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End of Support Transition Options for IBM POWER6 and POWER7

End of life for IBM POWER6 and POWER7

Posted on November 26, 2018

If you run IBM i on IBM Power Systems, this will hopefully come as a friendly reminder. IBM has discontinued hardware support on POWER6 machines, followed by end of support for POWER7 at end of Q3 2019.  You can find details…

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6 Steps to Execute an IBM i Security Project

5 Ways To Protect Your Sensitive Data on IBM i

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Regulations (FISMA, HIPPA, SOX, and more) are forcing companies to evaluate how they protect their sensitive data. Industries such as finance, insurance, and healthcare have the most pressure to comply with these regulations which are geared towards protecting consumers private information. …

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Release levels and PTFs (November 2018)

Posted on November 20, 2018

People are always asking me how often they should be performing PTF maintenance, and when is the right time to upgrade their operating system. I updated this article from last month with the current levels of PTFs. Let’s look at…

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How to Fix WRKPRB: “Software problem data for QYCDCUSG has been logged.”

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WRKPRBHave you ever seen on your system in WRKPRB: “Software problem data for QYCDCUSG has been logged.”? Normally this indicates an expired server certificate or an expired Certificate Authority certificate. You should take the following steps to correct the problem:…

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IBM i Managed Services: System Health

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As I wrap up my Managed Services series for 2018 and prepare for 2019, I want to end by talking about system health. A common misperception about MSP is that all the hardware being used by our customers is hosted.…

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The Value of Keeping Your IBM i Current

Posted on November 19, 2018

IBM i on IBM Power Servers is the best server platform in the universe. It is reliable, stable and provides all the tools needed to effectively operate and manage your mission-critical applications.  Most of us on the platform fully agree. …

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Richie Palma and Yvonne Enselman Advocate for the Future of IBM i in IBM Systems Magazine

Posted on November 9, 2018

iTech Solutions’ team members Richie Palma and Yvonne Enselman have been featured in the November 2018 issue of IBM Systems Magazine, advocating for developing young talent and women in the IBM i community. Richie Palma, who is an IBM i…

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October 2018 Newsletter

Posted on November 5, 2018

A Word from iTech Solutions President, Pete Massiello. Greetings Mike As Halloween is approaching us, and we are thinking of scary things, trick or treats, and grave yards, I thought that would be the perfect way to start my article.…

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