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2021-11-26

How to create a Minecraft server on IBM i 7.3

(By Tobias Haupt)

Step 1: install Java 11

Download B_GROUP1_04_IBM_i_RS_730-00 from ESS and burn it on DVD.

Start a new Terminal Session with ACS or HMC.

First ENDSBS *ALL *IMMED

Next GO LICPGM and then 11. Search for 5770-JV1 *BASE – install it.

Now we have installed the base enviroment for java. Next we have to install the Java11 package. For that follow the instructions on:

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/download-installation-and-usage-java-11-ibm-i-os

Next you have to install the PTF SF99725.

Now start a new SSH Session (when the connections will be refused, go into your terminal ans type STRTCPSVR *SSHD).

Create a new folder with mkdir /minecraft. Download the Server from https://getbukkit.org/ and copy it to the directory.

Change the current directory with chdir (F4) /minecraft <- This is really important, otherwise java is going to unzip the files in the root directory)

Test if the Minecraft server starting with RUNJVA CLASS(‘/minecraft/spigot-1.11.2.jar’) JOB(MINESERVER) (you must change the numbers to your version).

You shoud see this Window now:

Additionally you can create your own command to start Minecraft.

CRTLIB MINECRAFT

CRTSRCPF FILE(MINECRAFT/MINESRC)

WRKMBRPDM FILE(MINECRAFT/MINESRC)

F6 Source Member: STRMINSVR Source Type: CLP

CHDIR DIR(‘/MINECRAFT’)
RUNJVA CLASS(‘/MINECRAFT/SPIGOT-1.11.2.JAR’) JOB(MINESERVER)
ENDPGM

CRTSRCPF FILE(MINECRAFT/MINECMD)

WRKMBRPDM FILE(MINECRAFT/MINECMD)

F6 Source Member: MINECMDM Source Type: CMD

CMD PROMPT(‘COMMAND FOR MINECRAFT SERVER’)

Next CRTCMD

2021-11-24

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2021-11-24

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2021-11-24

Develop your IBM i HA/DR Plan for 2022

When unplanned downtime hits, your ability to quickly restore data and gain access to systems is absolutely critical. In 2021, the overall number of disruptions, cyber-attacks and disasters that IT had to deal with grew at an alarming rate. Could your organization recover from an incident without impacting your business?

According to survey responses, over 60% of IBM i customers feel they will not be able to fully restore all their systems if a disaster strikes. Organizations need to develop better HA/DR plans, but with so many different techniques available, finding the right strategy for you can be a challenge.

Join Marcel Sarrasin, CTO, Fresche and Josh Osborne, CTO, Abacus on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1 pm EDT for a session on innovative and creative ways to develop a strong HA/DR plan that will ensure you can fully recover and get your company up and running fast! They will also talk about risks that customers were faced with and the different approaches they’ve taken to address them. Key topics they will cover include:

Key topics they will cover include:

How to develop the ideal HA/DR strategy for you
Best techniques being used and why
Review two IBM i HA/DR customer strategies
Leveraging cloud and other techniques to reduce risk and cost
Addressing capacity requirements when your DR is on-premise

Presenters

Marcel Sarrasin

CPO, Fresche

Josh Osborne
CTO, Abacus