IBM i 7.4 end of support is September 30. Here is the bill
IBM i 7.4 end of support lands September 30, 2026. The exact Service Extension multipliers, what the money stops covering, and why 28 days is not enough.
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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.