The purpose of this blog is to offer clear factors when IBM i hosting makes sense as well as when it does not make sense. My hope is that readers can determine their circumstances and what works for them so they can better use their time and their company’s resources analyzing options that are best for them. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are server brand names. IBM i is an operating system, like OS400. I use these terms interchangeably to help researchers more easily find what they are … [Read more...]
14 Factors To Research When Evaluating IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Hosting From Your Software Developer
The purpose of this blog is to highlight key factors a prospective hosting user will want to evaluate when considering a software developer’s hosting solution. Disclaimer: IBM iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for IBM users to access this information on the web. Last week a prospective hosting client sent me a list of features offered by his software developer’s hosting provider. I understand that a … [Read more...]
We Handle “Challenging” IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting Projects
The purpose of this blog is to highlight some of the challenging, unusual IBM i hosting assignments that others have turned away. The unique talents and skills of our experienced senior IBM i engineers makes all the difference. Disclosure: iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. IBM i is the operating system. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for people to find this information on the web. Cloud400 is truly fortunate to have such an experienced and skilled technical team. Our … [Read more...]
7 Unexpected Costs When You Buy A Used IBM i (iSeries/AS400)
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the extra expenses related to putting a used IBM POWER server into production. In my experience, all too often the buyer of used IBM POWER hardware is unfamiliar with the needed steps and related costs to put a used server into production. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are names for IBM servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier to find this information on the web. An IBM i 8202 user contacted me this week to … [Read more...]
Finally. IBM Offers Extended Hardware Support For EOS IBM i POWER (iSeries/AS00) Servers.
The purpose of this blog is to let you know that IBM now offers hardware support for those POWER servers that had been identified as End Of Support (EOS). This new announcement will provide temporary relief to those users that have been fretting about how to keep their POWER supported for 1 more year as they transition to their next step. Whatever step that may be. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS00 are names of IBM servers. I use these terms interchangeably to make it … [Read more...]
Many Corporate Hosting Agreements Do NOT Apply To IBM i. Here’s Why?
Here’s Why: If you are a regular reader of my blogs, you know my company offers Cloud400 to host IBM i applications. Coincidentally, I have had 3 large, publicly traded companies provide us with their “standard” hosting agreement. I can clearly understand that companies want their own hosting agreement to articulate mutual responsibilities, expectations, service level agreements, and technical requirements. As a hosting provider, we have completed SSAE-18 SOC II audits to satisfy … [Read more...]
Steve Will – “IBM i: It’s Not Just AS/400”
The purpose of this blog is to highlight a terrific webinar from Steve Will, IBM i Chief Architect sponsored by HelpSystems. This presentation is first-rate if you want to know more about the technical evolution of IBM I from OS400. We in the IBM i community are truly fortunate to have a capable leader like Steve Will, IBM i Chief Architect, and support teammates like Tom Huntington, Executive VP of Technical Services at HelpSystems. If you have had any experience presenting a webinar, you … [Read more...]
Assess On-Premise IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server Total Cost Of Ownership To Understand Your Options
The purpose of this blog is to identify the elements to make up the on premise server total cost of ownership so you can determine your options to upgrade to a new on premise server or move to the cloud to host your IBM I (iSeries/AS400) applications. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for users to find this information when searching on the web. Every day I speak to IBM i (iSeries/AS400) users to help them … [Read more...]
How To Prepare For IBM i (iSeries, AS400) Cloud Hosting – A Brief Overview
The purpose of this blog is to highlight 5 key aspects IBM i (iSeries/AS400) hosting providers need to deal with when you move your applications to the cloud. Over the years we have seen a wide variety issues that can delay the process to get your hosted environment ready for “go live”. Having a clear roadmap to prepare for hosting aligns the teams for a smooth and easy transition. And THAT is what this blog is about. Disclaimer: IBM I is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are IBM … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Version Upgrade In 4 Hours.
We can upgrade your IBM POWER i (iSeries / AS400 system) to V7.2 or V7.3 in about 2-3 times your System Save time. That’s about 2 - 4 hours depending how much data you have. We can do this wherever you are. Because we have already done IBM i version upgrades 1000’s of times all over North America. In fact, we have upgraded IBM users from Guam to Ghana. Perhaps you’re wondering, “How the heck is that possible? A version upgrade or moving to a new server generally takes a … [Read more...]
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