CLI Options for Configuring and Modifying LPARs
August 23, 2021
Rob McNelly highlights resources you can use to learn how to create an LPAR without using the HMC GUI, and use the CLI for dynamic LPAR operations
E-BooksTechChannel E-book: Strategies for Effective Data Management on Db2 for i and IBM Power Systems Data Migration
August 9, 2021
As a valuable proprietary asset that can be increasingly leveraged for direct business insights, data is the life blood of many organizations. With this in mind, effective data management and data migration strategies are of the utmost importance. When planning for an IBM Power System update or migration, you should take inventory of existing physical […]
VideoVideo Tutorial: Rob McNelly on Installing YUM on AIX
August 3, 2021
In this TechChannel video tutorial, learn from how to install YUM on AIX from IBM Champion Rob McNelly
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
AIX 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
ArticlesBest Practices for AIX in a SAN Environment: Part 2, I/O Configurations
July 14, 2021
In my last article I explained the best practices for AIX in a SAN environment from a SAN perspective. I explained some best practices for SAN topologies, multipathing, FC-HBA configurations, among other recommendations. In this article, I’ll explain the best practices for the I/O configuration from the AIX perspective—that is, recommendations for data layout, filesystems, flash caches configuration […]
ArticlesBest Practices for AIX in a SAN Environment: Part 1
June 24, 2021
AIX supports different SAN topologies, switches and storage servers from multiple vendors. This represents challenges, due to the fact the interoperability among vendors is less than ideal. Therefore, one important aspect to get a reliable AIX is to follow the best practices for the SAN environment. In this article, I want to explain the major […]
ArticlesPower Systems Best Practices Doc Updated, dnf, New IBM Customer Support Portals and More.
June 15, 2021
The Power Implementation Quality Standard for Commercial Workloads document has been updated. Get the details from Rob McNelly here.
E-BooksTechChannel E-book: Why Knowing Your Organization’s Security Needs Can Help Keep Data Locked Down
June 7, 2021
IBM Power Systems hardware and AIX are innately secure—but even top-notch security requires monitoring, patching and security planning to guard against bad actors and keep data locked down. Complacency is a recipe for disaster when it comes to security. An effective security plan requires a multilayered approach that starts with people, then physical security measures, […]