The purpose of this blog is to highlight some of the challenges you and your hosting provider may face when you move your IBM i (iSeries/AS400) applications to the cloud. Better to be foretold and forewarned to be prepared to move forward with few surprises. Disclaimer: iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for folks to find what they are looking for on the web. For a guy that promotes IBM cloud hosting, the last … [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...]
How To Scrutinize Your IBM i (AS400/iSeries) Cloud Provider
The purpose of this blog is to highlight important factors to consider when evaluating IBM i cloud hosting providers. Hosting IBM i is very different than hosting other technologies. This type of evaluation is unique and it is an activity that most IBM i users rarely have done because it is relatively new. My intent is to share aspects that will give you a better idea of what to look for when you are in the hunt for a successful IBM i hosting solution. Disclaimer: AS400 and iSeries are … [Read more...]
Need Support For Legacy System/36 Or IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Application Software? Give Your Legacy Applications New Life!
The purpose of this blog is to briefly discuss legacy IBM mid-range server application software that is still in operation, and its users still need help with documentation, programming, and modernization. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are servers. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for folks to find the information they are seeking on the internet. Legacy Applications Are Still Active...And VERY Useful Despite the emphasis on new … [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...]
Thinking About IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting?
Here Is A Summary Overview Of What To Expect. The purpose of this blog is to provide a high-level overview of basic considerations to move to an IBM i Cloud Hosting provider – 1) Cost to host, 2) Software Transfer Fees, 3) Cost to add High Availability, and 4) What is involved to move to the cloud once you decide to proceed. Disclaimer: IBM iSeries and AS400 are servers. IBM i is an operating system. I use these terms interchangeably to make it easier for folks to find what they want on … [Read more...]
How Do You Setup An IBM i (iSeries – AS400) Cloud Hosting Environment?
How Does Cloud400 Work? The purpose of this blog is to explain how setup of IBM i (iSeries/AS400) cloud hosting differs from setup of other cloud hosting solutions offered by AWS, Azure and other popular cloud hosting solutions. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system. iSeries and AS400 are names for IBM servers. I use them interchangeably to make it easier to research on the web. This last week I got a request from a prospective user who wanted to know if Cloud400 setup was like … [Read more...]
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