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Many IBM i environments still rely on tape vaulting or backup-only second sites for offsite protection, approaches that struggle to meet today’s recovery, security, and audit requirements. These models introduce operational overhead, slow restores, and increased exposure to ransomware and data integrity issues. This session examines what effective offsite data protection for IBM i should look like today, with a focus on recoverability, immutability, and operational efficiency. We’ll review where traditional offsite strategies commonly fail and clarify the practical differences between replication, backup copies, and offsite recovery data. Attendees will be introduced to a modern, fully managed offsite copy approach designed specifically for IBM Power environments. The solution integrates with existing IBM i backup tools, supports immutable retention, and delivers predictable restore performance, without adding infrastructure or changing day-to-day operations.
Session takeaway: Attendees will leave with a clear framework for evaluating offsite data protection options for IBM i and identifying approaches that improve recovery confidence while reducing operational burden.
