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Abstract
This IBM® Redbooks® publication introduces a technical overview on the main new features, functions and enhancements available in IBM i 6.1 (formely called i5/OS® V6R1). It gives a summary and brief explanation about new capabilities and what has changed in the operating system and also many of the licensed programs and application development tools associated with IBM i. From a functional and performance viewpoint, IBM i 6.1 has improved capabilities and they are described at this publication.
Many other new and enhanced functions will be described such as virtualization of storage, security, java performance, improved performance with IBM System Storage™ devices, backup and recovery, including base IBM i, Backup, Recovery and Media Services (BRMS), introducing the PowerHA™ product, IBM Systems Director-based system management and an easier Web enablement.
The information provided by this book will be useful for customers, business partners, and IBM service professionals with planning, supporting, upgrading, and implementing IBM i 6.1 solutions
Table of contents
Chapter 1. IBM i 6.1 introduction and summary
Chapter 2. Security enhancements
Chapter 3. Backup and recovery
Chapter 4. Availability
Chapter 5. Database
Chapter 6. Performance
Chapter 7. Logical partitioning
Chapter 8. Networking
Chapter 9. Printing
Chapter 10. Integration with BladeCenter and System x
Chapter 11. IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i5/OS
Chapter 12. Web serving
Chapter 13. Web enablers
Chapter 14. Application development
Chapter 15. Rational products for IBM i
Chapter 16. IBM Systems Director Navigator for i
Chapter 17. System i Access products
Chapter 18. Miscellaneous IBM i 6.1 changes
Chapter 19. Upgrading IBM i
Chapter 20. IVM and HMC feature summary
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