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BRMS Goes to Subscription !
Just like the operating system, BRMS (Backup, Recovery and Media Services) is transforming towards subscription. 5770-BR1 (perpetual licence) software will give way to 5770-BR2 (subscription). The original (BR1) software will receive only minimalistic changes (mainly...
Once upon a time : IBM S/38
The System/38 is a discontinued minicomputer and midrange computer manufactured and sold by IBM. The system was announced in 1978. The System/38 has 48-bit addressing, which was unique for the time, and a novel integrated database system. It was oriented toward a...
IBM Power System S1012
The IBM Power S1012 is the edge-level server of the IBM Power portfolio. It is a 1-socket, half-wide Power10 processor-based system designed for both edge computing and core business workloads. It is available in a 2U rack-mounted or tower chassis form factor. Source...
Internal NVMe modules are really faaasst !
Obviously, internal NVMe modules are really fast ! There is no RAID nor any other service ! So, if you don't need any "service" (like flashcopy or replication), it is a very good option !
IBM i Goes to Subscription !
IBM is transforming the IBM i business. In the initial phase, IBM i software licensing is in process of transitioning to Subscription Term licensing for Power9 and Power10 machines at the P05 and P10 tiers. More information from IBM ...
IBM i Portfolio Simplification !
IBM continues to simplify the IBM i portfolio. More information from IBM ... PTFs to foreseen (as end of last year) : V7R5 : SI84894 V7R4 : SI84893 V7R3 : SI84892 V7R2 : SI84891 V7R1 : SI84890
Power8 comes to an end !
All good things come to an end, and so it is with the Power8-based Power Systems machines. With the Power10 machines in full swing, it is no surprise that IBM is getting set to completely wind down its sales and support of these vintage Power8 systems. Sales have been...
IBM i 7.3 (V7R3) approaching its end of life !
IBM i 7.3 (V7R3), available since 15/04/2016, will be withdrawn from marketing on 28/04/2023 and discontinued of support on 30/09/2023 : Start planning for an upgrade ! More information from IBM ... IBM also announced (back in July) the end of service of the E850 (not...
IBM i ACS : Accessing IBM i has never been easier !
A technology preview of the new IBM i Access Client Solutions product has been available since July 2012. Getting connected to IBM i has never been easier. Hundreds of businesses have already downloaded this product (at no additional cost) and are taking advantage of...
The Scale-Out Power10 Servers are here !
IBM Power10 Scale-Out and Midrange Servers were announced on 12/07/2022 and available (GA) on 22/07/2022. IBM Power servers are already the most reliable and secure in their class. Now, the new IBM Power S10xx (9105-xxA) technology-based server extends that leadership...