How
does UndoIT 2.0 work?
UndoIT 2.0
archives the actions of many common AS/400 commands. It is important
to note that UndoIT 2.0 requires NO SPECIAL COMMANDS. Archiving
is instantaneous and transparent. Any authorized user can simply
type "UNDO" on the command line and choose which previously
authorized commands to undo.
When a command
is archived, a "snapshot" is taken of the object and/or
object attributes. This "snapshot" is stored in the
UndoIT archive library for later research and retrieval. This
library is automatically purged based on preset criteria by the
administrator.
What
is a Snapshot?
An object
(file, program, data area, job description, etc.) and/or its attributes
are captured prior to the execution of certain commands and stored
in the archives for later research and retrieval. This occurs
in real time, instantly and transparently to the user.
How
is a company vulnerable? Shouldn't backups be good enough?
Every iSeries
(AS/400) has a “Window of Vulnerability”. The Window
of Vulnerability exists between the last backup and the next backup
(usually nightly). How is a company vulnerable during this time
period? Any changes to objects during this “Window”
isn’t archived. File journalling doesn’t address this
issue, it only archives file data, not objects and object attributes.
Mirroring technology doesn’t address this issue. High-availability
systems doesn’t address this issue.
A company
is vulnerable in 3 distinct ways: Time, Money, Resources
- Time
Researching problems takes time. Usually the
most critical research takes place when time is most limited.
- Money
Time is money. When employees and contractors
spend valuable time researching problems that occur during this
window of vulnerability, it costs your company money.
- Resources
When an employee is wasting time researching
and correcting problems, they are not working on their regularly
assigned tasks.
How
are the archives removed from the AS/400?
UndoIT 2.0
has a processor job that is run in the background throughout the
day. When idle for a particular time (set by the System Administrator)
this process will kick off another job which removes any archives
whose time retention has expired. This is completely transparent
to the user and requires no manual intervention.
What commands
are supported in UndoIT 2.0?
