Everything 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
ArticlesWork 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 […]
Mike 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 […]
ArticlesUnlocking IBM i Applications for a Competitive Edge in the Digital Economy
July 13, 2022
Gartner defines digitalization as, “The use of digital technologies to change a business model and provide new revenue and value-producing opportunities; …the process of moving to a digital business.” The digital economy is about leveraging information technology to be the enabler of innovation in companies. Are you supporting mobile connectivity to your business? According to Forbes, “Collectively, we […]
ArticlesIBM Bolsters Power10 Servers With Scalability and Security Capabilities for Hybrid Cloud
July 12, 2022
IBM today took a big step to expand its Power10 server enterprise presence with the introduction of scale-out systems designed to modernize, secure and automate business applications and IT operations, particularly in hybrid cloud environments. A Look at the New Servers The latest Power10 servers meld performance, scalability, flexibility and top-notch reliability and security with […]
ArticlesIBM Expands the Power10 Portfolio
July 12, 2022
Today, IBM announced that it has expanded its Power10 portfolio. First introduced in September 2021, Power10 was designed to meet the needs of enterprise-level organizations. The newly announced portfolio additions bring the same advantages to mid-sized and small organizations with mid-range and scale-out systems. These products are designed to help smaller and mid-sized organizations improve […]
ArticlesIBM Virtual Event Highlights the Latest on Power10 and News on AIX Toolbox Open-Source Support
July 1, 2022
Rob McNelly looks at an upcoming IBM virtual event, an IBM Support update for AIX Toolbox open-source software and more