Shield Advanced Solutions, leading providers of High Availability software, today released Version 7, Release 2 for HA4i (High Availability for the IBM i). This is a premier logical replication solution for the IBM i that provides the ability to replicate system data and objects between systems using remote journal technology. HA4i delivers a flexible and simplistic approach to implementing a HA solution which allows small to mid-sized companies to achieve a ‘big business’ High Availability solution. Newly introduced capabilities in V7R2 include:
? New Audit Tracking Process
? Improved Journal Based IFS Replication Processes
? Improved Role Swap Process
? Remote Monitoring of Production Processes
? Tighter Integration with Shield’s JQG4i (Job Queue Content Capture Product)
? Additional Object Coverage
? Full ILE Integration with Service Programs
? Revised and Easy to Use Product Interfaces
“This version continues to build on the functionality of its predecessors” explains Chris Hird, president of Shield Advanced Solutions. “Taking the input from our customers we have tailored the new functionality to meet their demands, resulting in a product that is even simpler to use and manage. Using the latest ILE and service program build techniques has reduced the footprint and increased the performance of HA4i on your IBM i.
Technical
HA4i requires IBM i OS Version 6, release 1 and upwards and uses remote journaling for database replication. Object replication is triggered by the use of the Audit journal and advanced request filtering to ensure effective resource use.
All of the changes within this release have been made with simplicity in mind. Installation and management should be possible by regular skilled staff without the need of a specially certified consultant.
Licensing is IBM tier-based.
Background
Operational since 2007, HA4i used the latest technology available on IBM i.” Says Hird, “New features and enhancements have taken the product beyond its original concepts, while still retaining the easy to manage philosophy.”
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