Month: June 2024

​Error message CPI0999, Storage directory threshold reached, can be triggered for several reasons, including the following: Lack of free space in an ASP Fragmented free space Running low on directory segments Running low on storage management directory entriesOnce CPI0999 has been triggered, it will continue to be sent every hour until the system is IPLed.  Because of these factors, it can be difficult to know if additional recovery is needed beyond doing an IPL, and whether immediate action is needed or if the cause has already been resolved. Read More 

​The general MustGather SYSSNAP collection tool has a lot of options which are not used by the IBM i Internals Software Support Team, and some of the options that are, default to “N”.  This sometimes results in not capturing all of the data we need, or capturing too much data that we don’t need.  The INTSNAP command was created to help try to collect the correct data without collecting excessive amounts of data that takes up more space and takes more time to collect and upload.Please note that for some issues, additional data may be needed and the original base SYSSNAP command may still be used. Read More 

​How do you end a large amount of Jobs with similar names quickly. Read More 

​Today, most IBM i customers already have several data analysis and visualization tools in place. Users simply want to import clean, aggregated, and formatted slices of data into those familiar tools. Read More 

​When it comes to backup and recovery, every second counts. Enhancing these processes not only boosts performance but also strengthens overall IT operations. In this recorded webinar, we reveal how to elevate your backup and recovery functions for IBM Power Systems by transitioning from traditional tape to virtual tape technology. Read More