IBM i Role-Swap Automation

Program Overview

Role-Swap Automation pushes the Backup SnapShot family further toward high-availability and DR execution by focusing on controlled switchover behavior. The product is positioned as a way to execute a role swap to the target IBM i system as quickly as possible during an outage.

This is important because many recovery architectures fail not at the data-copy stage but at the execution stage. If failover steps are manual, brittle, or unclear, recovery time expands and confidence drops.

Best Fit

Best fit for IBM i teams that already have continuity copies or a Backup SnapShot foundation and now need more disciplined switchover mechanics in a DR or HA design.

What this program helps with

• Simplified role-swap or switchover execution for target IBM i systems
• Reduced manual failover handling during unplanned outage scenarios
• A stronger continuity workflow than copy-only protection approaches
• Better alignment with HA and DR testing conversations

What to vet before shortlist

• Define who owns role-swap execution during a real incident
• Check how often the switchover process can be tested without disrupting production
• Review whether surrounding network and application dependencies are ready too