Db2

Automation Isn’t Accountability: Why the DBA Still Owns the Outcome on IBM Z

While there is real value in automation and much promise in AI, human expertise will still be required—because humans will still be accountable, Craig Mullins observes

Future-Proofing IBM i – The New Path to Modernization and Long-Term Durability

Long-term utility and durability form the bedrock of IBM i systems in today’s enterprise landscape. These platforms have powered mission-critical operations for decades, delivering unmatched reliability and scalability. Yet, as business demands evolve, modernization – rather than outright replacement – remains key to utilizing its full potential. This modernization approach follows incremental, low-disruption sprints that […]

Sponsored Content by
Integrative Systems

Governing Agentic AI: The Mainframe DBA as the Architect of Autonomous Data Workflows

Craig Mullins explains how mainframe DBA is becoming the link between autonomous systems and data integrity

Using a Metric Database to Populate Dashboards for IBM i

Rick Flagler explains how to create a database to contain metrics for dashboard reporting—for the sake of performance, simplicity and flexibility

AI Agents for IBM i: A Comprehensive Introduction

In this installment of IBM's "AI With IBM i" series, IBM AI specialists Adam Shedivy and Devansh Kumar explain how LLMs can be enhanced with knowledge, tools and memory to take real actions

How the DBA’s Role Transforms in the Hybrid Cloud Era

Craig Mullins looks at the shifting environment facing DBAs, who are now tasked with navigating an increasingly interconnected digital landscape

Life After IBM Db2 Web Query for i: Finding an Alternative

Following the end of support for the business intelligence platform, IBM i consultant Rick Flagler answers the question, "What do we do now?"

The Unique Benefits of z/OS-Native Database Systems

This is the first of two “z/OS and Friends” articles on database management systems. I am focused on z/OS because there are families of products, like the Db2 family, that run on different platforms, and because of platform differences, the products consume CPU cycles and utilize memory and storage in different ways. There are many […]

The Impact of AI on Database Administration

Database expert Craig Mullins explains how DBAs can evolve alongside AI as the technology increasingly impacts their jobs

IBM Z Backup Resiliency 2.1 Release Sets Foundation for the Future

IBM Z Backup Resiliency (IZBR) works to significantly enhance resiliency, while streamlining and automating key recovery processes.