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You try to keep disk storage under control but usage went up 20% since last month and 5% in the past hour! -Comparing disk usage across time

Our Shield team were at the TechXchange in Las Vegas last month. We’d like to thank all those who visited our booth and chatted with Chris and Charlie. A special thank you to COMMON too,

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Starting in IBM i 7.4 it is possible to use CL Built in Functions, BiF, in the parameters of CL’s Call command. This becomes even easier when I use the additional parameters in the Parameter parameters of the CALL command. Those of you who have seen example of my RPG code have seen examples where I have used BiFs in its Call operation code parameters. When I learned that there was now similar functionality in CL I became very curious what could I do with it. I chosen a number of scenarios to write examples for, as these are things I have done many times with RPG’s Call operation code. Read more »

User Profiles, we all have them, sometimes we have too many! Do you ever have a need to do a mass update of user profiles? The use case for this video was someone that needed to do some sensitive testing and did not want ANYONE to sign in during the test. Easy way to make that happen ? Disable ALL user profiles on the system for a period, and then revert all those changed back. The SQL provided will show you how to build your list of profiles, run the action and then make sure you clean up after. Sure we are showing Disable and Enable, but think of other user cases, you want to force all profiles to reset their password based on new security password rules, this SQL can easily be adopted for that as well.

Teaching IBM Power skills in a free online IBM i Internship Program for university students and IT professionals around the world.

IBM i has the great potential of keeping your data secure at the highest level, but is it configured to take advantage of all the security features the system provides? On IBM i, many remote servers (e.g., FTP, ODBC/JDBC, SQL, File Server, Telnet, etc.) are turned on by default and can allow users with legitimate system access the ability to bypass their usual application-level security and access whatever they want by using the remote service.

Want to simplify your IBM i backup processes? Discover how to automate and modernize your backup strategy without the hassle of physical tapes. This short pre-recorded session showcases a smarter, tape-free solution that helps you achieve efficient, automated backups with the reliability you need.

In iForGit V1.25 a new feature has been added to handle simple source member version control for a team that isn’t quite ready for using Git. And once ready for Git, the simple source management commands can still be used to manage moving source between production and development libraries if the source master versions will continue to live on IBM i in source physical files. Check out a source member copy to their development or test libraries to work on the source.

At lines of code, with syntax fair, Deployed to IFS, a digital escape.

I do not think I have ever seen IBM do this before. The Vice President of Product Management for the IBM Power Servers, Bargav Balakrishnan, wrote a blog post in the IBM Newsroom about IBM Power11 processors being released next year, 2025. While his post was not technical, explaining the differences from IBM Power10 and Power11, he did give some details about the performance improvement we could see when comparing these two servers. He also wrote about integrating the IBM Spyre Accelerator to allow IBM Power servers used to be able the scale AI workloads. The last section of his post talked about IBM’s AI tool for RPG, RPG code assistant, stating that IBM intends to deliver it next year too. You can read his blog post here. This goes to show that 2025 is going to be an exciting year for IBM Power, IBM i and RPG.

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Code for i’s source comparison feature recently helped me find a bug. While comparing old vs. new versions of an RPG program, I discovered that a CHAIN had been changed to an SQL SELECT, which was fine, except that an important column name had been forgotten. I created a “before and after” Code for i screen shot for the programmer, who then fixed the mistake. As documented on the Code for i “Tricks” page, comparing source code takes only two steps. This technique works both for traditional source members and stream files stored in the IFS. Here are the steps:… The post Compare Source Code with VS Code for IBM i appeared first on Seiden Group.

‘We are not going to be successful driving adoption, sales of any of these things without our ecosystem of partners — the service partners, the MSPs, pretty much the entire constituency,’ says Bargav Balakrishnan, IBM vice president of product management for Power. IBM will incorporate its Spyre Accelerator in future Power products—including its Power11 system releasing next year—and plans a code assistant for the Report Program Generator (RPG) language used with its i operating system as part of a series of advancements solution providers can bring to customers.

The IBM i Access Client Solutions (IBM i ACS) default 5250 emulator view presents multiple sessions in multiple tabs within the same 5250 session window. What are the options to configure this tabbed 5250 session environment?

MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Data Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) (“DSC” and the “Company”), a premier provider of diverse business continuity solutions for disaster-recovery, cloud infrastructure, cyber-security, and IT automation, for IBM Power systems including IBMi and AIX, today announced its strategic global expansion plan of its CloudFirst operations. This global expansion strategy comes as demand rises in the UK and European markets for robust, reliable cloud services that support mission-critical workloads on IBM Power systems. CloudFirst has built a strong reputation in North America as a premier provider of cloud services tailored to IBM Power systems, supporting businesses with specialized needs for this critical infrastructure. With the current increase in demand for robust cloud solutions built around IBM Power Systems, CloudFirst aims to replicate its success in new regions by establishing a powerful network of synergistic partnerships. The Company’s expansion strategy involves forging relationships with data centers, cloud service providers, managed service providers (MSPs), and software vendors that rely on IBM Power systems. This approach allows CloudFirst to create a collaborative network that enhances cloud offerings for enterprises running IBM Power-based applications. The company’s approach emphasizes mutual success through carefully selected partnerships. CloudFirst aims to provide its partners and clients with high-quality support and services, ensuring that organizations relying on IBM Power-based applications benefit from an enhanced cloud experience. This will enable the seamless integration and efficient operation of their business-critical applications on a global scale. “Our growth plan is rooted in our dedication to meeting the unique requirements of organizations that depend on IBM Power systems and forming key partnerships that allow us to deliver our solutions within an established network of reliable, high-quality infrastructure,” said Hal Schwartz, President of CloudFirst. “The high forecasted demand across the UK and Europe presents a significant opportunity for us to extend our cloud services and support to new markets. By collaborating with cloud service providers and trusted partners in the region, we’re well-positioned to deliver unmatched value to businesses.” “Our strategy is about more than just expansion; it’s about establishing lasting relationships that drive mutual growth. The cloud ecosystem is constantly evolving, and our focus on creating a collaborative network of partners, from MSPs to specialized software vendors, allows us to address the specific needs of enterprises and maximize our collective potential. We’re committed to bringing our proven expertise in IBM Power systems to new territories where the demand for specialized, reliable cloud solutions continues to grow,” added Chuck Piluso, CEO of Data Storage Corporation. About Data Storage CorporationData Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) is a leading provider of fully managed cloud hosting, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, IT automation, and voice & data solutions. With strategic technical investments in multiple regions, DTST serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, in sectors such as government, education, and healthcare. Focused on the fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar business continuity market, DTST is recognized as a stable and emerging growth leader in cloud infrastructure, support and the migration of data to the cloud. Our regional data centers across North America enable us to deliver sustainable services through recurring subscription agreements. Additional information about the Company is available at: www.dtst.com and on X @DataStorageCorp. Safe Harbor ProvisionThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created thereby. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “projects,” “estimates,” “plans” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “could” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts, although not all forward-looking statements include the foregoing. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can provide no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include the Company’s ability to create a more stable revenue foundation; the Company’s ability to enhance its cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity; the Company’s ability to demonstrate adaptability to meet data-intensive needs across diverse industries; the Company’s ability to meet its clients’ needs with reliability and capacity; and the Company’s ability to make strategic investments in order to pursue growth opportunities that will deliver long-term value for its shareholders. These risks should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with the other cautionary statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was initially made. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. Contact:Crescendo Communications, [email protected]

In this session we will learn about the Built-In function HOURS in RPGLE.For detailed description and explanation refer the E-Book.EBook Link: https://programmers.io/ibmi-ebook/Programmers.io is a registered IBM business partner and a global IT services and consulting firm, providing on-demand software development

In this session we will learn about the Built-In function FOUND in RPGLE.For detailed description and explanation refer the E-Book.EBook Link: https://programmers.io/ibmi-ebook/Programmers.io is a registered IBM business partner and a global IT services and consulting firm, providing on-demand software development

In this session we will learn about the Built-In function DAYS in RPGLE.For detailed description and explanation refer the E-Book.EBook Link: https://programmers.io/ibmi-ebook/Programmers.io is a registered IBM business partner and a global IT services and consulting firm, providing on-demand software development