Kisco Adds DUO Support to i2Pass, Okta Up Next Alex Woodie
IBM i shops that desire multi-factor authentication (MFA) may be interested in the latest release of Kisco Systems’ MFA software, i2Pass, which adds support for the popular authenticator app from DUO. Support for Okta is coming next, the company says. DUO Mobile is a popular authenticator app that runs on your smart phone and communicates with server-based MFA and two-factor authentication (2FA) systems to provide more assurance that the person asking for authentication is who they say they are. It was labeled the top 2FA product by the New York Times, which cited its simplicity. DUO Mobile users can … The post Kisco Adds DUO Support to i2Pass, Okta Up Next appeared first on IT Jungle. Read More
Power10 Upgrade Considerations You Need to be Aware Of Steve Pitcher
It has been over a year since Power10 servers have been available from IBM. After many conversations, configurations, proposals, installations, and project debriefs, I wanted to use this article as a point of reflection on some of the nuances around Power10 and the End of Service dates for IBM i 7.3 and Power8 hardware. Let’s just jump right into it because we are all busy. First: A hardware change is most often used to facilitate the upgrade path to a newer version of the IBM i operating system. The Power8 servers top out at supporting IBM i 7.4. They’re … The post Power10 Upgrade Considerations You Need to be Aware Of appeared first on IT Jungle. Read More
Eradani Debuts DevOps Suite for IBM i Alex Woodie
It’s been five years since Dan Magid, the former CEO of Aldon and an executive with Rocket Software, has been involved in the IBM i change management and DevOps business. But with next week’s launch of Eradani DevOps at COMMON’s NAViGATE conference, the longtime change management expert is getting back into the game. This time, however, Magid is taking a decidedly different approach. What makes Eradani DevOps stand out from other change management tools on IBM i is its focus on open source tools. The folks at Eradani have realized that application developers in the mainstream IT world have pretty … The post Eradani Debuts DevOps Suite for IBM i appeared first on IT Jungle. Read More
Four Hundred Monitor, October 4 Jenny Thomas
Investing in the future of the IBM i is not something we hear much about. So, when we learned about a new fellowship program from Kisco Systems, we were all ears. The goal of this new program is to encourage IBM i customers to launch careers by helping them develop IBM i skills in house. Applicants for the fellowship must be sponsored by an active IBM i customer and will receive: free IBM i and RPG training; a one-year COMMON membership including registration for two conferences; and recognition in the IBM i community through podcasts and the COMMON Education Foundation. … The post Four Hundred Monitor, October 4 appeared first on IT Jungle. Read More
