The purpose of this blog is to highlight key distinctions between SSDs and HDDs for IBM i servers. Also, to suggest that some IBM Enterprise POWER users may wish to consider an Express POWER server with SSDs. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use them interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find this information on the web. SSDs are faster than HDDs – just more expensive. Even so, over the years SSDs have become less expensive and more … [Read more...]
What You May Not Know About IBM i (iSeries/AS400) HWMA And SWMA For Software Support
The purpose of this blog is to highlight a subtle yet important nuance that IBM HWMA and SWMA users need to know. Disclaimer: IBM AS400 and iSeries are servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make is easy for folks to find this kind of information on the web. I am a big fan of IBM support to keep your server current. As you may now be aware, IBM provides Technology Refreshes (TRs) to make it simpler and less expensive to keep your system current with … [Read more...]
Who Tracks Your IBM i (iSeries/AS400) HWMA And SWMA Expirations So You Have Continuous Coverage?
The purpose of this blog is to stress the importance of monitoring the renewal of your support agreements. Often, IT departments are so swamped that these renewals can get overlooked. Ideally, your Business Partner gives you 90-120 day advance notice so you have plenty of time to get them renewed. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use them interchangeably to make it easy for folks to find related information on the web. If you are like most of … [Read more...]
Yikes! IBM i (iSeries/AS400) POWER Servers Without Support?
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the risk of running an IBM POWER server without support. While the IBM POWER servers are exceptionally reliable, unexpected downtime without adequate support and backup can delay recovery for days…if at all. AND, it can be VERY EXPENSIVE. Whatever savings some executive thought was to be gained can evaporate compared to the cost of recovery. Disclaimer: AS400 and iSeries are IBM servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use them interchangeably to make … [Read more...]
Getting A New IBM i (iSeries/AS400) POWER Server? Stuff You Might Not Think About And Should
The purpose of this blog is to highlight many factors that you want to consider when you are about to buy a new IBM POWER server. These factors will save you delays, unexpected costs and painful expensive oversights. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use them interchangeably so folks to more easily find what they are searching for on the web. As an IBM Business Partner, I work with many IBM i users that want new servers.… and seem not to want my … [Read more...]
IBM i POWER (AS400/iSeries) RAID Controller Cache And Battery – What You Need To Know
The purpose of this blog is to highlight what you need to know about the IBM i POWER (AS400/iSeries) RAID controller cache and battery. I wrote this because I had 3 customers encounter cache battery problems in the last 7 days (yikes). I want IBM i users to understand what the cache battery is and how to respond when you get that first error message that lets you know to replace…not the one that tells you that your cache battery has died. Disclaimer: AS400, iSeries, and POWER are IBM servers. … [Read more...]
Do You Really Want Professional Services To Migrate Or Upgrade Your IBM i (iSeries/AS400)?
YES! Especially If You Want The Job Done Correctly And Quickly The First Time. And, You Like To Avoid Headaches. The purpose of this blog is to explain the common reasons why more IBM i users want professional services for version upgrades and migrations. Quite simply, this work is not as straight-forward as the documentation suggests. Disclaimer: IBM iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM I is an IBM operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make is easier to find this … [Read more...]
You Have A Legacy IBM Server And No Hardware Support. Now What?
The purpose of this blog is to let you know that if you want the least disruption with your IBM POWER servers, keep your IBM hardware and software support current. Also, keep your PTFs and technology refreshes current as well. When you learn your server is at End of Service life, it is ideal to move to the newest technology or a dependable alternative like hosting. To remain on a legacy server without support is a gamble and you will likely experience untimely disruption. Disclaimer: IBM i … [Read more...]
I Can Save You $5,000 On Your Next 9009-41A POWER Server. Maybe More.
Thinking About Replacing your IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server With A New POWER9 9009-41A? The purpose of this blog is to highlight how expertise can save you money on the purchase of your next POWER server. 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 information on the web. As you may know, I have been an IBM Business Partner for over 26 years. My focus has been IBM i, iSeries, and AS400. Most … [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...]
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