Problem-Solving via the Internet, the Importance of Patching and More
January 20, 2023
Recently, I helped mount a filesystem on a Windows system that was being exported from an AIX system. The client wasn’t sure it would work—and there were challenges—but fortunately I found some guidance by googling. Following these instructions, I was able to export a test filesystem from an AIX machine in my lab. Then I […]
ArticlesIBM, Lenovo and HPE Servers Deliver Strongest Security as Data Breaches Surge
January 9, 2023
A 52% majority of enterprises cannot determine the amount of time it took their businesses to identify, isolate and shut down a security attack
ArticlesA Look at the Latest AIX 7.3 Enhancements
December 22, 2022
In December 2022, AIX 7.3 Technology Level (TL) 1 became available. Many new features and functions were delivered with this TL. You can find the official list of announcements and “what’s new” information at the following links: I wanted to take a moment to talk about some of the new enhancements that caught my attention […]
ArticlesIBM, Lenovo, HPE and Huawei Servers Remain Most Reliable Despite Security and Supply Chain Challenges
December 13, 2022
According to a 2022 ITIC survey, the zSystems mainframe and LinuxONE III recorded 3.15 seconds of unplanned per server/per minute annually—making IBM servers the most reliable
ArticlesCloud, IBM Support, AIX History and More
December 6, 2022
Recently my wife and I traveled cross-country via car. We spent time with family in Virginia and then drove north through Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York state. After celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, we circled back through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico before returning home to Arizona. Over two weeks, we covered […]
Scott Forstie on SQL Services and IBM i 7.5 Capabilities
December 2, 2022
Spotlight for the B side: IBM's Scott Forstie on SQL services, geospatial functions and IBM i 7.5 capabilities
ArticlesIBM Announces Diamondback Tape Library
October 20, 2022
Today, IBM announced its latest archival storage solution: IBM Diamondback Tape Library. An extension of IBM’s comprehensive portfolio of data resilience solutions, IBM Diamondback is designed for organizations seeking to store hundreds of petabytes (PB) of data both securely and sustainably. This cost-effective storage solution enhances sustainability with its energy-efficient infrastructure and reduced environmental impact. […]
E-BooksRecognizing and Fostering Greatness in the Power Systems Ecosystem
September 20, 2022
Spotlighting influential women in the IBM i community; plus, Pete Massiello on how mentorship and IBM i education can close the Power Systems skills gap
ArticlesMaintaining Your AIX Systems
September 8, 2022
Unfortunately, there are a number of people out there testing your security so it is critical that your systems are regularly updated and patched to avoid problems. Normally maintenance consists of updating the HMC (both software and the BMC/PNOR), server firmware, I/O adapter firmware, VIO servers and your AIX system. In all cases, there may […]
ArticlesIBM, VMware Expand Hybrid Cloud Partnership
September 7, 2022
At VMware Explore 2022, the tech giants unveiled plans for joint product development and consulting alliance aimed at modernizing hybrid cloud environments in regulated industries