Your IBM i system has survived hardware failures, recessions, bad CIOs, and 20 years of “we’ll modernize next year.” But now the cloud is calling — and ignoring it is no longer an option. The Journey to the Cloud is a brutally practical, refreshingly honest guide to migrating IBM i (AS/400) workloads to the public cloud without rewriting everything, blowing up uptime, or losing your sanity. This book is written for the people who actually keep IBM i systems running: No vendor BS - No “rewrite it all” nonsense - No six-year modernization fantasies Inside, you’ll learn how to: Assess your IBM i environment without expensive consultants - Design cloud architectures that actually work - Execute lift-and-shift migrations with minimal downtime - Handle GO SAVE, BRMS, Option 21/22/23 like a pro - Survive cutover weekend without getting fired - Operate IBM i confidently after the migration It’s funny because it’s true. It’s practical because it’s been done. If your uptime is legendary but your data center is not — this book is for you.