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Managing IBM i disaster recovery has traditionally demanded specialist knowledge, scripted runbooks, and stressful manual switchovers. This session explores how modern SaaS orchestration is changing that reality — automating multi-cluster discovery, health monitoring, and failover management through a single browser-based interface. We'll examine real-world challenges faced by IBM i shops and MSPs alike, and walk through how agentless, SaaS architectures are making DR more accessible, consistent, and scalable — without adding headcount.

VS Code and Code for IBM i are really built with IBM i developers in mind. Add the Db2 for IBM i extension in the mix and you get the perfect toolset for working with the database. This open source extension, built by the community for the community, brings all the tools one needs to run queries and display results from within VS Code. But wait, there's more! Data export, Visual Explain, SELF, AI integration ... there is lot of great features to discover, and they are right at your fingertips !

IBM i is famous for reliability — but it’s the underused, often overlooked features built directly into the platform that make it a true powerhouse for modern business. In this session, we’ll uncover the capabilities hiding in plain sight: tools and functions that come standard with IBM i yet rarely get the spotlight.We’ll explore surprising built-in technologies such as SQL services that replace entire utilities, database-driven system introspection, object management through simple queries, integrated open-source runtimes, and powerful automation features that eliminate scripting complexity. You’ll see how developers and administrators can leverage these out-of-the-box tools to simplify operations, improve visibility, accelerate development, and unlock new functionality without purchasing add-ons or deploying new servers.Through real examples and practical scenarios, we’ll demonstrate how these features can solve everyday challenges — from debugging and performance tuning to auditing, deployment automation, and API integration — all with the tools you already have.Whether you're a veteran IBM i professional or new to the platform, you’ll walk away with a fresh perspective and a toolkit of capabilities you can start using the moment you return to the office.