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3 Tips to Strengthen AWS Container Security

Thu, 04/06/2023
Containers are fundamental to swift, reliable AWS deployment. So, how can you strengthen AWS container security?
Infrastructure and Data Protection
Data Protection
IT Infrastructure Protection
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How to Meet Cyber Insurance Requirements for IBM i

Thu, 03/02/2023
Discover what cyber insurance is, the solutions you may need to qualify or lower premiums, and what Fortra offers to assist your IBM i organization with becoming cyber insured.
IBM i Automation
IBM i Cybersecurity
ERP automation
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Lessons Learned from IBM's Native Scheduler

By Chuck Losinski on Mon, 03/14/2022
The systems that businesses rely on today are increasingly complex and challenging to manage without sophisticated job scheduling tools. According to the annual IBM i Marketplace Survey Results, only 22 percent of IBM i shops are running the IBM i operating system exclusively. 68 percent are also running the Windows OS, another 56 percent are running Linux, and 26 percent are running AIX. That...
Automation
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Malware, Ransomware, and Viruses vs Your IBM i Server

By Robin Tatam on Fri, 02/11/2022
Many of us have heard that you can’t get a virus on this platform, but the reality is that the integrated file system (IFS) is a tree-like structure. This structure can house Word documents, PDFs, MP3s, JPEG images, and these files can be just as infected on the IBM i server as they can on any Windows work station or server.
IBM i Cybersecurity
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What Does IBM Power10 Mean for IBM i?

By Tom Huntington on Thu, 09/30/2021
Technology investments around IBM i shouldn’t be scary. The system is built so that the hardware can evolve while your business applications run with little or no interruption. Read on to learn more.
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Recommended QSECURITY Level for IBM i

By Robin Tatam on Thu, 04/15/2021
The system security level (QSECURTY) sets the overall tone for your IBM i security posture. Read this blog post to learn how many organizations are following IBM's best practices.
IBM i Cybersecurity
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Reduce Virus Spread with QIBM_QP0L_SCAN_OPEN and QIBM_QPWFS_FILE_SERV

By Robin Tatam on Thu, 04/15/2021
The data below is taken from the 2021 State of IBM i Security Study, which provides compelling insight into the security posture of 247 IBM i servers and partitions—systems that are often used for business-critical data, payment card data, and personally identifiable information (PII). The full study can be accessed here. ...
IBM i Cybersecurity
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What Is NVMe?

By Randy Watson on Thu, 04/01/2021
NVMe is a communications interface plus high-performance protocol for accessing non-volatile memory. Learn more here.
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Realize ROI with Robot

By Tom Huntington on Sun, 03/28/2021
Robot has a reputation for providing high-quality systems management software and backing it up with great support. These additional benefits can help you justify the cost of automation at your company.
IBM i Automation
Monitoring
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Five Steps for Successful IBM i Role Swaps

By Tom Huntington on Fri, 03/26/2021
Your high availability solution is only as solid as your role swaps. You can’t be certain that your systems are switch-ready unless you test. Follow these steps to start testing your role swaps regularly.
IBM i Automation