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Guide to iSeries disaster recovery planning
This guide to iSeries disaster recovery covers some different aspects of iSeries DR. These include disaster recovery planning, tape recovery, backup and encryption, as well technical advice for implementing strategies, such as disaster recovery autom... Fast Guide
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Quiz: iSeries backup and recovery commands
When it comes to iSeries backup and recovery, are you in command of your commands? Do you know the difference between the "GO SAVE" and the "SAV command?" By taking this quiz, you'll not only sharpen your backup and recovery skills, you'll be up-to-d... Quiz
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System i/iSeries Backup and Recovery Learning Guide
Would you be able to recover your systems in the event of a disaster? Hopefully the answer is yes. To help you make sure your backups and restores are being done correctly, we've pulled together a multitude of tips, articles, white papers and other r... Learning Guide
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System i backup and recovery: Top 10 Q&As
Ken Graap ,System i backup and recovery expert, answers users top 10 questions. Learning Guide
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Disaster recovery essentials
Most industry experts agree that a good disaster recovery plan is essential to any IT shop. Critical to that plan is making sure your backups are clean and that you can restore that data. If a disaster struck, how would your shop fare? Not sure? Then... Learning Guide
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iSeries word scramble: Backup & recovery
How well do you know common iSeries backup & recovery terms? Test your iSeries smarts with our iSeries word scramble. See if you can unscramble these 20 iSeries-related words. Quiz
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iSeries Backup and Recovery Learning Guide
Would you be able to recover your systems in the event of a disaster? Hopefully the answer is yes. To help you make sure your backups and restores are being done correctly, we've pulled together a multitude of tips, articles, white papers and other r... Learning Guide
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Fast guide to redbooks, publications on remote journal
Need information fast about remote journal functions? You've come to the right place. We've found redbooks, publications and some example code. Fast Lookup
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iSeries/System i Blunder Hall of Shame
Welcome to the iSeries Blunder Hall of Shame. Here you'll find some of the best iSeries blunders around. Article | 10 Jan 2007
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IBM expands System i Capacity Backup Editions for SMBs
IBM has announced more Capacity Backup Editions to help midsized companies with disaster recovery and high availability. Article | 10 Aug 2006
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Seafood company dumps HP3000 for iSeries
Trident Seafoods has moved to an iSeries shop after looking to expand its operations and keep better track of where the fish it's caught have come from, and where they're going. Article | 25 Jul 2006
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Unitrends expands data backup to System i, considers bare metal
Unitrends, known for disaster recovery software and bare-metal restore, now provides data backup for the iSeries and may implement bare-metal restore for the system in the future. Article | 18 Jul 2006
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DataMirror updates iCluster for the System i for backup and disaster recovery
DataMirror's iCluster software for the iSeries boasts better performance and easier monitoring while backing up critical company data. Article | 06 Jul 2006
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System i ERP vendor partners with Lakeview for hosted disaster recovery
Lakeview Technology partnered with iSeries ERP software designer Wynne Systems, offering Wynne customers disaster recovery services. Article | 15 Jun 2006
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Louisiana firm braces for more with better DR
Jones Walker Law is hoping to apply,to its current DR plan what it learned last year when hurricanes forced it to change its replication process on the fly. Article | 21 Mar 2006
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iSeries product news: LaserVault unveils PC-based backup software
LaserVault, an iSeries document management firm, launched software Tuesday that uses PC hardware instead of tape for i5 backup. Article | 09 Nov 2005
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Outsourcing the backup data center
Outsourcing companies see a major growth area in midmarket organizations looking to install a backup data center in a managed facility. Article | 05 May 2005
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King for a day
Application service provider, Kingland Systems Corp., gets high marks for availability policies. Article | 24 Mar 2005
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High availability planning and testing for iSeries: Notes, gloats, and moats
Having a high availability (HA) plan is necessary to keep your company productive during adverse conditions. But testing the plan and paying attention to all the minor details is equally important. Fax toner could cause a crisis in communication, and... Tip
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System i5 backup: Brushing up on BRMS
Backup and recovery expert Ken Graap is a big fan of the IBM backup Recovery and Media Services (BRMS) product. According to Ken, BRMS has proven to be a robust and complete software solution for backing up and recovering the AS/400, iSeries and i5 s... Tip
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Build the ultimate storage team
Learn why your storage team should be made up of people with experience in a variety of disciplines, such as networking, server administration and budgetary planning. Tip
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Checklist: First steps for limiting your downtime
Keeping downtime to a minimum requires forethought, preparation and practice. This checklist covers what you need to do to win the downtime battle. Tip
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White papers to help plan your disaster recovery process
Not sure how to begin your disaster recovery planning? Looking for tools to help facilitate the process? These white papers can get you started on the right foot. Tip
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Tech Roundup: Disaster recovery tools
Whether you're trying to stay compliant with HIPPA or SOX or just rigorous about protecting your company's data, this Tech Roundup provides an overview of the basics of DR. Tip
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Save time and money; separate backup and archiving
Should all of your data be both backed up and archived? Read why combining the two could be a bad idea, and learn where to draw the line when it comes to saving your data. Tip
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The essential storage toolkit (that I wished I had!)
Jon William Toigo offers tips and hints to help you figure out who is using up the most storage and what it's costing you. Tip
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Real life experiences: Lessons learned in disaster recovery planning
Debbie Schwartz shares the lessons she has learned in keeping disaster recovery implementations up-to-date with new and changing business needs. Tip
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How to choose a backup reporting tool
Backup reporting tools help track backup failures and determine their causes. This tip offers tips on choosing the right tool for your organization. Tip
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System i backup not advised using network NETBACKUP
Backup the AS/400 with locally attached LTO3 tapes or utilize BU software to ensure a SAVSYS tape can be made in case a system recovery is required. Ask the Expert
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Restore a full system backup from the production partition to the test partition
Save a complete image of your System i production partition using option 21 from the save menu, and use these tapes to fully recover your damaged partition. Ask the Expert
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Comparing AS/400 data to a backup tape
To ensure everything that should be backed up from your AS/400 has been backed up, a disaster recovery test is the best bet. There is no automated technology to compare the contents of a backup tape to the data on an iSeries. Ask the Expert
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Performing full AS/400 backups
ISeries backup and recovery expert Ken Graap discusses backup and recovery needs on AS/400. Ask the Expert
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Printers remain in a PND status
One Search400.com member writes, "We have three *IPDS printers attached to one e-Twinax controller -- all sharing the same IP. All spool files sent to these three printers remain in a PND status, forever. What can be done to clear this?" Backup and r... Ask the Expert
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Open ports for ODBC
One user writes, "We had a power failure in the morning when there was no one was on site. The iSeries shut down and then IPL'd when the power was restored. When the offices opened for business, the users were unable to do any ODBC functions. The iSe... Ask the Expert
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Tape encryption solutions
What are the different tools available to take encrypted tape backup of iSeries? Ask the Expert
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My backup is taking forever
This user wonders why his backup is taking so long to complete. Search400.com expert Ken Graap advises. Ask the Expert
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Is there a BRMS default location called LOST?
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Proof of backup needed
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System i backup not advised using network NETBACKUP
Backup the AS/400 with locally attached LTO3 tapes or utilize BU software to ensure a SAVSYS tape can be made in case a system recovery is required. Ask the Expert
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Restore a full system backup from the production partition to the test partition
Save a complete image of your System i production partition using option 21 from the save menu, and use these tapes to fully recover your damaged partition. Ask the Expert
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Comparing AS/400 data to a backup tape
To ensure everything that should be backed up from your AS/400 has been backed up, a disaster recovery test is the best bet. There is no automated technology to compare the contents of a backup tape to the data on an iSeries. Ask the Expert
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High availability planning and testing for iSeries: Notes, gloats, and moats
Having a high availability (HA) plan is necessary to keep your company productive during adverse conditions. But testing the plan and paying attention to all the minor details is equally important. Fax toner could cause a crisis in communication, and... Tip
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Performing full AS/400 backups
ISeries backup and recovery expert Ken Graap discusses backup and recovery needs on AS/400. Ask the Expert
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Guide to iSeries disaster recovery planning
This guide to iSeries disaster recovery covers some different aspects of iSeries DR. These include disaster recovery planning, tape recovery, backup and encryption, as well technical advice for implementing strategies, such as disaster recovery autom... Fast Guide
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Quiz: iSeries backup and recovery commands
When it comes to iSeries backup and recovery, are you in command of your commands? Do you know the difference between the "GO SAVE" and the "SAV command?" By taking this quiz, you'll not only sharpen your backup and recovery skills, you'll be up-to-d... Quiz
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iSeries/System i Blunder Hall of Shame
Welcome to the iSeries Blunder Hall of Shame. Here you'll find some of the best iSeries blunders around. Article
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System i/iSeries Backup and Recovery Learning Guide
Would you be able to recover your systems in the event of a disaster? Hopefully the answer is yes. To help you make sure your backups and restores are being done correctly, we've pulled together a multitude of tips, articles, white papers and other r... Learning Guide
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System i5 backup: Brushing up on BRMS
Backup and recovery expert Ken Graap is a big fan of the IBM backup Recovery and Media Services (BRMS) product. According to Ken, BRMS has proven to be a robust and complete software solution for backing up and recovering the AS/400, iSeries and i5 s... Tip
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