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Stop worrying about disk space usage...
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• Monitors ASPs, IASPs, libraries, IFS objects,
and active storage levels
• Provides flexible storage thresholds
for temporary storage
• Notifies you when a storage threshold is met
• Reduces disk drive usage by running
cleanup tasks
• Collects disk space usage statistics
• Predicts future disk storage needs
Learn more about Robot/SPACE now!
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How does your IBM i security stack up
to the rest of the industry?
PowerTech publishes a popular study of the configuration of IBM Power Systems servers each year, The State of IBM i Security, now in its seventh year.
The report includes a review of six main audit categories: powerful user profiles, user and password management, data access, network access, system auditing, and system values.
Download your free copy of
the updated 2010 study today!
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PTSS First to Achieve NIST Compliance for DB2/400 Encryption
by Alex Woodie
Patrick Townsend Security Solutions demonstrated why it calls itself the encryption company last week when it because the first and only vendor to receive certification from the National Institute of Standards and Technology for a DB2/400 encryption solution. The NIST certification, combined with its support and deep technical understanding of the new automated encryption facilities that IBM introduced with i/OS 7.1 gives the company a solid leadership position in the i/OS security business. READ MORE >
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IBM Unveils i/OS CMS Upgrades and Migration Promotions
by Alex Woodie
A new release of the Content Manager OnDemand for i/OS software was unveiled as part of IBM's April 13 i/OS 7.1 announcement. The new 7.1 release of CMOD includes new PDF and AFP functionality, as well as the capability to access CMOD content from FileNet P8, Big Blue's flagship content management system (CMS), which doesn't run on i/OS. IBM also unveiled discounts for customers migrating from CMOD and Content Manager for iSeries to FileNet or other Unix-based CMSes. READ MORE >
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"The System i Encryption Company"
PTSS offers the only certified database encryption for all supported releases of the IBM i (OS/400). We know that data gets out. And we know the best way to keep that data safe. Encrypt it, and protect it. PTSS offers:
· Complete data security solutions
· Informative webinars
· Compliance simplification tools
· and more!
To find out more about the Pros and Cons of Transparent Encryption on the New IBM i 7.1, register for this free webinar.
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Upgrading to a new Power 6 or Power 7 and need support for local/remote Twinax devices? No Problem!
The BOSaNOVA e-Twinax Controller:
· Is the only Controller recommended by IBM
· Supports All Twinax equipment
· Eliminates SNA, AnyNet and MTPN traffic
· Works on any IBM System i hardware and
is V7R1 Ready
· The #1 selling Controller 8 years running
Ask about our limited time e-Twinax Controller REBATE for new Power System customers.
For more information or for a free trial, visit us at www.bosanova.net
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m-Power Gets Better Record Filtering, Other Goodies
by Alex Woodie
Developers at mrc have been hard at work the last few months, and the results show with several new capabilities added to the company's flagship m-Power development tool, which is used to generate Web applications for i/OS and other platforms. Among the enhancements are better record filtering, improved control of user input, and a new performance analysis tool. And at the COMMON show yesterday, the company announced support for pivot tables. READ MORE >
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Bsafe Launches Compliance Software for PCI
by Alex Woodie
Achieving and maintaining PCI compliance is one of the most important tasks for IT professionals working for companies in the retail industry. However, when it comes to the System i platform, PCI terms and requirements often don't match up well with i/OS security concepts. Companies can get aid to overcome this PCI hurdle by using a power tool designed specifically for the platform, such as the new PCI Accelerator Package unveiled last month by Bsafe Information Systems. READ MORE >
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UCG's VAULT400 Solves the Backup & DR Puzzle.
VAULT400 provides an encrypted SaaS online backup to (2) data centers where data is immediately available 7/24 and a 48-Hour DR Quick Ship is included at No Additional Charge.
For quicker recoveries, UCG offers hardware disaster recovery and H/A with RTO's of 24, 12 or < 1 hour.
UCG provides an unbiased review of your needs and a uniquely crafted Solution that best fits "your" requirements.
Which Is Right For You? Call 1-800-211-8798
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Aldon Goes 64-Bit with Service Desk Software
by Alex Woodie
Aldon this week unveiled a new release of Community Manager, it's all-in-one application for managing IT assets and tasks from business, technical, and operational point-of-views. With CM version 9.5, Aldon introduces the capability to run the software as a 64-bit application, which will bring performance benefits on today's X64 servers. Aldon also streamlined CM's workflow, tightened up its service level management, and made other enhancements. READ MORE >
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Reader Feedback and Insights
We value your feedback and insights. Feel free to send a letter to the editor. Letters may be printed, unless otherwise specified, and edited for clarity or length. READ MORE >
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Editor: Alex Woodie
Contributing Editors: Dan Burger, Joe Hertvik,
Shannon O'Donnell, Timothy Prickett Morgan
Publisher and Advertising Director: Jenny Thomas
Advertising Sales Representative: Kim Reed
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IT Jungle Store Top Book Picks
Easy Steps to Internet Programming for AS/400, iSeries, and System i: List Price, $49.95
The iSeries Express Web Implementer's Guide: List Price, $49.95
The System i RPG & RPG IV Tutorial and Lab Exercises: List Price, $59.95
The System i Pocket RPG & RPG IV Guide: List Price, $69.95
The iSeries Pocket Database Guide: List Price, $59.00
The iSeries Pocket SQL Guide: List Price, $59.00
The iSeries Pocket Query Guide: List Price, $49.00
The iSeries Pocket WebFacing Primer: List Price, $39.00
Migrating to WebSphere Express for iSeries: List Price, $49.00
Getting Started With WebSphere Development Studio Client for iSeries: List Price, $89.00
Getting Started with WebSphere Express for iSeries: List Price, $49.00
Can the AS/400 Survive IBM?: List Price, $49.00
Chip Wars: List Price, $29.95
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May 1, 2010: Volume 12, Number 18
April 24, 2010: Volume 12, Number 17
April 17, 2010: Volume 12, Number 16
April 10, 2010: Volume 12, Number 15
April 3, 2010: Volume 12, Number 14
March 27, 2010: Volume 12, Number 13
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