Using emgr_check_ifixes on AIX 7.3
March 11, 2024
IBM's Chris Gibson explains how to use emgr_check_ifixes to automatically check for and download AIX security interim fixes
ArticlesThe Importance of Documentation
March 6, 2024
Rob McNelly on the need to check docs and the simplicity of conducting upgrades using the HMC GUI, as well as with other tips and tidbits
ArticlesHow an ERP System Can Boost Your Business’s Digital Transformation
February 16, 2024
Friedman Corporation’s Craig Skonieczny explores how ERP systems can advance digital transformation efforts and offers best practices for implementing an ERP system
ArticlesAIX Virtual Fibre Channel Enhancement
February 8, 2024
IBM’s Chris Gibson introduces the new AIX 7.3 vfcstat command and discusses some of the (not so recent) enhancements to the fcstat command
ArticlesHow to Use the Rules Command With VIO Servers
January 11, 2024
I do a lot of customizations on my VIO servers, and I was asked recently how the rules command could be used to deploy some of those changes so they can be consistently applied to all VIO servers. The rules command is primarily used to tune and modify device settings on the VIO server and […]
How to Upgrade to PowerVM v4.1.0.10
December 8, 2023
In this article I will go over my recent experience upgrading VIO servers from version 3 to version 4. The process is similar to going from version 2 to version 3, but I did run into a few issues that you should be able to avoid. The first step is to download the code and […]
ArticlesDigging Into AIX 7.3 TL Updates
December 5, 2023
In November, IBM TechXchange conducted a deep dive on AIX 7.3 TL updates. Featuring AIX product manager Jayen Shah and Carl Burnet, DE for IBM Power, the webinar covered the latest AIX enhancements: “In this webcast, you will learn:*How AIX OS feature enhancements provide the capacity, performance, and leading security needed to accelerate business outcomes.*How […]
ArticlesFLRT, NIM, DNF, HMC and More: Technical Lessons From 2023
November 15, 2023
2023 has been incredibly busy, but I have also learned a lot during that time. It was great to attend TechXchange, see everyone in person and share ideas and thoughts with everyone. In this article I have tried to distill some of the things I learned throughout the year: Updates to tools How to install […]
ArticlesAIX SR-IOV VF and Cisco CDP
November 11, 2023
IBM’s Chris Gibson highlights the latest AIX updates
ArticlesA Warning About Running ezh and eezh Scripts in Updated HMC Environments
October 31, 2023
Rob McNelly cites recent AIX enhancements and passes along a plethora of tips