Reduce Application Downtime
Deploy IBM i Database Changes in Minutes
Modernizing your IBM i database no longer has to mean downtime, disruption, or added risk. MDRapid delivers rapid database deployment by working alongside MDTransform and MDChange to dramatically reduce application downtime while safely implementing database changes across your enterprise.
By combining high availability technology with proven change management practices, MDRapid enables organizations to modernize database architecture while supporting business continuity and IT risk reduction.
Why Downtime Slows IBM i Modernization
For many IBM i environments, planned downtime remains the biggest obstacle to database modernization. Schema changes, critical file re-orgs, index updates, and partitioned table conversions often require extended outages—putting pressure on IT teams and business operations alike.
MDRapid removes these roadblocks by enabling database changes to occur while applications remain online, allowing organizations to move forward with modernization initiatives without sacrificing uptime or stability.
Rapid Database Deployment Without Taking Applications Offline
MDRapid uses a staged, synchronized approach to database change deployment. Database files are copied and transformed in a secure staging environment. All live data changes are journaled and continuously synchronized while indexes and structures are rebuilt in advance. The final cutover is reduced to minutes—or even seconds
This rapid database deployment model allows even multi-million and multi-billion-record IBM i files to be updated efficiently while applications remain available to users.
Building On Change Management for IBM i
MDRapid is designed specifically for IBM i environments that require strong governance and predictable outcomes. Integrated change management capabilities ensure that database changes are controlled, repeatable, and auditable.
With MDRapid, MDTransform, and MDChange working together, teams can:
- Validate transformations before deployment
- Schedule changes without extended maintenance windows
- Automate object movement into production
- Maintain rollback options if issues arise
This structured approach allows database updates to become part of normal operations rather than disruptive events.
Reduce IT Risk with Safe Staging and Rollback Protection
One of the biggest advantages of MDRapid is IT risk reduction. All database changes occur in a safe staging environment, isolated from production until you’re ready to deploy.
If interruptions occur—such as hardware issues, power outages, or subsystem failures—the conversion process can be safely restarted. Production applications and data remain untouched until final installation.
And if something doesn’t go as planned, MDChange provides robust rollback capabilities, allowing you to quickly return to your previous production state without data loss.
Eliminate Post-Install Issues and Costly Fixes
Traditional database changes often introduce unexpected issues after installation. MDRapid minimizes these risks by allowing teams to review, validate, and correct data mappings during normal business hours.
Using MDTransform’s SQL-based transformation capabilities, data can be reshaped for new or existing tables before deployment—eliminating the need for custom conversion programs or costly post-install updates.
Installation becomes a predictable, low-stress process: simply moving verified objects into production.
Business Benefits of MDRapid for IBM i
- Minimized planned downtime for database changes
- Faster modernization through rapid database deployment
- Reduced operational and business risk
- Connect speed with change management controls for IBM i
- Greater confidence in database updates and releases
- Improved productivity for IT teams and developers
If downtime has been halting your business or delaying critical updates, MDRapid provides a proven path forward—modernizing your IBM i database while protecting uptime and reducing risk.
Ready to Deploy IBM i Database Changes Faster and Safer?
MDRapid empowers organizations to modernize with confidence by combining rapid database deployment, disciplined change management, and built-in IT risk reduction.