Hanging Commands and Tasks on the HMC
September 22, 2020
Rob McNelly reveals the commonality that some problematic tasks share.
ArticlesFlashback in Amber and Green
September 15, 2020
Rob McNelly dips into 80s nostalgia and discovers how amazing it is to have a terminal and a PC on one desk.
ArticlesA Look at Recent POWER9 Enhancements, Updated Performance Numbers
September 8, 2020
Rob McNelly discovers another hack. This IBM Redpaper increased bandwidth and faster data transfers.
ArticlesDisplaying Virtual FC Adapter Stats
August 31, 2020
Rob McNelly shares a script that can make life easier when working with multiple VIO servers.
ArticlesNew Levels of Computing Flexibility
May 4, 2020
Designing a comprehensive computing environment was once a relatively straightforward endeavor: install a server and other hardware, load an OS and applications, and offer access to end users. This has become a bit more complicated as computing moves outside the confines of data center walls to become part of hybrid multicloud environments, which is a […]
Alert Impacts VIOS 3.1.1 NPIV Users
March 31, 2020
Today's post features a trio of valuable technical insights, courtesy of IBMers on Twitter.
ArticlesA Great Reason to Revisit Quick Response (QR) Codes
March 24, 2020
Want remote access to important customer-based service information? It's actually just a QR code away.
ArticlesNow is the Time to Migrate from Older HMCs
March 17, 2020
Reminder: Support will soon end for x86-based HMC devices. Now is the time to migrate your data.
ArticlesPatching on the Fly with AIX and Linux
March 10, 2020
AIX admins often manage Linux servers as well. If this fits your job description, you should know that each operating system has an option that allows limited patching to be done without a reboot. The AIX version is called Live Update; the Red Hat version is called Live Patching. From the AIX site:“Starting with AIX Version 7.2, […]
ArticlesA Roundup of IC922 Coverage
March 3, 2020
IBM unveiled the Power Systems IC922 server last month. Here's a handy list of where to learn more about it.