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IBM i 7.2 Technology Refresh 1 Offers Performance, Usability, and Integration Enhancements

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IBM i 7.2 Technology Refresh 1 includes the following features and benefits:

 

    • IBM i Integrated Web Services Server (IWS) delivers support for REST-based web services, widely used by the industry.

 

    • IBM Web Administration GUI for i streamlines configuration and management options and adds support for REST-based web services.

 

    • Enhancements to the IBM HTTP Server enable HTTP server jobs to run in a customized subsystem, isolating impact of HTTP workload from other work on the system.

 

    • 5770DG1 now includes the open source node.js server side JavaScript runtime engine.

 

    • IBM Navigator for i includes new performance and usability enhancements, using the latest in web technology to improve the user experience.

 

    • IBM DB2 for i continues to focus on new and advanced SQL capabilities, productivity benefits for database engineers, and the ability to security enhance business-critical data in a production environment.

 

    • IBM i supports the latest improvements to the following IBM Software Group products, helping you to realize the business benefits delivered by each product:

 

      • Rational® Developer for i V9.1.1 simplifies the setup and management of development teams.

 

      • IBM Connections V5.0 CR1 helps you collaborate with customers and business partners using enterprise social software on IBM i.

 

      • IBM MQ for Multiplatforms, V8.0 (MQ V8) adds new Advanced Message Security options for IBM I as well as new packaging and delivery options for File Transfer.

 

    • Enhancements to Backup, Recovery and Media Services (BRMS) include additional automation and ease of use.

 

    • Support is added for new Enterprise Power Systems built with POWER8 architecture and processors.

 

    • Additional I/O options include a new PCI expansion drawer.

 

    • Minimum 35 GB load source is now available for external storage and virtual disk configurations.

 

    • Support is added for the new IBM TS1150 tape drive machine type 3592 Models E08 and EH8.

 

    • Enhancements to RPG IV ALIAS include support for files and relaxed rules for data structures for I/O operations.

 

 

These announcements are documented in the iZone of IBM developerWorks.

 

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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