Buying Questions

Tape & Storage

• What's the difference between a tape library and a VTL?
• Is LTO tape still relevant for backup in 2026?
• Can I use a virtual tape library with IBM i / AS400?
• What IBM tape library models are still sold and supported?

Migration

• Why migrate from AS400 to a current IBM Power Systems server?
• Does moving to Power 11 mean rewriting my RPG applications?
• What happens if I keep running hardware past its End of Support date?
• Do I lose my 5250 "green screen" applications when I migrate?
• How long does an AS400 to Power Systems migration typically take?
• What should I check before starting a migration?

Platform Basics

• What's the difference between AS400, IBM i, and Power Systems?
• Can IBM i and other operating systems run on the same physical Power server?
• How does Capacity on Demand work?
• What is a Technology Refresh (TR), and how often should I check mine?

Security

• What is Managed SIEM, and how is it different from running Splunk myself?
• What is FIELDPROC, and do I need it?