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Journaling: Why Is My Logical File Journaled?
Power Systems
Web Doc, published 8 Aug 2008, last updated 22 Aug 2008
Starting in IBM i 6.1, logical files, SQL views, and SQL indexes will be journaled, even if you do not change your environment. Why did the operating system starting journaling your logical files? Why are some journaled and some not journaled? How can you end journaling for some of them or start journaling for others? This technote addresses these questions and more. Written by: Don Zimmerman IBM Systems & Technology Group, Systems Software Development Rochester, ... [more]
IBM Power 595 Technical Overview and Introduction
Power Systems
Redpaper, published 14 Aug 2008
This IBM Redpaper provides a a large set feature hardware-focused processor, memory and I/O support feature descriptions supported by the POWER6 Power 570 and Power 595 servers. The goal of this paper is to ensure IBM System i and IBM System p heritage consumers understand the POWER6 capabilities on these servers with a focus on hardware technology and features starting with this single comprehensive document that covers the following IBM Power 570 and Power 595 Machine Type and Models (MTMs): o POWER6 570 9406-MMA o POWER6 570 9117-MMA o POWER6 595 9119-FFA, A companion redpaper is to be ... [more]
Index Advisor Surfaces Maintained Temporary Indexes Activity on DB2 for i5/OS
Power Systems
Web Doc, published 8 Aug 2006, last updated 12 Aug 2008
DB2® for i5/OS® on V5R4 provides features and tooling to define, test, and improve index strategies. With the addition of Maintained Temporary Index (MTI) detail, the user can better understand temporary indexes and their effect on system performance. Written by Scott Forstie SQL development leader IBM® DB2 UDB for i5/OS
IBM System i Security: Protecting i5/OS Data with Encryption
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 24 Jul 2008
Regulatory and industry-specific requirements, such as SOX, Visa PCI, HIPAA, and so on, require that sensitive data must be stored securely and protected against unauthorized access or modifications. Several of the requirements state that data must be encrypted. IBM® i5/OS® offers several options that allow customers to encrypt data in the database tables. However, encryption is not a trivial task. Careful planning is essential for successful implementation of data encryption project. In the worst case, you would not be able to retrieve clear text information from encrypted data. This IBM ... [more]
IBM System Blue Gene Solution: Application Development
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 11 Jun 2007, last updated 16 Jul 2008
This IBM Redbooks publication is one in a series of IBM publications written specifically for the IBM System Blue Gene Solution, Blue Gene/L, which was developed by IBM in collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). It provides an overview of the application development environment for Blue Gene/L. This book explains the instances where Blue Gene/L is unique in its programming environment. It does not delve into great depth about the technologies that are commonly used in the supercomputing industry, such as Message Passing Interface (MPI) and Aggregate Remote Memory ... [more]
IBM System i Overview: Models 515, 525, 550, 570, 595, and More
Power Systems
Redpaper, published 19 Dec 2007, last updated 7 Jul 2008
This IBM® Redpaper publication describes the IBM System i™ technology-based hardware and software capabilities that were announced between January 2007 and December 2007. From a System i family hardware coverage viewpoint, this paper also integrates the new hardware information that was announced in 2007 with previously existing System i hardware information. This paper describes the following hardware and software capabilities announced through December 2007: Hardware capabilities: System i 570 (POWER6™), System i Models 515 and 525, faster processor (2.3 GHz) on System i Models 595, new ... [more]
Mastering WDSC V7.0 and WDSC V7.0 Advanced Edition for i5/OS V5R4
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 25 Jun 2008
This IBM Redbooks publication discusses new features of WDSC V7.0, focusing on Remote System Explorer (RSE) and new ways of installing and managing the products. For features of the previous version, WDSC 5.1.2, refer to WebSphere Development Studio Client for System i Version 5.1.2, SG24-6961-01. Specific topics discussed in detail include: - Installing WDSC V7.0 using a new installation management tool of Installation Manager - Managing a WDSC V7.0 instance - Working with i5/OS-based development resources using the Remote System Explorer - Remote Systems LPEX Editor - The modern SEU and ... [more]
Power Systems and SOA Synergy
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 11 Jun 2008, last updated 20 Jun 2008
This IBM Redbooks publication gives a broad understanding of the synergy between service-oriented architecture (SOA)-based applications and Power Systems servers. The popularity and reach of SOA-based applications has grown exponentially in recent years. Enterprises are relying more on SOA-based applications for their operation. As a mission critical system, it is critical that the application be supported by an adequately planned infrastructure. IBM Power Systems have been leading players in the server industry for decades. Power Systems provide great performance while delivering ... [more]
IBM AIX Continuous Availability Features
Power Systems
Redpaper, published 24 Apr 2008, last updated 9 Jun 2008
This IBM Redpaper describes the continuous availability features of AIX Version 6, Release 1. It also addresses and defines the terms Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) as used in an IT infrastructure. It touches on the global availability picture for an IT environment in order to better clarify and explain how AIX can improve that availability. The paper is intended for AIX specialists, whether customers, business partners, or IBM personnel, who are responsible for server availability. A key goal of AIX development is to improve overall system serviceability by developing ... [more]
Implementing Integrated Windows Server through iSCSI to System i5
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 31 Oct 2006, last updated 6 May 2008
This IBM Redbooks publication discusses the newest implementation of the Integrated xSeries servers, which utilizes the iSCSI protocol to communicate with the System i5. The iSCSI product offers an additional scalable network connection to the System i5 system bus or the HSL loop. In this book, we discuss: The architecture and scenarios for utilizing this new function Concepts and terminology of iSCSI Planning for the iSCSI environment IBM Director Server and iSCSI Operating iSCSI Servers Backup and Recovery of iSCSI attached servers Virtual Ethernet in an iSCSI environment This book offers ... [more]
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