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AS/400 Disaster Recovery
Customized, economical disaster recovery and backup solutions for the IBM i environment, including Legacy AS/400 systems on various OS Version Releases. Key risks a Disaster Recovery Plan can be focused on mitigating:
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Backup Testing
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Redundant Hardware to match you systems
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Mitigate Natural disasters (floods, fires, earthquakes)
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Recovery from Cyberattacks or ransomware
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Hedge against Human error
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Mitigate Regional Power outages or data center failures
Disaster Recovery Planning Components
Backups and Restores
Regular and comprehensive backups of:
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System and user data
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Configuration and security settings
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Application objects
These backups are typically done using SAVxxx commands (e.g., SAVLIB, SAVOBJ) and stored on tape, virtual tape libraries (VTLs), or external storage. -
Many firms have never tested their backups in a Disaster Recovery Scenario. We provide annual testing and certification.
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High Availability (HA)
Solutions that replicate data and system changes in real-time to a backup AS/400 system or LPAR (can be local or remote). These include:
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PowerHA for IBM i
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MIMIX
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iTERA HA
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Maxava HA
Disaster Recovery Sites
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A secondary location (cold, warm, or hot site) where you can recover and run your system if the primary site fails.
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Role-Swapping and Testing
DR plans typically include role-swap capabilities, where the backup system takes over the production role. Regular testing is crucial to ensure recovery will work when needed. -
BRMS (Backup, Recovery and Media Services)
IBM’s integrated tool for managing backup and recovery on IBM i systems. It automates backup processes and helps track media and policies. -
Cloud-Based DR
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Cloud-based DR services to replicate or back up IBM i environments to a secure cloud, enabling rapid recovery without owning a second data center.