IBM i 7.2: An Efficient, Resilient Platform for Business

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IBM i 7.2 includes the following new enhancements:

 

    • Enhanced security options in DB2 for i

 

    • Many new functions for programmer productivity and expanded function in DB2 for i

 

    • Improved ease of use with IBM Navigator for i

 

    • Enhancements to iAccess Client Solutions

 

    • Extension of security to more applications through new single sign-on (SSO) environments

 

    • Liberty Core as the base for Integrated Application Server

 

    • Support for Zend Server 6.0 on IBM i 7.2

 

    • Performance improvements for the integrated file system (IFS)

 

    • Extensions to the printing environments

 

    • Expanded Hub functions for Backup, Recovery, and Media Services (BRMS)

 

    • PowerHA SystemMirror for i Express Edition with new HyperSwap capability

 

    • Support for new Power Systems built with POWER8 architecture and processor

 

    • Additional I/O capabilities including support for WAN over LAN

 

    • Rational tools enhancements to support Free Format Report Program Generator (RPG)

 

    • Support for the open source file serving solution Samba

 

 

Find out more here.

IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service.

For more information, visit: www.ibm.com.

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