How to migrate IBM i AS400 Applications to Windows, UNIX or Linux? Introduction Organizations have made large investments in the development of legacy systems along with resources and infrastructure to ensure business continuity. Over time, this maintenance tends to get more complex as data evolves while technology and client demands exceed it. ● In response custom applications were built, however, these remain short-term solutions. There is a need to move to more agile applications as the current technology slowly becomes obsolete. ● This also involves keeping the larger picture in minds such as reusability and economic feasibility. ● A decision to migrate applications to open growth platforms or hardy operating environments including Linux, UNIX and Windows is spurred by the goal to help clients and their customers meet the required market needs. ● These developments have been largely possible with the rapid pace in technological growth. So it is only natural that with an evolving maturity of the marketplace, companies will also consider leveraging these benefits.
Organizations logically prefer to run their AS400 applications on these faster, dependable, open growth platforms rather than using the operating system of AS400. The migration of RPG applications to IBM’s I platform is also another solution. Migration requires the support of tools such as Infinite i, developed by Infinite Corporation, including many other organizations that employ modernization platforms such as ASNA, LANSA, MuleSoft, Unibol, Infinite, BCD and G&G, along with the expertise of IT professionals.