IBM i always steady and solid
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
IBM i, also known as AS400, is a platform that we use to host back-end databases along with business techno-functional logic. Enterprise resource planning software such as Infor LX, Infor XA, JD Edwards, and JDA are well popular on IBM i and we frequently deal with them. We provide consultation on techno-functional incidents and modifications occurring in data warehouse and online transaction processing application modules for above said ERPs. We also provide our expertise in building interfaces with remote applications using electronic data interchange or Infor ION messaging.
Pros
- Very high availability and performance stability.
- Flexible to host non-native programming languages and packages.
- Easy on data architecture, Reliable data backup options.
- Easy to implement business functional changes.
- Compatible on older version while progressing with newer ones.
- Easy to learn and teach on technical skills.
- Far superior security from IBM i's birth
Cons
- Needed more CASE tools like RDi on IBM i to be developed.
- The webSphere-related hosting procedure needs to improvised for quick turnaround or setup.
- Just like XML-into, JSON based parser will be helpful to deal with modern data sets.
Most Important Features
- Server based architecture
- Support of DB2 data base
- Multiple interface options such as FTP, message queue
- Low cost for hosting the system live
- Business application security is well advanced.
Return on Investment
- Low cost on IBM i server maintenance.
- Easy to move on cloud based system.
- Data migration is easy between applications as well as servers.
Alternatives Considered
GoAnywhere MFT, FileZilla, HelpSystems Sequel Data Access and Atlassian Jira Align (formerly AgileCraft)
Other Software Used
Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Jira Software