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. So, let’s take another look at how … [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...]
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...]
Non-IBM Hardware Support Is A Risky Plan For POWER6/7 Servers
One of my clients with an 8202-E4B is concerned about IBM’s End of Service (EOS) announcement for his POWER7 server. He wants to migrate off the IBM POWER server to new software running on a different platform. His company does not want to buy a new IBM server. They believe they can move in 12-24 months… yeah, right!! So, he wanted to know if we knew of any non-IBM maintenance support for his server. I explained that with POWER5 (i.e. 9406-520) and older servers, non-IBM support has … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Move To Cloud Hosting In 2018
The purpose of this blog is to highlight the reasons IBM i users are moving to cloud hosting in 2018. So what? What I now sense that is most striking is the desire for 1) Safe, Secure And Reliable Hosting (protection from downtime and unexpected disruption) and 2) IBM i Expertise to manage the hosted environment (so the IT staff can focus on supporting their users). In the past, Cost Savings had a higher priority for the move to the cloud. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system and … [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...]
Protect Yourself From 3 Alarming Trends That Can Hurt IBM i (ISeries/AS400) Users
The purpose of this blog is to share 3 shocking trends that I sense hurts IBM i Users. I have also provided some action items you can take to protect yourself. Disclaimer: IBM i is an operating system and iSeries and AS400 are IBM servers. I use the terms interchangeably to make it easier for users to find this information with search engines. I am a big fan of the IBM i and its amazing design. Even so, I am saddened to see 3 alarming trends that can hurt IBM i users. 1. New CFOs … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Hosting – Evaluating Hosting Agreements
When you start thinking about hosting your IBM i (iSeries/AS400) applications, it is only normal to pay a lot of attention to cost, functionality, and support. Check Out The Hosting Agreement To Be Safe In addition, I believe the hosting agreement is a critical element in the evaluation. Let’s consider key elements in the hosting agreement. What Trial Period Can You Expect …And Is It Really Long Enough For Adequate Testing. It always seems to take longer to get your hosted system … [Read more...]
IBM POWER6/7 Users – Clock Is Ticking March 31, 2019 Deadline Looms
The purpose of this blog is to provide you a practical explanation of IBM’s plans to withdraw support and maintenance services for 8203-E4A, 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C and other IBM POWER6/7 servers. What Does No More Service and Hardware Support for POWER6/7 Mean To You? Really? On September 19, 2017 IBM announced its plan to terminate services for IBM POWER6 and most POWER7 servers. IBM wants you to know that they will discontinue hardware support for servers POWER 6 on March 31, 2019 and … [Read more...]
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