You May Need Help - Even If You Don’t Think So 7 Year Delays, Coupled With Over $300,000 In Transition Maintenance, Is The “Average!” Even with the decision to leave the IBM i platform and migrate to a new platform combined with the most comprehensive planning and aggressive time schedules, you will probably hang on to your IBM i longer – a whole lot longer – than you expect. Most Users That Migrate Away From Their IBM i Keep It For 7 Years Or More! 80% of the clients that notified us of … [Read more...]
9 Common Software Transfer Pitfalls
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...]
9 Common Server Upgrade Pitfalls
There are 9 common snags you may encounter when you upgrade your server (capacity, OS level, non-supported devices, etc.). Double check to understand what is involved when you change hardware server. I will cover 9 Common Software Upgrade Pitfalls in my next blog. You must do your research! Prepare your checklist to avoid these common upgrade pitfalls. Research Your Needed Steps To Move From An Older Server To A Newer Server. Appropriate Capacity. Is your new server properly … [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...]
IBM i V5R4 Support Now Available Through 9-30-17 – Extended 1 More Year!
IBM has just announced today service extension support for IBM i Operating System V5R4. The extended service extension offering extends support for IBM i Operating System V5R4 for an additional year, from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. The extended support covers usage and known and new defect problems. A service start date of October 1, 2016 or later and the service end date of September 30, 2017 or earlier must be manually entered by the user. For further details, contact … [Read more...]
What You Don’t Know About IBM i Disaster Recovery Replication Solutions Can Hurt You
Operations with critical needs to quickly recover from IBM i (iSeries/AS400) server downtime want Disaster Recovery Replication Solutions. Disaster Recovery Replication Solutions allow users to recover in minutes, not hours…if they make the proper choices and clearly understand the limitations of each solution. There Are 3 Basic IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Server HA Solutions When it comes to Disaster Recovery Replication Solutions, you … [Read more...]
“End Of Life” IBM i (iSeries/AS400) Applications
This blog discusses considerations for those thinking about outsourcing “end of life” or “sunset” IBM i applications. I often hear these issues when speaking to larger Fortune 2000 clients that explore hosting their applications. I was talking to a prospective hosting client the other day. He called because he is interested in moving his “end of life” IBM i applications off multiple IBM 9406-520 servers to a hosted solution. Why? Several reasons. The BIG reason is to save … [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...]
Cloud400 Costs 45% Less Than A New IBM POWER i (iSeries/AS400) Server – 4 Reasons Rex-Hide Moved To Cloud400
In this post Rex-Hide Industries' Brian Cook, IT Manager, explains why he chose to move to Cloud400. He shares the 4 reasons why he made the change and the 4 benefits he discovered after he was live on Cloud400. Background Incorporated in 1917, Rex-Hide is a manufacturer of rubber products with sales over $100 million. Located in Tyler, Texas, corporate IT supports 7 autonomous divisions with over 100 users. Their products are marketed to other manufacturers who make hoses and bumpers to be … [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...]
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