Key Considerations for Comparing NoSQL and SQL
February 19, 2021
Data models conceptually describe the logical structure of data storage inside a database. While there are many data models, we will mainly talk about two kinds in this guide: 1. Document data models The document data model uses a simpler key-value pairs storage form. The key itself typically takes the form of a string that […]
ArticlesClient Story, VIOS Tips, HMC News and Why You Should Move on From AIX 7.1
February 17, 2021
Rob McNelly explains why older AIX versions run slower, and why it's time to move on from AIX 7.1
E-BooksTechChannel E-book: Using Modern IBM i Application Development Tools
February 8, 2021
Today’s RPG is barely recognizable as its earlier version—in format, syntax, capability and flexibility. It evolved along with programmer needs into a fully free-form language that modern programmers can easily pick up. And RDi is the only editor that supports all modern RPG syntax and features. Similarly, one of the IBM i platform’s greatest strengths […]
ArticlesCreating Bootable AIX OVA Images
February 2, 2021
A new command is included with Technology Level 5 for AIX 7.2 allowing for a utility which will enable admins to capture a bootable OVA image of their AIX systems rootvg. Learn how in this tutorial.
ArticlesWhy AIX Admins Should Know vi and ksh
February 1, 2021
We may bash one another with our opinions, but every AIX admin needs to know vi and ksh
Continuous Change in Systems, Networks and Applications
December 8, 2020
Joseph Gulla looks back back on some of the main ideas explored in IT Trendz in 2020.
Articlesezh, eezh Scripts Designed to Simplify the HMC Command Line Interface
December 8, 2020
Rob McNelly notes the availability of scripts that are designed to simplify the HMC command line interface.
ArticlesDisplaying UDID/UUID Information
December 1, 2020
Rob McNelly offers additional insight with this post about displaying UDID/UUID information.
ArticlesIBM Doc Covers NPIV Multi-Queue
November 24, 2020
Learn about the modernization of N_Port ID Virtualization by enabling NPIV Multiple-Queues.
ArticlesWhen Technology Sneaks Up on You
October 27, 2020
Rob McNelly gets a new laptop and relearns an important lesson: While you'd expect technology to progress, it's still worth noticing.