More Power to You: A Closer Look at the Power10 E1080 Server
September 13, 2021
On September 8, 2021 IBM announced the first server in the Power10 range—the E1080 with an order number of 9080-HEX. The general availability (GA) date for the system is September 17, 2021, and this system is the next generation of POWER servers. Hardware Technology The E1080 is similar to the E980 in that it uses […]
ArticlesIBM Delivers a Frictionless Hybrid Cloud Experience With the New Power10-Equipped E1080 Server
September 8, 2021
Today, IBM announced the new IBM Power E1080 server—the first in a new family of servers based on the new IBM Power10 processor. With the Power10-equipped E1080 server, IBM is providing clients with a frictionless hybrid cloud experience across their entire IT infrastructure. The Power E1080 server is built around the revolutionary IBM Power10 processor. […]
ArticlesWaiting on a Replacement Part, the Latest With OpenSSH, a Bold Client Choice and a VIOS Webinar
July 30, 2021
Rob McNelly on VIOS admin tips, OpenSSH for AIX, effective support and more
ArticlesAIX 7.2 OpenSSH Is Now HW GZIP Enabled!
July 28, 2021
IBM's Chris Gibson tests the new AIX 7.2 OpenSSH POWER9 HW GZIP enablement functionality
ArticlesAIX Patch Management With Ansible, and the Broader Benefits of Automation
July 15, 2021
Waiting on a Replacement Part, the Latest With OpenSSH, a Bold Client Choice and a VIOS Webinar
AIX/VIOS Versioning Recommendations, a POWER9-Based HMC and the Evolution of IBM Certifications
April 22, 2021
Rob McNelly on why AIX has stood the test of time, the new POWER9-based HMC and how IBM certifications have evolved
PodcastsSteve Will on What’s Next for IBM i
March 29, 2021
Paul Tuohy: Hi everybody and welcome to another iTalk with Tuohy. I'm delighted to be joined today by the IBM's chief architect for IBM i, Steve Will. Hi Steve. Steve Will: Hey Paul, it's good to talk to you again. Paul: Okay so as people will notice, we're getting a little bit of […]
ArticlesStanding Pat Is No Longer an Option With the HMC
March 19, 2021
New POWER9 servers running new firmware won't work with your old HMC. Rob McNelly explains why, and provides some upgrade options.
ArticlesAIX at 35 and the Layered Significance of AIX 7.3
March 10, 2021
Rob McNelly on AIX and Power hardware improvements, and where the AIX roadmap might lead beyond 2023
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