1. Breaking the Top Four Myths of Tape vs. Disk Backup

Are you overlooking tape because you think it's outdated? Times have changed…and so has tape. Written by Ed Ahl Disk as a backup target has become a key enhancement in many data centers. Disk is believed to be faster than tape, almost as cost-eff

2. Planning for Legacy Transformation

Businesses today must continually innovate or face shrinking market share by competitors who are ahead of the curve. Written by Eden Watt Innovation can take many forms, depending on your business, but agility in Information Technology is often cri

3. Thinking About Using a 15K Drive for Your Database or Email Server?

Here are six tips for selecting HDD and SSD drives that may cause you to think twice. Written by Chris Smith One of the hottest topics today among IT managers is storage and how to configure it in a virtualized data center that may be complemented

4. Technology Focus: Keeping Tabs on Your Database Maintenance Tasks

Database maintenance tasks are necessary but don't have to be tedious or excessively time-consuming if you have the right tools. Written by John Ghrist The storied strength of the IBM i in the area of database operations has been a strong selling p

5. Dynamic UIM Menu Help

Menu documentation doesn't have to be boring anymore. Written by Mike Faust If you use User Interface Manager (UIM) menus to create your System i menus, you're probably already aware of the ability to use help panels to define your menu help. What

6. Technology Focus: Virtualization and Consolidation Options for IBM i

Looking for virtualization or consolidation resources specific to IBM i? Here are some places to start. Written by John Ghrist For larger enterprises using IBM Power Systems (IBM i), options for reducing long-term operating expenses and streamlinin

7. Manage Constraints Easily with iSeries Navigator

Learn the simple way to correct tables with rows in a check-pending status. Written by Paul Tuohy Editor's note: This article is an excerpt from the MC Press book The Programmer's Guide to iSeries Navigator.   iSeries Navigator provides an easy-

8. Cloud Computing: Proceed with Caution

It may be to your financial advantage to utilize the cloud, but do your homework first. Written by Info-Tech Research Group Small enterprises are often able to make higher-risk investments in emerging technology for lower costs and to take advantag

9. 101 Things You Can Automate on Your System i (iSeries) and 10 Top Tips for Peace of Mind

Find out why automating systems management is crucial for minimizing risk, guaranteeing continuity, and remaining competitive in today's highly pressurized business environment. Written by Martin Norman Editor's note: This article introduces the wh

10. With V7.1, IBM Continues to Focus on Virtualization as a Key Technology

Allow your server to change as your business changes. Written by Kristopher Whitney IBM i has a long history of virtualization. If you haven't looked into virtualization since IBM i 6.1, there are some key enhancements you should know about.

11. System i Access for Web: A Closer Look at 5250

Users can access IBM i through any browser on a variety of desktop operating systems or even through mobile devices. Written by Linda Hirsch and Jason Hansen   System i Access for Web is the Web-based solution that enables users to connect to thei

12. New IBM x86 Servers and Software Promise to Reduce Data Center Costs

The latest rack, blade, and iDataPlex technology take x86 computing to new heights. By Chris Smith One announcement from IBM at the beginning of last month that got only passing mention was that of a new line of Intel-based servers that should be of

13. IBM Systems Director: Be an Expert and Get a Cool Nickname Too!

Superman and the Green Hornet didn't get slick nicknames by being just average. By Greg Hintermeister In this modern work climate, it's important to be really good at what you do. If you can become an expert in a technical area that everybody depends

14. Managing IBM i PTFs in the New Millennium

PTF processing has gotten more complex, but the tools have gotten better as well. By Joe Pluta Unless you're running one of the old beige boxes in a closet somewhere (and don't kid yourself, some of those still exist), then PTFs are the

15. IBM Virtualization Manager 1.2: Making the Complex World of Virtualization Easy

System virtualization just got a whole lot easier. By Tony Erwin and Dan Moravec Virtualization is one of the most discussed topics in enterprise management today. The promises are great, but the prospect of managing the technology can be daunti

16. The Reality of Virtual

Cable clutter, white noise, and even your carbon footprint can be reduced via virtualization, but is the technology ready for prime time? By Joe Pluta Back at the beginning of the year, I talked to you about virtualization and specifically about

17. The Dilemma: Tape-Based Backups or VTL? Must You Choose?

You can take advantage of a Virtual Tape Library (VTL) yet still keep your trusty tape backup system.

18. Managing a Heterogeneous Enterprise

IBM's Virtualization Engine console resource topology allows administrators to visualize enterprise resources and relationships.

19. Making the Most of Existing Storage Resources

Use what you have, and buy only what you need.

20. Delayed Firmware Installation

Defer disruptive firmware activation until your next system IPL.

21. Installing and Updating System Firmware

Now that you know what firmware is, you need to know what to do with it.

22. Directory Conversion Without the Downtime

Upgrade to the new Integrated File System (IFS) technology without disruption to your business.

23. Fix Central: The Place to Go for Your eServer Fixes

It's as easy as grocery shopping.

24. iSeries Navigator V5R3 Polishes and Expands Systems Management

The new and improved iSeries Navigator has a lot of new functionality in Management Central, AFP Manager, IFS, Database?

25. iSeries Navigator: Adventures of the Wireless Wonder

You don't have to be in the office to take advantage of iSeries Navigator.

26. iPTF Unleashed

Use IBM's Internet PTF Downloads tool to easily find and quickly download iSeries fixes.

27. Automatically Restart Failed Monitors

Do you use monitors? If you do, you must read on!

28. iSeries Navigator: Behind the Graphs!

Learn how to collect data so you can get the most from your system.

29. Managing Fix Groups in iSeries Navigator

Dealing with multiple PTFs has gotten a whole lot easier!

30. How to Be a Superhero Using iSeries Navigator

Come along as we reveal how you too can have amazing super powers.

31. iSeries Information Center: Fast Solutions for Managing System Values

Use IBM's "finder" to quickly and easily handle system management problems.

32. Perform System Checkups from Anywhere

Peace of mind is reality when wireless and iSeries come together.

33. Now Serving...File System Object Protection Using Journaling

Data integrity, high availability, simplified recovery--these are critical requirements for business today.

34. Understanding Operations Navigator Server Jobs

Servers galore! What are all those servers for?

35. Control Your System Without Having It Control You

Operations Navigator's useful component can help simplify your system operations.

36. Query Optimizer Revealed in Graphic Detail

Working with the query optimizer will never be the same.

37. Keeping User Profiles *NSYNC

Use exit points and remote data queues for multisystem administration.

38. Management Central--Pervasive

Are you a system administrator responsible for your iSeries or AS/400 systems? With today’s e-business and ever growing B2B needs, the health of your systems is critical to the success of your business. No matter how many safeguards you put in,

39. Enhancing Systems Availability with Quiesce Points

Maximize uptime with advanced solutions for the ever-shrinking planned downtime window.

40. Rochester's Best-kept Secret: The Directory

John introduces a great AS/400 functions that IBM doesn't tell you about.

41. AS/400 JDBC Performance in Overdrive

There is virtually no limit to the speed of accessing your Java database.

42. Message Description: Do You Copy?

Ensure a more consistent user interface by using message descriptions.

43. Displaying and Understanding System Reference Codes

Understanding System Reference Codes (SRCs), their significance and their meanings, is critical in managing AS/400 operations and discovering potential problems that may have developed on your AS/400. It important to understand how SRCs are displayed

44. Getting to Know the New LPAR Worksheet

Follow this detailed guide to planning for LPAR.

45. How to Build OpsNav Plug-ins Using Java

Learn how to extend OpsNav functionality!

46. Internet PTFs: Fast Food for Your AS/400

Take a walk through IBM's PTF process for a quick fix for your AS/400.

47. Systems Administration & Operations: IBM Gives Us a Better AS/400 Webserver Search Engine

I remember when I first learned to program in BASIC. Man, I couldn’t believe how cool that language was and all the neat stuff I could do with it. Then I got onto the AS/400 and learned RPG and thought, “Wow! Now this is really the cat’

48. Systems Administration & Operations: A Reprieve for OV/400 Users

When I was at COMMON in Anaheim in the fall of ’98, I asked an IBMer what the future of OfficeVision/400 was going to be. When she told me that OV/400 would be “phased out” in another couple of releases of OS/400, I wasn’t surpris

49. Unravel the Display File Maze

Interactive jobs are a many-layered thing. Work your way through them with QDFRTVFD.

50. WRKACTJOB: The AS/400's Information Center

Like the Amazing Kreskin, WRKACTJOB knows all and sees all.