Implementing Ibm Smartcloud Entry On Ibm Pureflex System

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 : 42,5 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 : Mike Buzzetti,James Kuchler,Charlie Lawrence,Rick Lemelin,Jim Suto,Sean Swehla
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Computer networks
ISBN : OCLC:1105790209

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Implementing IBM SmartCloud Entry on IBM PureFlex System by Mike Buzzetti,James Kuchler,Charlie Lawrence,Rick Lemelin,Jim Suto,Sean Swehla 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 PureSystems, 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 PureFlex 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 System elements.

Author : Randy Zhang,Jeff Boleman,Martin Gudmundsen,Yu Zhong Cao,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738450902

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IBM SmartCloud Entry 2.4 Deployment Use Cases by Randy Zhang,Jeff Boleman,Martin Gudmundsen,Yu Zhong Cao,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® RedpaperTM publication provides a brief overview of cloud technology, and describes how, from a user perspective, IBM SmartCloudTM Entry can help you access the benefits of the cloud. In particular, the product provides a comprehensive cloud software stack with capabilities that you otherwise might need to purchase separately as multiple products from multiple vendors. Businesses with an existing virtualized platform (IBM Power SystemsTM with PowerVM® or IBM System x with VMware vSphere) can be transformed to a private cloud. IBM SmartCloud Entry makes this transformation possible. IBM SmartCloud Entry integrates with the IBM PureFlexTM System, so that clients with PureFlex System can also experience easier cloud-ready deployments. IBM SmartCloud Entry adds a self-service, user portal, and basic metering to your existing virtualized platform. Overall, IBM SmartCloud Entry delivers improved service levels and fast time-to-value results for receiving the benefits of a private cloud infrastructure. The four use cases demonstrate how easily IBM SmartCloud Entry can be deployed and the possibilities for improved efficiencies in your organization. The cases demonstrate cloud deployment in PureFlex, VMware, Power Systems and x86 environments, and a telecom company. Also described are two IBM SmartCloud Entry processes, showing the ease of provisioning and installing with this product. This paper is directed at decision-makers, such as CFOs, CIOs, CEOs, IT managers, systems administrators, enterprise architects, systems architects, and IBM Business Partners. Presales and post-sales technical staff can benefit from discussing this paper with clients and potential clients.

Author : David Watts,Kerry Anders,Simon Casey,Fabien Willmann,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738439006

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IBM Flex System p270 Compute Node Planning and Implementation Guide by David Watts,Kerry Anders,Simon Casey,Fabien Willmann,IBM Redbooks Pdf

To meet today's complex and ever-changing business demands, you need a solid foundation of compute, storage, networking, and software resources that is simple to deploy and can quickly and automatically adapt to changing conditions. You also need to make full use of broad expertise and proven preferred practices in systems management, applications, hardware maintenance, and more. The IBM® Flex System p270 Compute Node is an IBM Power SystemsTM server that is based on the new dual-chip module POWER7+TM processor and is optimized for virtualization, performance, and efficiency. The server supports IBM AIX®, IBM i, or Linux operating environments, and is designed to run various workloads in IBM PureFlexTM System. The p270 Compute Node is a follow-on to the IBM Flex SystemTM p260 Compute Node. This IBM Redbooks® publication is a comprehensive guide to the p270 Compute Node. We introduce the related Flex System offerings and describe the compute node in detail. We then describe planning and implementation steps including converged networking, management, virtualization, and operating system installation. This book is for customers, IBM Business Partners, and IBM technical specialists who want to understand the new offerings and plan and implement an IBM Flex System installation that involves the Power Systems compute nodes.

Author : Ilya Krutov,Carl Gola,Jeff Schoby,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738439587

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Implementing Systems Management of IBM PureFlex System by Ilya Krutov,Carl Gola,Jeff Schoby,IBM Redbooks Pdf

To meet today's complex and ever-changing business demands, you need a solid foundation of compute, storage, networking, and software resources. This system must be simple to deploy and be able to quickly and automatically adapt to changing conditions. You also need to be able to take advantage of broad expertise and proven guidelines in systems management, applications, industry solutions, and more. IBM® PureFlex® System combines no-compromise system designs along with built-in expertise and integrates them into complete, optimized scalable solutions. With IBM Flex System® Manager, multiple solution components that include compute nodes, network and storage infrastructures, storage systems, and heterogeneous virtualization environments can be managed from a single panel. This IBM Redbooks® publication introduces IBM PureFlex System and IBM Flex System and their management devices and appliances. It provides implementation guidelines for managing Linux kernel-based virtual machine (KVM), IBM PowerVM®, VMware vSphere, and Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization environments. This book is intended for the IT community of clients, IBM Business Partners, and IBM employees who are interested in planning and implementing systems management of the IBM PureFlex System.

Author : David Watts,Jose Martin Abeleira,Kerry Anders,Alberto Damigella,Bill Miller,Will Powell,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738436975

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IBM Flex System p260 and p460 Planning and Implementation Guide by David Watts,Jose Martin Abeleira,Kerry Anders,Alberto Damigella,Bill Miller,Will Powell,IBM Redbooks Pdf

To meet today's complex and ever-changing business demands, you need a solid foundation of compute, storage, networking, and software resources that is simple to deploy and can quickly and automatically adapt to changing conditions. You also need to be able to take advantage of broad expertise and proven preferred practices in systems management, applications, hardware maintenance, and more. The IBM® Flex SystemTM p260 and p460 Compute Nodes are IBM Power SystemsTM servers optimized for virtualization, performance, and efficiency. The nodes support IBM AIX®, IBM i, or Linux operating environments, and are designed to run various workloads in IBM PureFlexTM System. This IBM Redbooks® publication is a comprehensive guide to IBM PureFlex System and the Power Systems compute nodes. We introduce the offerings and describe the compute nodes in detail. We then describe planning and implementation steps and go through some of the key the management features of the IBM Flex System Manager management node. This book is for customers, IBM Business Partners, and IBM technical specialists that want to understand the new offerings and to plan and implement an IBM Flex System installation that involves the Power Systems compute nodes.

Author : Greg Hurlebaus,Rashed Ferdous,John Jacobson,Li-Fang Lee,Jarek Miszczyk,Pat Nickel,David Peraza,Moises Romo,Kerry Staples,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738438481

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Creating Smart Virtual Appliances with IBM Image Construction and Composition Tool by Greg Hurlebaus,Rashed Ferdous,John Jacobson,Li-Fang Lee,Jarek Miszczyk,Pat Nickel,David Peraza,Moises Romo,Kerry Staples,IBM Redbooks Pdf

In a traditional deployment model, software is installed on a physical server, and it is configured for the particular data center environment. The cloud deployment model requires that the dependency on a specific hardware configuration is severed. This IBM® Redbooks® publication guides you through the transition from the traditional application deployment model to the cloud-friendly deployment model. It explains how to achieve these goals by packaging the software stacks into industry standard virtual appliances. A key part of this transition involves using the IBM Image Construction and Composition Tool. This tool is the IBM tool for creating virtualized workloads that target several private cloud deployment platforms, including platforms from IBM and not from IBM. In fact, this tool is unique in its ability to support such a wide range of cloud offerings. It is also the only tool in the marketplace that can create virtual appliances for both x86 and IBM Power hardware architectures. This book provides an in-depth look at the capabilities and internal workings of Image Construction and Composition Tool. It focuses on the capabilities of this tool, which target the virtualization and cloud offerings of IBM Systems and Technology Group. These offerings include IBM Systems Director VMControlTM, IBM SmartCloud® Entry, and IBM PureFlexTM System with IBM Flex System ManagerTM appliance. The Image Construction and Composition Tool also has a much richer set of capabilities. Specifically, it supports IBM Workload Deployer, IBM PureApplicationTM Systems, and IBM SmartCloud Provisioning. This publication targets software architects, cloud solutions architects, and cloud administrators. Its goal is to provide you with the expert-level skills required to package the existing and newly created applications into self-configurable, smart virtual appliances. Related publication: Smart Virtual Appliances Made Easy with IBM Image Construction and Composition Tool, TIPS1037

Author : Joe McIntyre,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738438054

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IBM SmartCloud: Becoming a Cloud Service Provider by Joe McIntyre,IBM Redbooks Pdf

Cloud computing opens a broad range of business opportunities across the computing industry and enables companies in other industries to provide services to their employees, customers, and partners. Cloud computing provides a compelling approach to addressing this opportunity. The IBM® SmartCloudTM for Service Providers portfolio can dramatically lower the business and technical barriers of entry to cloud computing. Companies rely on their business applications and systems as an integral part of their business. They can expand the business value of their applications and systems by using cloud computing to enable delivery of these functions as services. Companies have various options when adopting cloud computing. They can: Use existing service providers to operate services on their behalf. Implement hybrid solutions that extend existing applications through integration with cloud services. Add cloud service hosting capability to their existing facilities. For ecosystem partners, cloud computing provides compelling capabilities that ease deployment and long term management and maintenance. Equally important, cloud computing facilitates a more flexible business and technical environment. This environment can expand, contract, and adapt as services are added, removed, and evolve. The cloud replaces physical activity associated with change and change management by creating a fluid environment that adapts through automation. This IBM RedguideTM publication describes the business and technology choices companies make when entering the cloud service provider space. It introduces various cloud service provider business models and shows how to apply them to your business. This guide introduces the IBM CCRA cloud service provider adoption pattern, providing guidance about the definition, architecture, and deployment of cloud computing environments. Two cloud service provider deployment scenarios are highlighted throughout the guide, and they reflect the two most common starting points for service providers entering the cloud computing marketplace. The guide culminates with details about these deployment scenarios, and showing how they can be deployed today.

Author : Juscelino Candido de Lima Junior,Louis Fuka,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738453538

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Move to the Cloud Easily with IBM SmartCloud Entry V3.1 and IBM Common Cloud Stack by Juscelino Candido de Lima Junior,Louis Fuka,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® RedpaperTM publication describes our newest product for helping businesses enter the world of cloud technology: IBM SmartCloud® Entry, Version 3.1. This software includes the IBM Common Cloud Stack, which is powered by open source OpenStack from the OpenStack Foundation. These products work together to help you move your business to the cloud. This paper explains the ways that you can take advantage of this extensive and powerful technology. With the power of cloud computing, you can enhance your existing services, extend your market reach, and create new markets for your services. IBM SmartCloud Entry V3.1 is easy to use, even for first-time cloud service users. It can enable you to benefit from cloud technology in less time and with less effort than you might think. This Redpaper features two scenarios that demonstrate the ease of carrying out processes with IBM SmartCloud Entry software. The information is directed to two primary audiences. Chapter 1 is directed mainly to decision-makers, such as CEOs, CIOs, and CFOs, who need to know about cloud technology and the power that it offers. The remainder of the paper is directed to IT professionals, such as information architects, business intelligence administrators, and database administrators, who need to know about the functions and capabilities of SmartCloud Entry and Common Cloud Stack.

Author : Jon Tate,Pall Beck,Peter Clemens,Santiago Freitas,Jeff Gatz,Michele Girola,Jason Gmitter,Holger Mueller,Ray O'Hanlon,Veerendra Para,Joe Robinson,Andy Sholomon,Jason Walker,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738438429

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IBM and Cisco: Together for a World Class Data Center by Jon Tate,Pall Beck,Peter Clemens,Santiago Freitas,Jeff Gatz,Michele Girola,Jason Gmitter,Holger Mueller,Ray O'Hanlon,Veerendra Para,Joe Robinson,Andy Sholomon,Jason Walker,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® Redbooks® publication is an IBM and Cisco collaboration that articulates how IBM and Cisco can bring the benefits of their respective companies to the modern data center. It documents the architectures, solutions, and benefits that can be achieved by implementing a data center based on IBM server, storage, and integrated systems, with the broader Cisco network. We describe how to design a state-of-the art data center and networking infrastructure combining Cisco and IBM solutions. The objective is to provide a reference guide for customers looking to build an infrastructure that is optimized for virtualization, is highly available, is interoperable, and is efficient in terms of power and space consumption. It will explain the technologies used to build the infrastructure, provide use cases, and give guidance on deployments.

Author : Srihari Angaluri,Joshua Jankowsky,George Rainovic,Marco Rengan,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738450773

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IBM Reference Configuration for VMware on System x with SmartCloud Entry by Srihari Angaluri,Joshua Jankowsky,George Rainovic,Marco Rengan,IBM Redbooks Pdf

IBM® SmartCloudTM Entry provides a fully integrated software stack for transforming a virtualized environment to a cloud environment. The intuitive self-service portal allows users to get up and running quickly. Built-in workload metering and additional tools enable tight controls and planning. The IBM Reference Configuration for VMware on IBM System x® with SmartCloud Entry provides an affordable, easy to deploy, private cloud architecture with configurations based on leading-edge technology from IBM, VMware, and Juniper Networks. The reference configuration is for midsized companies that need simpler and affordable IT solutions, without compromising on functionality. IBM and VMware, world leaders in enterprise-class IT solutions, are now bringing IT solutions tailored to the midmarket. This IBM RedpaperTM publication provides setup, configuration, and deployment details for the reference configuration and is intended for IT professionals who are familiar with software and hardware setup and configuration.

Author : Ilya Krutov,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738450988

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IBM PureFlex System Solutions for Managed Service Providers by Ilya Krutov,IBM Redbooks Pdf

Organizations are looking for ways to get more out of their already strained IT infrastructure as they face new technological and economic pressures. They are also trying to satisfy a broad set of users (internal and external to the enterprise) who demand improvements in their quality of service (QoS), regardless of increases in the number of users and applications. Cloud computing offers attractive opportunities to reduce costs, accelerate development, and increase the flexibility of the IT infrastructure, applications, and services. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is the typical starting point for most organizations when moving to a cloud-computing environment. IaaS can be used for the delivery of resources such as compute, storage, and network services through a self-service portal. With IaaS, IT services are delivered as a subscription service, eliminating up-front costs and driving down ongoing support costs. Businesses can improve their competitive position by moving to these cloud-based technologies. This IBM® RedpaperTM discusses IBM solutions for managed service providers (MSPs). This paper is for IT professionals who are involved in managed and cloud services solution planning.

Author : Illya Krutov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : OCLC:1065900567

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Implementing Systems Management of IBM Pureflex System by Illya Krutov Pdf

Author : San Murugesan,Irena Bojanova
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118821978

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Encyclopedia of Cloud Computing by San Murugesan,Irena Bojanova Pdf

The Encyclopedia of Cloud Computing provides IT professionals, educators, researchers and students with a compendium of cloud computing knowledge. Authored by a spectrum of subject matter experts in industry and academia, this unique publication, in a single volume, covers a wide range of cloud computing topics, including technological trends and developments, research opportunities, best practices, standards, and cloud adoption. Providing multiple perspectives, it also addresses questions that stakeholders might have in the context of development, operation, management, and use of clouds. Furthermore, it examines cloud computing's impact now and in the future. The encyclopedia presents 56 chapters logically organized into 10 sections. Each chapter covers a major topic/area with cross-references to other chapters and contains tables, illustrations, side-bars as appropriate. Furthermore, each chapter presents its summary at the beginning and backend material, references and additional resources for further information.

Author : Greg Hurlebaus,Rashed Ferdous,John Jacobson,Li-Fang Lee,Jarek Miszczyk,Pat Nickel,David Peraza,Moises Romo,Kerry Staples
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Cloud computing
ISBN : OCLC:1105766299

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Creating Smart Virtual Appliances with IBM Image Construction and Composition Tool by Greg Hurlebaus,Rashed Ferdous,John Jacobson,Li-Fang Lee,Jarek Miszczyk,Pat Nickel,David Peraza,Moises Romo,Kerry Staples Pdf

In a traditional deployment model, software is installed on a physical server, and it is configured for the particular data center environment. The cloud deployment model requires that the dependency on a specific hardware configuration is severed. This IBM® Redbooks® publication guides you through the transition from the traditional application deployment model to the cloud-friendly deployment model. It explains how to achieve these goals by packaging the software stacks into industry standard virtual appliances. A key part of this transition involves using the IBM Image Construction and Composition Tool. This tool is the IBM tool for creating virtualized workloads that target several private cloud deployment platforms, including platforms from IBM and not from IBM. In fact, this tool is unique in its ability to support such a wide range of cloud offerings. It is also the only tool in the marketplace that can create virtual appliances for both x86 and IBM Power hardware architectures. This book provides an in-depth look at the capabilities and internal workings of Image Construction and Composition Tool. It focuses on the capabilities of this tool, which target the virtualization and cloud offerings of IBM Systems and Technology Group. These offerings include IBM Systems Director VMControl, IBM SmartCloud® Entry, and IBM PureFlex System with IBM Flex System Manager appliance. The Image Construction and Composition Tool also has a much richer set of capabilities. Specifically, it supports IBM Workload Deployer, IBM PureApplication Systems, and IBM SmartCloud Provisioning. This publication targets software architects, cloud solutions architects, and cloud administrators. Its goal is to provide you with the expert-level skills required to package the existing and newly created applications into self-configurable, smart virtual appliances.