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Surviving IBM i HA Chaos: The Brutal Reality of DR Solutions

Jason Hardy and Josh Grabill of Racksquared are joined by DJ Singley of Mapsys to discuss the realities of DR planning

Many companies rely on IBM Power systems and the IBM i operating system for mission-critical workloads. Thus, it is imperative that they have adequate disaster recovery (DR) solutions in place to ensure that they can be back up and running quickly if systems go down. 

This Ask the Experts session examines the brutal realities of various DR approaches, including the limitations of tape backups and the complexities and costs associated with replication and IBM’s PowerHA. 

Hear expert insights from:

  • Jason Hardy, vice president and general manager, Racksquared Data Centers
  • Josh Grabill, operations manager, Racksquared Data Centers
  • DJ Singley, executive director of sales and enterprise architecture, Mapsys

These experts also outline cloud-based DR options, differentiating between self-service and full-service providers like Racksquared. Access to DR expertise and tailored solutions can help organizations avoid the chaos of inadequate DR planning, they explain. 

Watch this video to learn more about ways to ensure your system is prepared to survive, and minimize, the potential disruptions that threaten your operations.


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