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...]
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...]
Legacy IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Application? Get Something To Replace It Or Modernize What You Have?
The purpose of this blog is to discuss factors that companies should consider before they decide to leave the IBM i (iSeries/AS400). I confess that I have a bias towards the IBM i platform. And after 2 decades I am astounded by the number of bad choices and unfulfilled promises made by the IBM i replacements. In most cases I have seen, the transition took way longer, cost a lot more (staggering how much more money it costs), and never worked as promised. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating … [Read more...]