Admin Alert: What Should An IBM i Administrator Do, Part 1
December 3, 2014 Joe Hertvik
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With remote monitoring and lights-out data centers, people think there isn’t a need for system operators any more. And they’re right-ish. There’s little need for low-skill operators whose main function is watching the system and printing reports. But IBM i operations work isn’t obsolete; it’s just changed into a systems management function. Given that, here’s my take on tasks a lower level IBM i system administrator can perform in 2015 and beyond. Why You Need Day-To-Day IBM i Administrators For IBM i shops, it’s important to define the difference between project management and day-to-day operations. IBM i project managers are |
