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Control for i

The goal of the "Control for i" product is to enable 100% monitoring of an IBM i partition without requiring any additional development. It seamlessly integrates with a variety of monitoring tools, such as Nagios, Centreon, CheckMK, Pandora, PRTG, ServiceNav, Shinken, SolarWinds, Zabbix, and more.

You can continue using your existing enterprise monitoring solution's familiar GUI interface!

why choose Control for i?

ONE TOOL TO MONITOR EVERYTHING

Compatible with 90% of monitoring tools on the market, 'Control for i' can be activated with just a single click.

  • Many companies rely on tools like Nagios, PRTG, Zabbix, and others to monitor all their servers; now, seamlessly integrate IBM i into these systems.
  • Provide your Helpdesk with a consistent user experience on IBM i, just like with other servers.
  • Benefit from these tools' intuitive and ergonomic interfaces, offering robust features and extensive customisation options.

IBM i MONITORING IS READY FOR THE CHALLENGES AHEAD  

Over 180 IBM i-specific controls, virtually unmatched by existing market monitoring tools. 
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  • Monitor critical applications and sensitive data running on your IBM i platform with confidence.  
  • Leverage relevant controls and alerts, built on M81's IBM i expertise and insights from over 500 customer partitions.  
  • Save costs compared to in-house development, while enhancing responsiveness, stability, completeness, and scalability.  
  • And for the final touch, seamlessly integrate your existing custom controls into 'Control for i'.
CONTINUITY OF SERVICE, REDUCED EMERGENCY RESPONSE COSTS  

Receive alerts on issues before they escalate into critical problems.  

  • Monitor the health of operations such as applications, ERP, and EDI, ensuring tasks like batch processing and backups run smoothly.  
  • Oversee the performance of High Availability software to guarantee uninterrupted service.  
  • Track CPU usage, disk occupancy, and subsystem status to proactively address potential performance drops for users.  
  • Ensure adequate tape availability before backups are initiated.  
  • Analyse collected data to optimise resource usage.  
  • Detect early signs of hardware and software degradation, as well as over- or under-utilised resources.
 

KEY BENEFITS

Compatible with 90% of proprietary, open-source, or SaaS monitoring tools  
Includes over 180 integrated controls  
Utilises native IBM i commands  
'Plug & Play' product: quick and easy installation  
Simple and intuitive to use  
Automated actions and message response capabilities  
Proven stability: installed on over 500 systems worldwide  
Feature-rich, backed by 7 years of experience with approximately 3 updates per year to meet customer needs and technological advancements  
Highly-rated customer support hotline  
Available in two licensing options: Perpetual or Subscription
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