When to install IBM i 7.6 TR3, after what TR2 did to networks
IBM i 7.6 TR3 and 7.5 TR9 were announced October 27 for November 20 GA. When to install the fall TR, what to take first, and what to prep now.
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IBM i TR8 virtual Ethernet fix: which path fits your partition
IBM i 7.5 TR8 and 7.6 TR2 can cut all network access on Virtual Ethernet 268C partitions. Find out if you're exposed and which IBM fix path fits.
IBM i 7.4 end of support came September 30. Here is the bill
IBM i 7.4 reached end of support on September 30, 2026. The Service Extension multipliers, what the money stops covering, and what to do if you are still on it.
IBM i Migrate While Active: what it costs and what it won't do
IBM i Migrate While Active costs $2,000 per core per year, and IBM says it is not a DR solution. What the summer TRs added to MWA, BRMS, and tape.
IBM i 7.6 can now lock your own IPL behind an encryption key
IBM i 7.6 TR2 adds bring-your-own-key encryption via IBM Key Protect. It can also stop your system from IPLing without the right key. What to check first.
IBM i's first 2026 tech refresh lands, with a new entry server
IBM i 7.6 TR2 and 7.5 TR8 finally shipped July 24, alongside the Power S1112. Here's what's actually in it and what IBM i shops should do now.