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  • Uploadia Community now open for registration
    by Julia Eberle on 2025-04-24 at 07:05

    Der Beitrag Uploadia Community now open for registration erschien zuerst auf MJR GmbH.

  • Useful manuals
    by Simon Hutchinson on 2025-04-21 at 10:01

    I have few more recent IBM manuals that I wanted to share with you, including the one I have been waiting for since the IBM i 7.6 announcement: Redbook: IBM i 7.6 Features and Functions (April, 2025) This is the one I have been waiting for  Redbook: IBM Power Security Catalog (April, 2025) Chapter 5 is about IBM i  Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for IBM i 7.6  IC Validator Performance: Power + Teamwork (2025) I hope you find these links interesting and useful.

  • Talsco Weekly: IBM’s 2040 Vision for IBM i
    by patrick staudacher on 2025-04-21 at 08:35

    Welcome to another edition of Talsco Weekly IBM i Brief:  💻 ​IBM Power Systems Roadmap Extends to 2040​. 📺 ​Future of Power: What is next?​ 💻 ​IBM i 7.6 Announced with Major Security Updates​. Development:  💻 ​LISTAGG Function Gets Distinct Results Enhancement​. 🔄 ​EGL Parser Simplifies Legacy Code Management​. 🎥 ​VS Code Extension Makes SQL The post Talsco Weekly: IBM’s 2040 Vision for IBM i appeared first on IBM i (AS/400, RPG) Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting.

  • 08 Steve Will Unplugged: IBM i, Code Assist & What’s Coming Next
    on 2025-04-21 at 02:07

    08 Steve Will, Chief Architect of IBM i, is back on The Incredible i Show — and he’s bringing the fire. 🔥In this episode, we unpack the newly released IBM i 7.6, where security takes center stage with integrated multi-factor authentication (MFA), full system encryption, and a push to adopt modern tools. Steve explains why this release is different — and what it means for Power10 (and beyond 👀).We also dig into Code Assist, IBM’s AI-powered project for RPG development. Steve shares where things stand, what surprised him most, and what you can expect at POWERUp 2025.💡 Topics we cover:What’s new in IBM i 7.6 (and why it matters)Why MFA is only available on 7.6+Code Assist progress, model training, and what’s nextLessons learned from collaborating across IBMSteve Will, IBM i CTO, Distinguished EngineerLinkedInIBM Ideas – the RFE process has a brand new look and feel!IBM i Success StoriesOne incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music or things we are loving right now.Steve Will: 🎶 Getting back into choir after nearly a decade — Steve’s rediscovered his love for singing, performing a special Easter piece alongside his wife and daughter.Peg Tuttle: 🌼 Spring flowers in full bloom — Peg’s soaking up the season with spontaneous garden center trips and a trunk full of colorful finds.Upcoming EVENTS:LISUG – Horizons 2025: Actionable AI – May 14, 2025POWERUp 2025, Anaheim, CA – May 19-22, 2025COMMON Europe Congress, Gothenburg, Sweden – June 2-5, 2025i-UG i-Power Conference 2025, June 10-11, 2025 – Mercure Northampton HotelSHOW SPONSORS:LightedgeCOMMONCheck out our website and LinkedIn page, and like and subscribe to all those things!Interested in sharing your IBM i story? Want to sponsor the podcast? We want to hear from you! Reach out to Peg.Email: [email protected]

  • IBM i 7.6 features and function
    on 2025-04-19 at 17:59

    IBM i is a robust and integrated operating system developed by IBM. It currently is one of the operating systems that runs on IBM Power Systems servers. IBM i is known for its strong emphasis on stability, security, and business-critical applications. …

  • Download, Installation, and Usage of Java 21 on the IBM i OS
    on 2025-04-19 at 17:57

    How do you download, install, and use Java 21 on the IBM i OS?

  • Secure by Design: How DevOps Security Transforms IBM i Development
    by Maia Samboy on 2025-04-18 at 19:41

    Do you know with certainty what code you actually have running in production? Does the source location match the location identified in the object description? Are you really aware of what changes are being made to the code and whether that code is protected from potential security vulnerabilities? Implementing proper IBM i DevOps security practices The post Secure by Design: How DevOps Security Transforms IBM i Development appeared first on Eradani.

  • Upgrade IBM i Operating System to 7.6
    on 2025-04-18 at 18:03

    This document provides guidance for upgrading the IBM i operating system to 7.6.

  • How to Make the Most of Your 2025 POWERUp Experience
    by Andrew Wig on 2025-04-18 at 16:20

    COMMON’s LeAnn Taylor shares her tips for thriving at the upcoming Power conference, covering networking, education and the importance of enjoying yourself The post How to Make the Most of Your 2025 POWERUp Experience appeared first on TechChannel.

  • Collecting vs Monitoring IBM i Performance Data
    by Fortra on 2025-04-18 at 14:47

    If you’re in charge of managing performance for IBM Power environments and these questions are making your head spin, this webinar with IBM Champion Chuck Losinski and Randy Watson’s is the perfect opportunity to refine your performance data collection and monitoring strategy. Do you know which performance metrics matter the most?

  • Security Bulletin: IBM i is vulnerable to a host header injection attack due to improper neutralization of HTTP header content by IBM Navigator for i [CVE-2025-2950].
    on 2025-04-18 at 14:40

    IBM i is vulnerable to a host header injection attack caused by improper neutralization of HTTP header content by IBM Navigator for i as described in the vulnerability details section. This bulletin identifies the steps to take to address the vulnerabilities as described in the remediation/fixes section.

  • IBM i 7.6 available today
    by [email protected] (Simon Hutchinson) on 2025-04-18 at 10:47

    The new release of the IBM i operating system, IBM i 7.6, is available today. While 7.6 will steal the headlines today, there is a Technology Refresh for IBM i 7.5, TR6, that is also available. If you have missed all the news, you can find out what is in the new release and the new TR, here. Read more »

  • Best Ways for a Newcomer to Learn About IBM i
    by [email protected] (Nate Schnieders) on 2025-04-17 at 20:31

    Transitioning into a new industry can be both exciting and overwhelming. My journey into the IBM i space has been nothing short of life-changing. Coming from an energy sales background, I had little to no exposure to IBM i, but through perseverance, guidance from mentors, and the support of an amazing community, I made significant strides in my first year.

  • Fireworks Testing Automation with Liam Allan and Pascal Polverini
    by Admin on 2025-04-17 at 16:51

    Register to join our free webinar with Liam Allan and Pascal Polverini: https://forms.gle/Xz3GeCCjU7DaNzXD6 Full Test Automation on the IBM i is now possible including automated script generation

  • Security Bulletin: IBM i is vulnerable to a privilege escalation due to incorrect profile swapping in an OS command [CVE-2025-2947].
    on 2025-04-17 at 16:30

    IBM i contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect swapping in an OS command as described in the vulnerability details section. This bulletin identifies the steps to take to address the vulnerability as described in the remediation/fixes section.

  • RGPLE free – Finding a way to retrieve all programs that use a specific exported procedure by a service program
    by Giovanni_forlini on 2025-04-17 at 10:58

    Hello, I have a procedure that is exported by a service program. I have a way only to retrieve all programs that use the service program, with a function that use DSPPGMREF. But i need a way to have the list of all programs that use the specific procedure of the service program that i have. I know that with RDI i can use the Application Diagram in source file but i cant’t find a way to make it useful for my purpose. Do you have any suggestions? submitted by /u/Giovanni_forlini[link][comments]

  • Additional features to the LISTAGG SQL scalar function
    by RPGPGM on 2025-04-17 at 09:57

    Some additional features to the LISTAGG SQL scalar function including the ability to distinct the results and combine two rows into one aggregate. https://www.rpgpgm.com/2025/04/listagg-scalar-function-can-return.html #IBMi #rpgpgm #IBMChampion submitted by /u/RPGPGM[link][comments]

  • Rocket Software Celebrates 35 Years of Innovation in IT Modernization – FOX 2
    on 2025-04-16 at 23:43

    IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Media Contact Lacey Darrow [email protected] · Primary Logo. NOTE: This …

  • The Cost Advantage: JavaScript vs. Java for IBM i Futurization
    by Profound Logic on 2025-04-16 at 16:02

    Discover how choosing JavaScript for your IBM i transformation can substantially reduce both initial and ongoing costs compared to Java alternatives. Learn how Profound AppEvo maximizes these cost benefits. The post The Cost Advantage: JavaScript vs. Java for IBM i Futurization appeared first on Profound Logic.

  • Node.js on IBM i: Bridging Traditional and Modern Development
    by Maia Samboy on 2025-04-16 at 15:17

    In our ongoing series about essential skills for modern IBM i development, we’ve explored REST APIs and JavaScript. Now it’s time to dive into Node.js, the powerful runtime that brings JavaScript to the server side and opens up new possibilities for IBM i development.  Why Node.js Matters for IBM i  If you’ve followed our series The post Node.js on IBM i: Bridging Traditional and Modern Development appeared first on Eradani.

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