There are 9 common snags you may encounter when you transfer your software (application, utilities, middle ware, etc.). Double check to understand what is involved when you upgrade to a new OS level or change hardware server. You must do your research! Prepare your checklist to avoid these 9 common software transfer pitfalls. Research Key Software Issues Before You Finalize Your Upgrade. Transfer Fees? Will you be required to pay transfer, software tier, performance or other fees … [Read more...]
IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Cloud Hosting Is Less Expensive Than Other Platforms…And EASIER.
IBM i application hosting is more straight-forward – and much less expensive – than hosting other platform applications. Plain and simple. This brief article will provide you with what you need to clearly come to the same conclusion. For those you familiar with IBM i architecture, the reasons will be especially clear once you understand what is needed to support applications that run on such platforms as Windows, UNIX, and Linux. Cloud hosting options for platforms other … [Read more...]
5 Factors Why A New IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server Is A Superior Value Compared To A Used Server
This blog looks at the projected costs of a used IBM server compared to buying a new one. Clearly, there are variations in pricing and server capacity. Nonetheless, without going into excessive detail you will get the point that a used server is generally a poor value for your next IBM i/iSeries server. Think Used IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Servers Are A Good Value? Think Again. You may recall a time when a used IBM iSeries/AS400 server offered a significant savings compared to a new … [Read more...]
13 Steps To Get FREE IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Software Keys For Your Backup Server – THE SEQUEL
This blog is The Sequel to How To Get FREE IBM Software Keys For Your Backup Server. Since my last blog on this topic, I became aware of IBM’s newest Backup Form to get IBM LPP Software Keys. Just like my last blog, my purpose is to explain the latest process so it is easier to understand and execute. Many IBM i (iSeries/AS400) users have a Backup Machine to continue to run their critical applications when unexpected downtime occurs. This can be as simple as a Backup Machine ready … [Read more...]
First Failure Data Capture: Why You Probably Never Heard Of It
A question IBM POWER users rarely ask—unless they work on other platforms—is what an intermittent error is? It’s a kind of bug that occurs without rhyme or reason. Your system may lock up, or worse, it may come to a complete halt. Windows users are very familiar with it—as well as users of non-IBM hardware—and it has been a major nuisance for years. But when it happens to mainframe-class systems it can be much more than a nuisance. It can be very costly. Several years ago, eBay … [Read more...]
7 Steps To Get FREE IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Software Keys For Your Backup Server
This blog explains how to get IBM License Program Products (LPP) software keys for your backup server. If you are not familiar with this process, it can be frustrating and bewildering. My purpose is to explain the process so it is easier to understand and execute. Many IBM i (iSeries/AS400) users have a backup server to continue to run their critical applications when unexpected downtime occurs. This can be a simple as a backup server ready to run within 16-28 hours from a tape backup to … [Read more...]
IBM i Object-Base Architecture = Secure, Virus-Resistant Operation…We Take For Granted
In Case You’re Wondering Why You Haven’t Been Bothered by Viruses and Other Security Problems, Here’s the Answer Our business is upgrading and servicing IBM i (iSeries/AS400) systems, so we get to speak with the CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives of our corporate customers. Every one of them acknowledges that their company has never suffered from virus attacks, hacking or related security issues. When they think about these issues (which is not often), they appreciate how lucky they have … [Read more...]
R2D2 Is Alive And Well—Inside Your IBM i (iSeries, AS400) Server
R2D2? That little dome-headed “droid” that always kept the Star Wars heroes one step ahead of big trouble? Well, not exactly. The one we’re talking about doesn’t roll around, nor does he chirp. But unlike the movie version, ours is real. He lives inside your IBM i server and he spends his life keeping you out of trouble…with never so much as a thank you from his owner. It’s time he got a little respect, because he works day and night—not only “off the books” but entirely off your payroll. … [Read more...]
Lowest IBM POWER i Price Minus Unneeded Software Saves Enough To Get Super-Fast SSDs
How To Boosts Server Performance Up To 300% And Get Smoothest Migration Source Data Products has many clients that prefer a low profile, so they ask that we do not reveal their identity in print. One such client recently upgraded from their POWER 6 8203-E4A to a new IBM POWER 8286. IT Programmer Analyst Bobbi S. was so pleased with the experience she agreed to share her story. Background A 120 year old Midwestern manufacturer had supported their business with an IBM POWER6 8203-E4A on … [Read more...]
10 Most Common Cloud Hosting FAQs
1) Can you briefly explain cloud hosting? Simply speaking, cloud hosting is like renting an office space instead of buying the office building. We rent you a small portion of a server to use … only as much as you need and only as long as you need it. Besides providing greater flexibility in terms of capacity and length of use, cloud hosting is generally less expensive than the total cost of owning an on-premise server. 2) How does Cloud400 work? Cloud400’s primary clients are IBM i … [Read more...]