IBM I System Administration A Complete Guide

IBM i System Administration is the backbone of mission-critical enterprise operations, yet many organizations lack a clear view of their strengths and gaps. Without a structured approach, performance issues, security risks, and compliance lapses can go undetected, costing time and money. This guide delivers a practical pathway to master IBM i administration and drive measurable improvement. The book is built around a proven Self-Assessment methodology that presents hundreds of IBM i-specific diagnostic questions organized into seven criteria: Recognize, Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control, and Sustain. Readers rate each question on a 1-5 scale, and the answers generate a radar-chart Scorecard that instantly highlights the exact areas needing attention. Even professionals with limited IBM i experience can quickly gauge how their environment measures up against industry best practices. Included Professional Toolkit (40-48 Practitioner Tools): All toolkit content is generated fresh at the time of purchase, ensuring alignment with the latest IBM i standards and practices. The toolkit is divided into ten sections, Getting Started, Assessment and Planning, Models and Frameworks, Processes and Handoffs, Operations and Execution, Performance and KPIs, Quality and Compliance, Sustainment and Support, Advanced Topics, and Reference. It contains more than 30 deliverables in Excel, PDF, and markdown formats, including maturity assessments, gap analyses, decision frameworks, implementation roadmaps, stakeholder maps, process runbooks, KPI dashboard templates, risk matrices, audit checklists, quick reference cards, and more. Each Excel file provides three sheets (Instructions, Template, Pro Tips and Common Mistakes); each PDF includes Pro Tips, Common Mistakes, and a Quick Reference section. All tools are tailored specifically to IBM i System Administration, not generic templates. Every purchase also grants Lifetime Updates. As IBM i technology and best-practice guidance evolve, the author provides ongoing revisions to both the book content and the toolkit, so readers always have current, relevant resources at hand. This guide is ideal for IBM i System Administrators, IT Operations Managers, and Compliance Officers who need to evaluate and improve their IBM i environments. For example, a System Administrator preparing for an internal audit can use the assessment questions and audit checklist to identify compliance gaps and develop an action plan before the audit begins. Developed by The Art of Service, business process architects serving over 100,000 professionals across 160 countries since 2000. Every book and toolkit draws on 25 years of operational excellence research and a continuously updated knowledge base spanning hundreds of industry frameworks.