Re: Modernization?

[Aaron Bartell <aaronbartell@xxxxxxxxx>]

How about a *fast* browser based interface for admin tasks.  Specifically, I
have ALWAYS found Systems Director Navigator to be VERY slow on many of it's
pages.  Love the concept, but I literally can't use it 80% of the time (some
pages won't even load).

Aaron Bartell
http://mowyourlawn.com
http://mowyourlawn.com/blog/


On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:16 AM, Mike Pavlak <Mike.Pavlak@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Maurice and all,
>
> One would infer from your message that you have some concerns about DB2i
> or IBM i being "Modern".  Can you share what you believe might be
> lacking in these regarding what may be considered modern?  I am
> currently sitting in CAAC Requirement meetings in Rochester and would be
> happy to include requirements by you and the community at large for IBM
> to consider.
>
> Please lay off the marketing shtick, I ain't beating that horse in this
> venue.  See iManifest for more details on that.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
>
> mike.p@xxxxxxxx   Cell: (408)679-1011   Office: (815)722-3454
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: web400-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:web400-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Maurice O'Prey
> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:43 PM
> To: 'Web Enabling the AS400 / iSeries'
> Subject: Re: [WEB400] Modernization?
>
> I suppose it depends on what your definition of modern is.
>
> It's good yes, but modern??
>
> > > Thought I'd share an email I received and my response......
>
> ========================================================================
> ==
>
> Thanks for the offer.  However, we already have a "modern
> industry-standard platform" .  IBM i on Power - which includes a modern
> relational database.
>
>
> > > > From: /redacted/ <<<
> Dear Roger,
>
> I have logged a few calls to your desk and wondered if we could set up a
> time to speak. Do you have some time available this month?
>
> I wanted to reach out to you and your team and see if the timing is
> right to discuss with our Application Modernisation team about
> "Modernizing your aging applications", the week beginning November
> 16th 2009.
>
> <redacted>  is specialized in migrating legacy applications and
> databases to modern industry-standard platforms and systems in an
> automated fashion. Over the last 12 years <redacted> has successfully
> combined a market leading suite of automated migration tools, proven
> methodology, and expertise to help organizations maximize the value of
> their legacy systems while minimizing risk and cost.   <redacted> has
> several successful modernization projects of small, midsize, and
> large-scale applications in AS/400 and client/server environments.
>
> Services Provided by <redacted> in Enterprise Technology Modernization.
> A)      Application Inventory and Global Assessment - Providing a
> complete inventory of a company's legacy assets across all desired
> legacy platforms.
> B)      Modernization Roadmap - We work with clients to develop a
> detailed, technical, comprehensive roadmap to safely modernize desired
> legacy systems over time.
> C)      Database Migration - Migrate from pre-relational databases to
> modern relational databases.
> D)     Application Migration - Migrate from legacy application languages
> to modern platforms such as Microsoft.NET and J2EE without any
> reinvestments and re-write of the application.
> E)      Architecture Migration - Web Enablement, Client server to
> Multi-Tier, Client server to SOA. Reap the benefits of three-tier
> architecture for enterprise-class Quality of Service.
> F)      Application development and maintenance - We have all technical
> capabilities to offer support services ranging from version. 4.0 to the
> latest versions. Minimize IT maintenance and support costs through Web
> deployment.
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