We were working with a client recently who wanted us to consolidate several existing standalone servers into a virtualized Power Systems environment. The existing Power Servers all had different backup media and differing backup strategies. As we were working through their needs, I had a conversation with a consultant that we work with regarding a…
The Benefits of Outsourcing a Data Center
Every enterprise, large or small, needs a secure location to house their servers and network infrastructure. Some organizations have converted that back closet, others have spent tens of thousands of dollars (or more) to build their data center. At the same time, there are commercially available data centers that provide all the resources needed, in…
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…
