Open Firmware Macros Tips, and a Closer Look at Power10 Servers
September 2, 2022
Rob McNelly highlights tips on open firmware macros, recaps Nigel Griffith’s closer look at Power10 Servers, explores AIX security bulletins and more
ArticlesExplore the Security Audit Journal With Navigator for i
August 31, 2022
Navigator for i, which I previously referred to as New Nav, is now simply called Navigator. I recommend using this version for most tasks. From now on, I will use the term Heritage Navigator when referencing Old Nav. An exciting new feature is the ability to work with your security audit journal entries. Everyone should […]
PodcastsThe Ongoing Challenge of Keeping Personal Data Private
August 22, 2022
Charlie Guarino: Hi everybody, this is Charlie Guarino. Welcome to another edition of TechTalk SMB. I’m very happy today to be sitting with the vice president of strategy, CTO and CISO, which is the chief information security officer, of Arcad Software, none other than Mr. Michel Mouchon. Michel, what a pleasure it is to be […]
ArticlesEverything You Need to Know About the New IBM i RPM Repositories
August 18, 2022
IBM is restructuring IBM i RPM repositories. Jesse Gorzinski explains why this change is happening, and what you need to do to continue receiving updates
ArticlesPower10 and the Impact of Upgrading
August 2, 2022
The availability of the full Power10 server portfolio is another reminder of the noticeable benefits of moving forward with technology
Work With PTF, Collection Services and Other IBM i 7.5 Hidden Gems: Part 4
August 1, 2022
In this post, I’ll continue reviewing hidden gems found in the 7.5 release. Work With PTF The Work with PTF (WRKPTF) command is now part of the base OS. The command allows you to work with PTFs for a selected product; you can specify the product name, or use the *SELECT option to choose from a […]
ArticlesPower10 Planning and Requirements
July 21, 2022
Jaqui Lynch on the new POWER10 servers and the requirements to support them
ArticlesHow to Manage Prestart Jobs in New Navigator
July 20, 2022
One of the latest features in New Navigator is the ability to display active prestart jobs. I’ve written extensively about prestart jobs since it can be difficult to understand what these jobs are doing. Some of my earlier articles, such as subsystem configuration, prestart job tuning and client special registers, aid in understanding what prestart […]
ArticlesFuture-Proof Your IBM i Applications
July 20, 2022
A look at top IBM i concerns, and how to address them through determining best practices for modernization, security, and future planning for IBM i applications
PodcastsMike Pavlak on the Mainstreaming of Open-Source Technology
July 14, 2022
Charlie Guarino: Hi everybody. This is Charlie Guarino. Welcome to another edition of TechTalk SMB. As always, I am always thrilled to have these great guests and this month is no exception. I’m sitting here today with Mike Pavlak who I’ve known for many, many years, a very good friend. Mike has been working with […]