For companies utilizing IBM i (formerly AS/400), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have emerged as a powerful tool for achieving integration and efficiency goals. In this blog post, we’ll explore the most common API uses for businesses on the IBM i platform: 1. Integration with Modern Applications One of the most common uses of APIs in…
IBM Power System CPW Performance Data: POWER8 vs. POWER9 ScaleOut Models
IBM Announced the CPW and rPerf performance benchmark numbers for their new POWER9 ScaleOut servers on 2/27/2018 as promised the day of the server announcement 2/13/2018. You can see the full 26 page PDF document HERE if you are interested in the details. If you’re like 95% of the folks I get to work with in the…
IBM Contracts Online
The story is common. It’s a Saturday evening or a holiday, and you’re having an issue with your IBM hardware. You know you have an IBM maintenance contract for the hardware. You’re not sure what the expiration date is, or specifically what’s covered on the contract. Sure, you can call 1-800-IBM-SERV (800-426-7378) and they will…
IBM i Self Service Software Updates and Software Downloads (How to guide)
Episode 2 – The Villages of Software Updates and Software Downloads In episode 1: [(How to guide) Self Service IBM Entitled Software Key Retrieval – It Does Exist], we introduced the land of Entitled Software Support (ESS), and explored the “village” of Software Keys. Here in episode 2, we will build on information shared in…
My three favorite IBM Power8 configurations for Mid-sized businesses running IBM i.
For those who don’t know me yet, my name is Richie Palma and I work for an IBM BP in Grand Rapids Michigan. I’m most likely 15 to 20 years younger than the average IBM i enthusiast, which puts me in a fairly unique position. I’m blessed to work with customers that are using both…