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Unlock the Power of IBM i at POWERUp 2026!

Join us in New Orleans, Louisiana for POWERUp 2026, the premier conference for IBM i professionals. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just starting your IBM i journey, this event offers unparalleled education, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Stay ahead of the curve with insights from industry leaders, explore the latest innovations, and connect with a thriving community that shares your passion for IBM i. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, grow your skills, and power up your career!
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Farewell Tape…  Long Live Tape!
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Galerie 1
Evaluation Survey
This session will take in a brief review of the history of magnetic media on the IBM i, along with some of the issues along the way.  It will offer a wider variety of options available to backup/archive data from the IBM I today, with a look at techniques that have become more prevalent (and feasible) in current implementations.  Attendees will get information that may provide more possibilities for their own environments than they knew were available.
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avatar for Aaron Brown

Aaron Brown

Sr. Solutions Architect, ProActive Solutions Inc.
Aaron Brown is a Sr. Solutions Architect with ProActive Solutions, Inc, an IBM Business Partner based in Mission, Kansas.  

Aaron left a career in retail management to take a computer operator job on some system called an "AS/400" nearly 30 years ago. Over those 30 years, he has been able to work with some very large implementations (and some smaller implementations) of IBM i - giving him a broad scope... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Galerie 1
  Systems Management

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