Sometimes, the answer to a tricky problem is right in front of you - you just have to know where to look. During a rollout of our next-gen POS across IBM i on IBM Power servers using Red Hat Ansible, a puzzling performance problem led to a surprising discovery. This session explores how we used Ansible & AI to detect & resolve hidden issues before they became major disruptions. Learn how automation & AI can work together to uncover problems & boost reliability. If you're tackling real-world IT challenges & want practical strategies to work smarter using Ansible & AI, join us to discuss: - How Ansible can be used for more than just automation - Tips for leveraging AI in solving problems - Ways to spot hidden issues before they become big problems to make your infrastructure more reliable

Steve Wolk, Chief Technology Officer, PC Richard & Son

Nima Bank, IT Systems Manager, PC Richard & Son

Session Topic: Security, Storage, IBM i & Power
Activity Type: Technology Breakout
Industry: Cross Industry
Technical Level: Introductory Level
Product: IBM i, Red Hat Ansible Automation, IBM Power with IBM Storage Solutions
Role: Infrastructure Engineer