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...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Happy Anniversary!
A Walk Down Memory Lane As I prepared for this week’s blog about IBM POWER servers, I was fascinated by my initial Google research and fondly recalled curious aspects of the IBM POWER (iSeries/AS400) history before and after its initial introduction. My sense is that many readers will also remember the evolution of this remarkable system and its history. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system, just like OS400. iSeries and AS400 are IBM server brand names. I use these terms … [Read more...]
9 Key Factors To Consider When Selecting A New On Premise IBM POWER (IBM i/iSeries/AS400) Server or Cloud400 Hosting – Second In A Two-Part Series.
The purpose of this blog is to briefly summarize key factors beyond the server hardware that affect IBM user choices when selecting an on premise server or cloud hosting. Because there is much to cover, this blog will only cover explanations for: 1) HWMA (Hardware Maintenance Agreement) 2) SWMA (Software Maintenance Agreement) 3) After License Fee (ALF) 4) Service Extension (SE) 5) Software Keys Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Users Tormented By Short-Sighted Pricing
This blog reflects my frustrations with IBM i (iSeries/AS400) solution providers who implement short-sighted price hikes and cuts in support quality to improve their short-term profitability. These tactics are not annoying. Instead, they are downright aggravating. I hear from many former loyal IBM users racing to leave the platform because they feel that they have been abused by these practices. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. I use these terms … [Read more...]
IBM i (AS400/iSeries) Upgrade Season Is In Full Bloom
The purpose of this blog is to briefly summarize key factors happening right now that affect IBM i version upgrades. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. AS400 and iSeries are names for servers. I use them interchangeably so users can more easily find information on the web. IBM i upgrade season is in full bloom as users upgrade to V7.2 or V7.3. As IBM users know, IBM software support (SWMA) is no longer available for V5R4 and V6R1. 5/1/2018 - IBM i 7.1 SWMA Will Be SE … [Read more...]
How To Plan For Your IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Future?
What We Can Expect To Come For IBM i And POWER9 The purpose of this blog is to share the early insights I have read about the IBM iOS and the POWER9 server. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system and iSeries and AS400 are server names. I use them interchangeably to make it easier for users to find information with search engines What Is The Foreseeable Future For IBM i? I often get asked how long will IBM support my IBM i OS. I expect the IBM i OS to evolve and be supported for 10 … [Read more...]
IBMi V7.2
More To Love About V7.2 The Following Feature Came From Posts by Steve Bradshaw of Rowton IT Specialist Steve Bradshaw is the founder and managing director of Wolverhampton, UK-based Power Systems specialist Rowton IT Solutions and technical director of British IBM i user group i-UG. He has been a key contributor to PowerWire since 2012 and he also sits on the Common Europe Advisory Council (CEAC) which helps IBM shape the future of IBM i. Performance Monitoring Performance Tools are … [Read more...]
Why Migrate To IBM i V7.2?
Upgrade To V7.2 For IBM Support AND SAVE MONEY The most compelling reason to move up to V7.2 is to stay on a supported version of IBM i OS. As you may know V5R4 and V6R1 are not actively supported. V7.1 support and enhancements are withdrawn April 30, 2018. You can still get support if you pay for Service Extension. Before you conclude “I’ll just stay at V7.1 with Service Extension”, find out the cost. Once my clients understand the cost for Service Extension --- and it is … [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...]
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