Understanding the AS400 (IBM i) #shorts

A short explaining what AS400 is today, which is often misunderstood, it still runs as the core systems for many industries.

The IBM AS400, now known as IBM Power Systems and IBM i, is often misunderstood. Unlike traditional servers, the AS400 is a complete, modern system – first launched as AS400, then iSeries, and now IBM i. Don’t be fooled by the old names; IBM keeps it cutting edge, and yes, IBM i even runs in the cloud! It powers core systems in industries like insurance, banking, retail, and more.

Today, IBM Power Systems hardware supports features like shared RAM across machines, while IBM i receives regular updates for top-tier security and reliability – with some of the lowest downtimes in the industry. It's not just hardware; it's an entire ecosystem, complete with its own terminal interface for easy management.

So, whether you see it as a traditional server or something cloud-like, IBM i is here to stay – powerful, secure, and always evolving.

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