Deploying A Cloud On Ibm System Z

Author : Mike Buzzetti,James Kuchler,Charlie Lawrence,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738450438

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Deploying a Cloud on IBM System z by Mike Buzzetti,James Kuchler,Charlie Lawrence,IBM Redbooks Pdf

Cloud computing, using shared resources in public spaces instead of in-house IT organizations, is the latest thing in IT. Lines of business even bypass their own IT shops to take advantage of external providers of cloud offerings. However, many of the users that employ public cloud services have not considered issues involving security, compliance, and availability. Cloud represents a new business model that requires a process discipline as well as the use of a corresponding set of technologies. The new model requires an understanding of the hardware configuration, software images, a virtualized storage infrastructure, and network management. For many organizations that have mainframe resources, the IT professionals already manage these different disciplines and aspects of resources as part of their overall management of the platform. The mainframe's proven capability to efficiently and securely provide virtualization, combined with the existing skills in the IT organization, suggest that in-house mainframe resources provide an ideal environment in which to pilot cloud computing. This IBM® RedpaperTM document describes the steps we took to create an environment that can efficiently deploy and manage a cloud in a Linux®-based Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

Author : Jeffrey Bisti,Frank De Gilio,Randy Frerking,Rich Jackson,Charlie Lawrence,Kellie Mathis,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738441535

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Creating IBM z/OS Cloud Services by Jeffrey Bisti,Frank De Gilio,Randy Frerking,Rich Jackson,Charlie Lawrence,Kellie Mathis,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® Redbooks® publication discusses the real world experience of an enterprise that developed and implemented IBM z/OS® cloud services. This book shares the experience of a team at Walmart Technology, Walmart Stores, Inc.® and some of the decisions they made to create business critical cloud services. These experiences and approaches relate to the z/OS platform, and might not apply to other hybrid cloud approaches. This book highlights the strengths and characteristics of z/OS that led the Walmart infrastructure and software engineers to use this platform as they transitioned from a traditional IT deployment to a cloud model. Embarking on a cloud strategy can be overwhelming. No shortage of approaches to cloud computing exists. This book focuses on a pragmatic approach for enterprises that are struggling to take advantage of their business assets in the cloud. This book introduces the basic cloud concepts as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Each chapter explains the importance of a particular NIST characteristic, the z/OS role in accomplishing the characteristic, and how it was implemented by the Walmart Technology team. This book is intended for IT professionals who are considering extending their IBM z SystemsTM environment to a hybrid cloud by unleashing the power of cloud services on z/OS. For information about creating cloud services that are hosted in IBM CICS®, see How Walmart Became a Cloud Services Provider with IBM CICS, SG24-8347.

Author : Bill White,Li Yong Li,Bo Chang Liu,Roberto Mosqueda,Livio Sousa,Qi Ye,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738440972

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IBM Cloud Manager with OpenStack on z Systems V4.2 by Bill White,Li Yong Li,Bo Chang Liu,Roberto Mosqueda,Livio Sousa,Qi Ye,IBM Redbooks Pdf

IBM® Cloud Manager with OpenStack for z SystemsTM, V4.2 is an easy-to-use cloud management solution that serves as a control point for cloud managed resources based on the OpenStack Juno distribution. IBM Cloud Manager with OpenStack for z Systems, V4.2 can operate as a cloud management hub that can manage IBM z SystemsTM, IBM Power SystemsTM, and x86 resources from a central point of control. This IBM Redbooks® publication gives a broad understanding of the architecture for IBM Cloud Manager with OpenStack for z Systems, V4.2, and how it can be implemented and deployed to support cloud services on the z Systems platform. This publication also helps you plan, install, configure, and use IBM Cloud Manager with OpenStack for z Systems, V4.2. It focuses on planning and design of your cloud environment on z Systems, as well as the installation and configuration definitions that are necessary to build and manage cloud resources under IBM z/VM®. This information is useful to IT architects and system administrators who plan for and install IBM Cloud Manage with OpenStack for z Systems. The reader is expected to have a good understanding of IBM z SystemsTM hardware, IBM z/VM, Linux on z Systems, and cloud concepts.

Author : Christian May,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738457833

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Deploying a Database Instance in an IBM Cloud Private Cluster on IBM Z by Christian May,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® RedpaperTM publication shows you how to deploy a database instance within a container using an IBM CloudTM Private cluster on IBM Z®. A preinstalled IBM SpectrumTM Scale 5.0.3 cluster file system provides back-end storage for the persistent volumes bound to the database. A container is a standard unit of software that packages code and all its dependencies, so the application runs quickly and reliably from one computing environment to another. By default, containers are ephemeral. However, stateful applications, such as databases, require some type of persistent storage that can survive service restarts or container crashes. IBM provides several products helping organizations build an environment on an IBM Z infrastructure to develop and manage containerized applications, including dynamic provisioning of persistent volumes. As an example for a stateful application, this paper describes how to deploy the relational database MariaDB using a Helm chart. The IBM Spectrum Scale V5.0.3 cluster file system is providing back-end storage for the persistent volumes. This document provides step-by-step guidance regarding how to install and configure the following components: IBM Cloud Private 3.1.2 (including Kubernetes) Docker 18.03.1-ce IBM Storage Enabler for Containers 2.0.0 and 2.1.0 This Redpaper demonstrates how we set up the example for a stateful application in our lab. The paper gives you insights about planning for your implementation. IBM Z server hardware, the IBM Z hypervisor z/VM®, and the IBM Spectrum Scale cluster file system are prerequisites to set up the example environment. The Redpaper is written with the assumption that you have familiarity with and basic knowledge of the software products used in setting up the environment. The intended audience includes the following roles: Storage administrators IT/Cloud administrators Technologists IT specialists

Author : Mike Buzzetti,James Kuchler,Thanh Lam,Charlie Lawrence,Sean M. Swehla,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738436241

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Deploying Cloud Components on POWER by Mike Buzzetti,James Kuchler,Thanh Lam,Charlie Lawrence,Sean M. Swehla,IBM Redbooks Pdf

"The world is changing. A new reality is emerging for organizations of every size from every part of the planet. It's called the cloud—a profound evolution of IT with revolutionary implications for business and society, creating new possibilities and enabling more efficient, flexible and collaborative computing models." _ http://www.ibm.com/cloud-computing/us/en/ This IBM® RedbooksTM publication applies to Version 6 Release 1 of AIX® on POWER® systems. This book is provided as an additional resource as you investigate or consider implementing and deploying a cloud in a POWER® environment in the context of infrastructure as a service. is provided as an additional resource as you investigate or consider implementing and deploying a cloud in a POWER environment in the context of infrastructure as a service. This book is intended for anyone who wants to learn more about Cloud Computing on Power systems.

Author : Makenzie Manna,Ravinder Akula,Matthew Cousens,Pabitra Mukhopadhyay,Anand Shukla,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738459530

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Getting Started: Journey to Modernization with IBM Z by Makenzie Manna,Ravinder Akula,Matthew Cousens,Pabitra Mukhopadhyay,Anand Shukla,IBM Redbooks Pdf

Modernization of enterprise IT applications and infrastructure is key to the survival of organizations. It is no longer a matter of choice. The cost of missing out on business opportunities in an intensely competitive market can be enormous. To aid in their success, organizations are facing increased encouragement to embrace change. They are pushed to think of new and innovative ways to counter, or offer, a response to threats that are posed by competitors who are equally as aggressive in adopting newer methods and technologies. The term modernization often varies in meaning based on perspective. This IBM® Redbooks® publication focuses on the technological advancements that unlock computing environments that are hosted on IBM Z® to enable secure processing at the core of hybrid. This publication is intended for IT executives, IT managers, IT architects, System Programmers, and Application Developer professionals.

Author : Carla Sadtler,Zhi Xian Chen,Seiichiro Imazeki,Matthew Kelm,Simon Kofkin-Hansen,Zhi Qiang Kou,Bobby McChesney,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738436555

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IBM Workload Deployer: Pattern-based Application and Middleware Deployments in a Private Cloud by Carla Sadtler,Zhi Xian Chen,Seiichiro Imazeki,Matthew Kelm,Simon Kofkin-Hansen,Zhi Qiang Kou,Bobby McChesney,IBM Redbooks Pdf

IBM® Workload Deployer provides a solution to creating, deploying, and managing workloads in an on-premise or private cloud. It is rich in features that allow you to quickly build and deploy virtual systems from base images, to extend those images, and to customize them for future use as repeatable deployable units. IBM Workload Deployer also provides an application-centric capability enabling rapid deployment of business applications. By using either of these deployment models, an organization can quickly instantiate a complete application platform for development, test, or production. The IBM Workload Deployer uses the concept of patterns to describe the logical configuration of both the physical and virtual assets that comprise a particular solution. The use of patterns allows an organization to construct a deployable solution one time, and then dispense the final product on demand. patterns are composed of an operating system and IBM software solutions, such as IBM WebSphere® Application Server and IBM WebSphere Virtual Enterprise. patterns are constructed to support a single application workload. The IBM Workload Deployer is shipped with a set of pre-loaded virtual images and virtual patterns. These images and patterns can be used to create comprehensive and flexible middleware solutions. They can also be cloned and customized to suit your specific needs. This IBM Redbooks® publication looks at two different aspects of customizing virtual systems for deployment into the cloud. First, it explores the capabilities of IBM Image Construction and Composition Tool to build and provide highly customized virtual images for use in virtual system patterns on the IBM Workload Deployer. Next, it looks at the virtual application capabilities of the IBM Workload Deployer, including those capabilities that allow you to deploy enterprise applications and database services to the cloud. It also introduces the IBM Workload Deployer Plugin Development Kit, which allows you to further extend the capabilities of the virtual application patterns.

Author : Christian May
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Cloud computing
ISBN : OCLC:1123174423

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Deploying a Database Instance in an IBM Cloud Private Cluster on IBM Z by Christian May Pdf

Author : Keith Winnard,Gary Puchkoff,Hiren Shah,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738455648

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IBM Cloud Provisioning and Management for z/OS: An Introduction by Keith Winnard,Gary Puchkoff,Hiren Shah,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® RedpaperTM publication introduces you to IBM Cloud Provisioning and Management for z/OS®. The paper was written to coincide with the announcement of IBM Cloud Provisioning and Management for z/OS and the software is not yet generally available (GA) at the time of this writing. As such, any examples that are shown are subject to change at any time before the software is GA. The goal of this paper is to provide you with an initial overview and more information to support the announcement. You might be new to clouds, or heard of many different variations of what a cloud might be. Therefore, it is useful to begin with establishing an understanding of cloud computing concepts. The paper describes the provisioning and management of z/OS middleware and explains how these aspects can be offered as a cloud service.

Author : Lydia Parziale,Berthold Gunreben,Filipe Miranda,Paul W Novak,Ken Werner,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738440989

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The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM z Systems Volume 3: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 by Lydia Parziale,Berthold Gunreben,Filipe Miranda,Paul W Novak,Ken Werner,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® Redbooks® publication is Volume 3 of a series of three books called The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM z Systems. The other two volumes are called: The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM z Systems Volume 1: IBM z/VM 6.3, SG24-8147 The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM z Systems Volume 2: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 Servers, SG24-8303 It is suggested that you start with Volume 1 of this series, because IBM z/VM® is the base "layer" when installing Linux on IBM z SystemsTM. Volume 1 starts with an introduction, describes planning, and then describes z/VM installation into a two-node, single system image (SSI) cluster, configuration, hardening, automation, and servicing. It adopts a cookbook format that provides a concise, repeatable set of procedures for installing and configuring z/VM using the SSI clustering feature. Volumes 2 and 3 describe how to roll your own Linux virtual servers on z Systems hardware under z/VM. The cookbook format continues with installing and customizing Linux. Volume 3 focuses on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12. It describes how to install and configure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 onto the Linux administration system, which does the cloning and other tasks. It also explains how to use AutoYaST2, which enables you to automatically install Linux using a configuration file, and explains how to create and use appliances and bootable images from configuration files. In addition, it provides information about common tasks and tools available to service SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

Author : Vasfi Gucer,Chris de Almeida,Joe Dorio,Israel Feygelman,Max Huber,Michael Knieriemen,Lars Lauber,Jussi Lehtinen,Jaswinder Singh Saini,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738460130

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IBM Cloud Object Storage System Product Guide by Vasfi Gucer,Chris de Almeida,Joe Dorio,Israel Feygelman,Max Huber,Michael Knieriemen,Lars Lauber,Jussi Lehtinen,Jaswinder Singh Saini,IBM Redbooks Pdf

Object storage is the primary storage solution that is used in the cloud and on-premises solutions as a central storage platform for unstructured data. IBM Cloud Object Storage is a software-defined storage (SDS) platform that breaks down barriers for storing massive amounts of data by optimizing the placement of data on commodity x86 servers across the enterprise. This IBM Redbooks® publication describes the major features, use case scenarios, deployment options, configuration details, initial customization, performance, and scalability considerations of IBM Cloud Object Storage on-premises offering. For more information about the IBM Cloud Object Storage architecture and technology that is behind the product, see IBM Cloud Object Storage Concepts and Architecture , REDP-5537. The target audience for this publication is IBM Cloud Object Storage IT specialists and storage administrators.

Author : Mike Buzzetti,James Kuchler,Charlie Lawrence,Rick Lemelin,Jim T. Suto,Sean M. Swehla,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738438184

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Implementing IBM SmartCloud Entry on IBM PureFlex System by Mike Buzzetti,James Kuchler,Charlie Lawrence,Rick Lemelin,Jim T. Suto,Sean M. Swehla,IBM Redbooks Pdf

Distributed computing has been transformed with the introduction of virtualization technology. This has driven a re-architecture of traditional data center workload placement. In 2012, IBM® announced IBM PureSystemsTM, a new offering based on preconfigured software, servers, and storage that form an expert integrated system. Expert integrated systems now combine traditional IT resources into a single optimized solution, with prepackaged components including servers, storage devices, networking equipment, and software. With this evolution of technology, we move from discrete, siloed, and underutilized IT resources to shared resource pools. This IBM Redbooks® publication can help you install, tailor, and configure IBM SmartCloud® Entry on the IBM PureFlexTM System offering. This book is intended for anyone who wants to learn more about cloud computing with IBM SmartCloud Entry and offerings based on IBM Flex SystemTM elements.

Author : Bill White,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738454399

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Manage Your Clouds with IBM Cloud Manager with OpenStack for z Systems, V4.2 by Bill White,IBM Redbooks Pdf

New services and capabilities are being made available to cloud computing environments on an ongoing basis. Taking advantage of these new services and capabilities is important to enhancing and improving your cloud environment and your business. Being able to manage these changes and your overall cloud environment is critical to ensuring you are providing a reliable operating environment for your organization. IBM® Cloud Manager with OpenStack for z SystemsTM, V4.2 provides advanced OpenStack integration and cloud virtualization and management capabilities for IBM zTM Systems. Incorporating open technologies makes it easier for businesses to adopt a cloud model and integrate it with their existing IT infrastructure and applications in order to meet their evolving business needs. This IBM Redbooks Solution Guide describes IBM Cloud Manager with OpenStack for z Systems, V4.2 and gives you insight into its wide range of capabilities. The Solution Guide explains the business value of the solution. It also provides an overview and high-level architecture of the solution and includes usage scenarios. Both supported platforms and ordering information are provided in the Solution Guide.

Author : Lydia Parziale,Edi Lopes Alves,Vic Cross,Paul Novak,Mauro Cesar de Souza,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738459721

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The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM Z Volume 1: IBM z/VM 7.2 by Lydia Parziale,Edi Lopes Alves,Vic Cross,Paul Novak,Mauro Cesar de Souza,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® Redbooks® publication is volume one of five in a series of books entitled The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM Z. The series includes the following volumes: The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM z Systems® Volume 1: IBM z/VM® 7.2, SG24-8147 The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM Z Volume 2: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Servers, SG24-8303 The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM z Systems Volume 3: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, SG24-8890 The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM z Systems Volume 4: Ubuntu Server 16.04, SG24-8354 Virtualization Cookbook for IBM Z Volume 5: KVM, SG24-8463 It is recommended that you start with Volume 1 of this series because the IBM z/VM hypervisor is the foundation (or base "layer") for installing Linux on IBM Z®. This book series assumes that you are generally familiar with IBM Z technology and terminology. It does not assume an in-depth understanding of z/VM or Linux. It is written for individuals who want to start quickly with z/VM and Linux, and get virtual servers up and running in a short time (days, not weeks or months). Volume 1 starts with a solution orientation, discusses planning and security, and then, describes z/VM installation methods, configuration, hardening, automation, servicing, networking, optional features, and more. It adopts a "cookbook-style" format that provides a concise, repeatable set of procedures for installing, configuring, administering, and maintaining z/VM. This volume also includes a chapter on monitoring z/VM and the Linux virtual servers that are hosted. Volumes 2, 3, and 4 assume that you completed all of the steps that are described in Volume 1. From that common foundation, these volumes describe how to create your own Linux virtual servers on IBM Z hardware under IBM z/VM. The cookbook format continues with installing and customizing Linux. Volume 5 provides an explanation of the kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) on IBM Z and how it can use the z/Architecture®. It focuses on the planning of the environment and provides installation and configuration definitions that are necessary to build, manage, and monitor a KVM on Z environment. This publication applies to the supported Linux on Z distributions (Red Hat, SUSE, and Ubuntu).

Author : Lydia Parziale,Murthy Garimella,Eric Marins,Filipe Miranda,Paul Novak,Vinodkumar Ramalingam,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738460062

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The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM Z Volume 2: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 by Lydia Parziale,Murthy Garimella,Eric Marins,Filipe Miranda,Paul Novak,Vinodkumar Ramalingam,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® Redbooks® publication is Volume 2 of a five-volume series of books entitled The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM Z®. This volume includes the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux on LNXADMIN" on page 3, describes how to install and configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux onto the Linux Administration server, which performs the cloning and other tasks. Chapter 2, "Automated Red Hat Enterprise Linux installations by using Kickstart" on page 37, describes how to use Red Hat's kickstart tool to create Linux systems. This tool is fundamentally different from cloning in that an automated installation is implemented. You can try kickstart and cloning. Understand that these applications attempt to accomplish the same goal of quickly getting Linux systems up and running, and that you do not need to use both. Chapter 3, "Working with subscription-manager, yum, and DaNdiFied" on page 47, describes how the Red Hat Network works. It provides centralized management and provisioning for multiple Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. Kickstart is an easy and fast way to provision your Linux guests in any supported Linux platform. It re-creates the operating system from the beginning by using the kickstart profile configuration file that installs the new operating system unattended. It also sets up the new guest according to the definition that was set up in the kickstart file. Usually, Linux is administered by the same team that manages Linux on all platforms. By using kickstart, you can create a basic profile that can be used in all supported platforms and customize Linux profiles, as needed. Cloning requires a better understanding of the z/VM environment and z/VM skills. It is a fast process if you enable the IBM FlashCopy® feature in advance. It clones the disks from a golden image to new disks that are used by the new Linux guest. The process can be automated by using the cloning scripts that are supplied with this book. It is recommended that you start with The Virtualization Cookbook for IBM Z Volume 1: IBM z/VM 7.2, SG24-8147 of this series because the IBM® z/VM hypervisor is the foundation (or base "layer") for installing Linux on IBM Z.