Rob McNelly
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Rob McNelly is a Senior AIX Solutions Architect doing pre-sales and post-sales support for IBM Premier Business Partner Meridian IT Inc. in Deerfield, Ill. He is a technical editor and a former administrator within IBM's Integrated Technology Delivery and Server Operations division. Rob was named an IBM Power Systems Champion (www.ibm.com/developerworks/champion) in October 2011. Rob can be reached at rob.mcnelly@gmail.com.
A note from Rob:
“I enjoy camping, hiking, biking and backpacking through the mountains of Arizona. I’ve also learned to enjoy Ragnar races, and sprint triathlons. I always look forward to spending time on Arizona’s closest beach which is located in Puerto Penasco, Mexico. I enjoy scuba diving from live-aboard diving boats. My favorite trip was hiking to the blue waters of Havasupai, and I’m planning on hiking the Grand Canyon in the near future. Long ago, I realized that I would rather live in a hot, dry climate than shovel snow.”
Top Reasons to Love AIX
February 17, 2022
As I started training for my upcoming Grand Canyon rim to rim hikes, I realized that I had not mentioned the things I love about AIX lately. I am an AIX bigot. I love IBM Power Systems. I have not gone to the extreme of getting a tattoo like some of the Apple fanboys and girls […]
ArticlesIBM Notifications, AIX Migration Tips and More
February 14, 2022
I’m regularly reminded of the benefits of IBM’s My Notifications email service. Yes, we all have too much traffic in our inboxes, but My Notifications is a flexible offering that provides worthwhile news and information. For instance, I subscribe to get alerts on recently released fixes. I also receive useful tips on topics like SAS […]
ArticlesAIX and Power Systems 2021 Review, and a Look Toward 2022
January 27, 2022
As I made my way back up the Bright Angel trail in the Grand Canyon after visiting Plateau Point, I realized that I had not talked about the AIX and Power Systems news and highlights that happened in 2021, and some of the upcoming things that I have to look forward to in 2022. In 2021 […]
ArticlesReaders Respond: Updating VIOS on POWER7, and a Simplified invscout Script
January 21, 2022
A customer was planning to patch their VIO servers on a POWER7 machine. You may recall my mention of another customer that had success running recent code on POWER7 despite the lack of documentation. “I mention POWER7 specifically because a client with that system was wondering about their options. If you go to FLRT and […]
ArticlesApache Log4j Vulnerability, AIX Tips and Tools, a Look at Time Drift, and More
January 4, 2022
System security is no laughing matter. Well, occasionally it’s a laughing matter, but I’ll get to that in a moment. On Dec. 15 IBM issued a security bulletin regarding a vulnerability in Apache Log4j that affects the Power HMC. Check the IBM PSIRT blog for the latest updates: “… Product teams are releasing remediations for […]
VideoLearning AIX and IBM i: Courses, Tracks and Certifications
December 7, 2021
As I made my way across the country from the ocean, to a campsite in the woods, to a cabin along a lake during my latest camping adventures, I realized that I had not answered a question I had received. I was asked “Are there some courses or tracks or certifications you would recommend if […]
ArticlesDynamic LPAR on HANA, Support Docs Updated and User Group Session Replays
November 29, 2021
Dynamic LPAR is now available for SAP HANA databases. The new capabilities allow HANA admins to adjust memory on active LPARs without shutting down partitions. This tweet has more information,including an important reminder about the potential need to run dynamic platform optimizer (DPO) should you experience performance degradation. This is just another reason to consider running […]
VideoIBM Champion Rob McNelly on the New AIX 7.3 Announcement
October 29, 2021
As I finished running 13.1 miles at the Lake Powell half marathon, I realized that I had not told you about the AIX 7.3 announcement from IBM. The announcement letters are easy enough to find on the IBM website. 7.3 was officially announced on October 19, and although there is more than just the AIX announcement, […]
ArticlesA New AIX Video Series and the Latest on AIX Open Beta and Power10
October 14, 2021
A quick professional note: I’ve launched a video series for TechChannel. I’ve recorded three so far, including my latest on the Technical Support Appliance (TSA). Take a moment to check them out—the videos all clock in at around four minutes—and then send me suggestions for topics you’d like to see covered going forward. Being new […]
VideoRob McNelly on the IBM Support Technical Support Appliance
September 28, 2021
Rob McNelly looks at the Technical Support Appliance (TSA) from IBM support. Transcript As I crossed the finish line after swimming 425 yards, biking 15 miles, and running 5 kilometers in the sprint triathlon I recently completed, I realized that I had not talked about the TSA lately. If you are an American you are […]