One of the reasons organizations trust IBM i is its stability. An IBM i system can run for months—or even years—without a restart. Still, certain maintenance tasks, configuration changes, or recovery situations require you to stop and start the system correctly. In this post, I’ll explain how IBM i starts, how users sign on, and…
If you are new to IBM i operations or if you want to strengthen your fundamentals, this post will walk you through the core operational areas every IBM i administrator must understand. Think of this as your practical foundation before you move into security, performance tuning, backups, and automation. In this first part of the…
In the world of IBM i, the “reboot” process is far more sophisticated than just turning a machine off and on. Understanding how the system manages its code across different “Sides” and “Modes” is the difference between a seamless update and a total system outage. These concepts form the backbone of safe PTF management on…
If you manage an IBM i environment, you know that keeping your system stable isn’t just a “good idea”—it’s a necessity. Whether your IBM i system runs critical business apps or backend services, keeping your system patched and reliable is non-negotiable. That’s where PTFs come in — and if you’ve ever hesitated before installing one,…
