The purpose of this blog is to explain how IBM i hosting can be an option for IBM users who discover that their server is nearing End of Server (EOS). Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system and AS400/iSeries are brand names for servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for IBM users to find information on the web. IBM i users have been notified that IBM POWER5 (such as 9406-520), POWER6 (such as 9407-515, 8203-E4A) and 2 generations of POWER7 (8202-E4B and 8202-E4C) servers will … [Read more...]
REVEALED: 3 NEW Trends Why IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Users Move To Cloud Hosting
The purpose of this blog is to explain the latest trends that make IBM i (iSeries/AS400) cloud hosting such a popular trend. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for people to find the information they want on the web. In many of my recent discussions with clients that have moved or are thinking about moving to IBM i cloud hosting, I am hearing some new compelling factors. Since we started IBM i cloud hosting, … [Read more...]
6 Ways IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting Saves Money
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the factors that can save an IBM i (iSeries/AS400) user money compared to an on premises server. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system and iSeries and AS400 are server names. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for users of these platforms to find information with web-based search engines. Over the years, I have spoken with hundreds of IBM i users that will evaluate the cost of cloud hosting compared to the cost of an on premises … [Read more...]
Non-IBM Hardware Support Is A Risky Plan For POWER6/7 Servers
One of my clients with an 8202-E4B is concerned about IBM’s End of Service (EOS) announcement for his POWER7 server. He wants to migrate off the IBM POWER server to new software running on a different platform. His company does not want to buy a new IBM server. They believe they can move in 12-24 months… yeah, right!! So, he wanted to know if we knew of any non-IBM maintenance support for his server. I explained that with POWER5 (i.e. 9406-520) and older servers, non-IBM support has … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Move To Cloud Hosting In 2018
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the reasons IBM i users are moving to cloud hosting in 2018. So what? What I now sense that is most striking is the desire for 1) Safe, Secure And Reliable Hosting (protection from downtime and unexpected disruption) and 2) IBM i Expertise to manage the hosted environment (so the IT staff can focus on supporting their users). In the past, Cost Savings had a higher priority for the move to the cloud. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system and … [Read more...]
IBM POWER6/7 Users – Clock Is Ticking March 31, 2019 Deadline Looms
The purpose of this blog is to provide you a practical explanation of IBM’s plans to withdraw support and maintenance services for 8203-E4A, 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C and other IBM POWER6/7 servers. What Does No More Service and Hardware Support for POWER6/7 Mean To You? Really? On September 19, 2017 IBM announced its plan to terminate services for IBM POWER6 and most POWER7 servers. IBM wants you to know that they will discontinue hardware support for servers POWER 6 on March 31, 2019 and … [Read more...]
“IBM i Designed For The Cloud” – Frank Soltis
As an IBM i Business Partner, I always enjoy hearing Frank Soltis talk about IBM i. In this 41 minute video published December 15, 2014, Dr. Soltis explains why IBM i is the best Operating System for the Cloud. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dTZVyRDnds Let me provide the highlight. Most cloud-based solutions run some form of UNIX or Linux (a variation of UNIX). When was UNIX invented? In the 1960’s. It was designed for engineering for a single user work station. At the time, … [Read more...]
Cloud400- What Is It And How You Benefit
The purpose of this blog is to explain what Cloud400 is and how IBM i (iSeries/AS400) users can benefit from cloud hosting rather than remain with an on premise server. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system that runs on IBM POWER. iSeries and AS400 are former IBM servers that users commonly refer to when describing their system. I use these terms interchangeably to make is easy for IBM i users to find relevant content on the web. Summary Of The Most Important Aspects To A Successful … [Read more...]
Start Preparing For End-Of-Life IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server Transition
IBM announced in 2016 many iSeries/AS400 servers with hardware support end-of-life terminating on January 31, 2019. Clearly, many users that want IBM hardware support will be affected. As an IBM Business Partner, I have worked with many users to make transition plans since the announcement. What causes my concern for other users is that this last week I am seeing a surge in users that want to make changes. What I find alarming about this recent surge is that most users may not … [Read more...]
How To Dramatically Increase Productivity
In the last 6 months, Richard Koch’s books on the 80/20 Principle, The Star Principleand Simplify have crystalized my thinking. Many of us have heard about the 80/20 rule -- 20% of our inventory generates 80% of our sales, 20% of our sales team generate 80% of our revenue, 20% of our customer generate 80% of our profit, and so forth. Even so, I have never had anyone so thoroughly make the case for the 80/20 principle as Richard Koch. Or articulate it so well. This 10 minute video easily … [Read more...]
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