EM4i is great for monitoring IBM i messages and getting responses from users without requiring them to sign on. But we’ve been asked a number of times whether we could bring EM4i and AAG together, […]
Author: Chris Hird
Quick Update
We’ve highlighted AAG’s ability to send passive check results and control commands directly from IBM i to Nagios XI, providing immediate notification of events while allowing IBM i processes to manage Nagios monitoring automatically. Also […]
IBM i Open Source: The Security Risk You May Have Forgotten
IBM i has embraced Open Source over the last several years, giving administrators access to thousands of modern packages through Yum (and now DNF), making it easier than ever to install development tools, utilities, monitoring […]
Easier, More Secure Email Notifications for IBM i
Reliable email notifications are critical to both high availability and systems monitoring. For many years, HA4i and EM4i have included an integrated email client, allowing IBM i applications to generate and send alerts directly through […]
AAG from small beginnings
Over the last few years, AAG from Shield Advanced Solutions Ltd has evolved from a powerful IBM i monitoring plugin into a full IBM Power monitoring ecosystem focused on automation, scalability, and operational efficiency. What […]
AAG gets new AIX checks.
The latest release of the now includes 15 new monitoring checks for the AIX platform. This is a major step forward in delivering a unified monitoring solution across IBM Power Systems environments. AAG already provides […]
Handling PWRDWNSYS with Nagios Monitoring
When the system is scheduled to go down for routine maintenance, it’s important that the appropriate actions are taken to notify stakeholders in advance. Too often, our phones light up with alerts simply because someone […]
Real-Time IBM i Monitoring: Using Watch Programs and Nagios XI
One of the biggest challenges in monitoring is the gap between scheduled checks. You might have a check that runs every hour, but what if a critical message requires a reply right now? This is […]
Bridging the Air-Gap: Secure CVE Management for Isolated IBM i Systems
In the world of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), security is often a double-edged sword. Many clients strictly prohibit their IBM i systems from accessing the internet—even via secure channels. While this “air-gapping” provides a layer […]
Bob part II Simple C Program
Finally managed to get Bob IDE working on a Ubuntu PC so thought I would put it to work with a simple task. For those who just want the headlines, didn’t go so well even […]