How does IBM i support POWER8 hardware capabilities? This video highlights the key attributes centered around integration and ease of migration, along with useful resources to help you understand the new breed of IBM Power Systems, built on the POWER8 processor. Need more information on the many benifits of IBM Power8 running IBM i workloads?…
AIX High availability terminology and concepts
Below is a quick list of some of the key AIX concept terminology. Cluster Loosely-coupled collection of independent systems (nodes) or logical partitions (LPARs) organized into a network for the purpose of sharing resources and communicating with each other. PowerHA defines relationships among cooperating systems where peer cluster nodes provide the services offered by…
9 Great Documents for Getting to know IBM Power8 Technology
In the fast pace world of technology it is nearly impossible (I’m a glass half full kind of guy so nothing is completely impossible) to keep your arms around the new advancements of all the infrastructure that resides within the walls of your data-center. With an ocean of information available to you at the click…
IBM i Power Systems External Storage Support Matrix
The below matrix shows the available options for external storage on IBM Power8 Servers. With the advancements in technology added to each new IBM Power System hardware release, it is expected that older technology will not be supported or compatible with the new hardware and O/S. This is a great quick reference matrix for the…