Name: Turn up the Power: External Disk and Hardware Replication on i... A Case Study!
Start: 2025-05-20T15:15:00-0700
End: 2025-05-20T16:15:00-0700

Unlock the Power of IBM i at POWERUp 2025!

Join us in Disneyland, California, for POWERUp 2025, the premier conference for IBM i professionals. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just starting your IBM i journey, this event offers unparalleled education, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Stay ahead of the curve with insights from industry leaders, explore the latest innovations, and connect with a thriving community that shares your passion for IBM i. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, grow your skills, and power up your career!

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

Room 11

Your IBM i does a great job of managing internal disk, so why upgrade to external storage using a SAN? Your replication software may require some extra time and attention, but it gets the job done - so why change? Turns out there are lots of reasons to change both! This won't be a nuts and bolts how-to session. Rather it will be a case study of the decisions made by one large appliance and electronics retailer to implement these technologies, including the considerations, decisions, trade-offs, and benefits. You may not leave this session knowing how to do it, but you'll understand why you might want to, and you'll be ready to ask many of the right questions to get you there.

You'll leave this session better prepared to:

Determine if external storage is right for your environment
Understand the trade-offs involved with external storage and hardware replication
Know what questions to ask along the way!

Speakers

Steve Wolk

CTO, PC Richard & Son

Steven Wolk is the Chief Technology Officer for PC Richard & Son, a family owned and operated chain of 66 appliance and electronics superstores located throughout NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Founded in 1909, PC Richard has always been known for honesty, integrity, and reliability throughout... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 11 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Storage Technologies

COMMON POWERUp 2025

Steve Wolk

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