In 2016, IBM announced that it will terminate hardware support (HWMA) for IBM POWER5 iSeries and older AS400 servers. In essence, these older servers are End Of Life (EOL). Will More Than 24,000 EOL iSeries/AS400 Users No Longer Get HWMA After 2019? IBM does not publish how many iSeries/AS400 users are affected. Based on my installed IBM i users database, my guess is that there may be between 8,000 – 12,000 affected users in the US. If so, my sense is that there may be 16,000-24,000 … [Read more...]
IBM i Security Built In From The Beginning. Integration And Hardware Independence, Too.
A few weeks ago I published a blog about IBM i security built in at the beginning. I want to highlight sections of Frank Soltis book “Inside the AS/400.” Dr. Soltis notes that the AS400 security features were not an afterthought. Specifically, the IBM i has actually 2 operating systems – the IBM iOS and the License Internal Cover (LIC or microcode). IBM iOS runs on top of LIC, which is part of the POWER server hardware. LIC runs “under” iOS. LIC knows the details of the hardware and … [Read more...]
8 Reasons Cloud400 IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Hosting Is So Popular
What make Cloud400 so POPULAR? The short answer is that Cloud400 IBM i (iSeries/AS400) hosting is Simple and Affordable? As IBM i experts working with AS400 since it was first introduced in 1988, we have designed and refined Cloud400 to be simple and affordable. How can that be? Hosting can be complex. Hosting requires skills and technology for IBM i, networking, security, redundancy, backups, operations, disaster recovery and support. That’s tricky stuff. Well, while it is tricky … [Read more...]
IBM i Was Designed Secure In The Beginning. Not Added On After The Fact.
How Secure Is IBM i? As we all know, very secure. No IBM i Viruses Let's start with viruses, since they still represent the single largest threat to computer security. In a nutshell, there are no known IBM i viruses. Compared to its main rivals, Windows, UNIX and Linux, this is impressive. For example, a quick Google search for Windows viruses reveals more than 55,400,000 hits. No IBM i Vulnerabilities What about vulnerabilities? Well, one of the most respected information … [Read more...]
If An IBM i Server Could Talk, You’d Never Hear These 5 Excuses
There’s a lot of talk these days about cognitive computing and artificial intelligence. Well, let’s pretend for a moment your IBM i can talk. Here are 5 excuses you will never hear from your IBM i server. 1) “I just froze up and started deleting files because I got hit with ransomware.” The IBM i object–oriented architecture does not permit frightful software like ransomware to exploit an IBM i. 2) “I just got a virus. I won’t be working right.” Again, the IBM i object–oriented … [Read more...]
What Should You Expect From Your IBM i Business Partner
While I am very grateful to be invited to help more IBM i users with new servers or cloud hosting, I am amazed how many of them feel they were taken advantage of by their previous Business Partner. I say this because I commonly see configurations that are over-sized for the workload. In other words, the IBM i user paid WAY too much for extra disk storage, memory, processing and software that was not needed for the business. Also, being involved in many situations where an IBM user is … [Read more...]
Cloud400 For Large Enterprise Users
Several commentators have told me that they are surprised large Enterprise users are interested in cloud hosting. These folks reference surveys that suggest large IBM i users have large IT staffs, sophisticated data centers and favor on-premise technology. Clearly, we see that with a portion of the IBM i market. We also believe the commentators are correct about that part of the market. There are many factors that favor on-premise technology for these users. Larger Clients Who Want To … [Read more...]
Cloud400 for IBM i Software Developers
If you are an IBM i application software developer searching for a cloud hosting solution, Cloud400 offers an excellent solution for you. Cloud400 affordable and flexible-term hosting includes: · IBM i Expertise Since 1988 · 60-Day Free Trial To Validate Your Applications Run To Your Satisfaction · SSAE-16 Certified Safe, Secure, Redundant And Reliable · IBM Licensed Program Products (LPP) Software · Unlimited IBM User Count And … [Read more...]
Where Is The ROI To Leave IBM i In Favor Of Another Platform? – Part 2
Cost Factors To Assess When Moving From IBM i To Windows I frequently hear about IBM i users that are thinking of moving to Windows because it is “more modern” or “mainstream.” We have all heard the IBM i basher point out that “character-based screens” is “old technology.” Unfortunately, those who want Windows do not really understand IBM i technology and its remarkable architecture. Those who favor IBM i struggle to explain how IBM i is superior for business critical applications. All … [Read more...]
Delegate IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Administration To Cloud Hosting Provider
This blog highlights a growing IBM i administration trend – IBM i (iSeries/AS400) application hosting A key business management principle is delegation. Perhaps that is why I hear more IBM i executives who are interested in cloud hosting. Quite simply, they want to delegate their IBM i administration. More frequently I hear interest in outsourcing IBM i administration from 3 groups: 1. Those who need IBM i administration skills, 2. Those who are interested in lowering their IT costs, … [Read more...]
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