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Journaling - User ASPs Versus the System ASP
Power Systems
Web Doc, published 12 Apr 2006
Factors to consider when deciding whether it makes sense to carve out a user ASP to house journal receivers on the iSeries or System i. Written by Larry Youngren, Software Engineer IBM Systems &Technology Group, Development Development iSeries Journaling
Veritas Storage Foundation for Oracle 9i RAC and DB2 UDB V8 on IBM eServer pSeries
Power Systems
Redpaper, published 11 Apr 2006
This IBM Redpaper describes our installation and testing of Veritas Storage Foundation for Oracle 9i RAC and IBM DB2 Universal Database V8 on AIX 5L , running on IBM eServer pSeries . It describes a high availability solution implemented for demonstration purposes at the IBM Benchmark Center in Montpellier, France.
IBM IntelliStation POWER 185 Technical Overview and Introduction
Power Systems
Redpaper, published 11 Apr 2006
This IBM Redpaper is a comprehensive guide that covers the IBM IntelliStation POWER 185 workstation. It introduces major hardware offerings and discusses their prominent functions. Professionals wanting to acquire a better understanding of IBM IntelliStation systems should consider reading this document. The intended audience includes: - Clients - Sales and marketing professionals - Technical support professionals - IBM Business Partners - Independent software vendors This document expands the current set of IBM IntelliStation system documentation by providing a desktop reference that offers ... [more]
Benchmarking MOM4 on IBM eServer pSeries Clusters
Power Systems
Archived Redpaper, published 7 Apr 2006
MOM -- Modular Ocean Model – is a popular code used for studying the global ocean climate system; MOM4 is the latest version (4) of MOM. It is developed and supported by Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), Princeton University, New Jersy, USA. In this report, we present guidelines to benchmark MOM4 on an IBM p-series Linux clus-ter, and include performance results.
AIX 5L Differences Guide Version 5.2 Edition
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 24 Dec 2002, last updated 29 Mar 2006
This IBM Redbooks publication focuses on the differences introduced in AIX 5L through Version 5.2 when compared to AIX Version 4.3.3. It is intended to help system administrators, developers, and users understand these enhancements and evaluate potential benefits in their own environments. AIX 5L introduces many new features, including Linux and System V affinity, dynamic LPAR, multipath I/O, 32- and 64-bit kernel and application support, virtual IP, Quality of Service enhancements, enhanced error logging, dynamic paging space reduction, hot-spare disk management, advanced Workload Manager, ... [more]
Amsterdam Density Functional (ADF) Benchmarking on IBM Platforms
Power Systems
Redpaper, published 27 Mar 2006
Amsterdam Density Functional (ADF) is a quantum chemistry code based on the Density Functional Theory (DFT). It has become more and more widely used for customer benchmarking. In this report, we describe various aspects of installing, compiling and running this application on IBM platforms. Some useful tips for troubleshooting and achieving the best performance are also provided.
HACMP 5.3, Dynamic LPAR, and Virtualization
Power Systems
Redpaper, published 19 Dec 2005, last updated 21 Feb 2006
This IBM Redpaper is a practical case study about HACMP™ V5.3, Dynamic LPAR, and Advanced POWER™ Virtualization on pSeries® servers, including recommendations on how to deploy and configure HACMP in this environment. This Redpaper focuses on the latest LPAR management techniques for IBM eServer pSeries servers, including implementation techniques, installation changes, and system management, in addition to HACMP V5.3 features, to provide a highly available environment. This Redpaper is targeted at HACMP V5.3 technical professionals (consultants, IT architects, and IT specialists) ... [more]
IBM eServer pSeries HACMP V5.x Certification Study Guide Update
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 10 Feb 2006, last updated 17 Feb 2006
IBM HACMP 5.x for AIX 5L (V5.1, V5.2, and the new HACMP 5.3) has introduced major changes to the well-proven IBM high availability solution for IBM eServer pSeries clusters. The changes include product usability enhancements, performance, and integration with the IBM strategic On Demand initiative. This IBM Redbooks publication provides information for system administrators who want to implement high availability clusters with HACMP V5.x, upgrade an existing cluster to the latest version, or prepare for the HACMP V5.x certification exam to achieve IBM Eserver Certified Systems Expert - ... [more]
IBM System i5 Handbook IBM i5/OS Version 5 Release 4 January 2006
Power Systems
Draft Redbooks, last updated 4 Feb 2006
Attention: Before reviewing this publication you should first review IBM Redbooks® Technote TIPS0637 - Where to Find Today and Yesterday's System i Technical Marketing Deliverables The latest models of the IBM System i Family is here. The new models extend the IBM System i family as the first servers in the industry based on the leading-edge IBM POWER5 64-bit microprocessor. The latest IBM System i models continue to provide the flexibility to move from one generation of technology to another without disrupting a company’s business. IBM i5/OS Version 5 Release 4 features support for ... [more]
Modernizing and Improving the Maintainability of RPG Applications Using X-Analysis Version 5.6
Power Systems
Redpaper, published 1 Feb 2006
This IBM Redpaper covers the use of X-Analysis to accelerate the modernization and improve the maintainability of existing RPG applications. It discusses how X-Analysis is used to restructure and reuse the RPG application’s business logic and application data model, and includes step-by-step examples and scenarios showing an RPG application exposed by the tool. The paper shows how an application is visually displayed, starting from a high-level model and drilling down to program details such as the specific use of fields and files. Use of X-Analysis to convert an existing application to the ... [more]
Mainframes and GIS: A New ESRI Solution on IBM zSeries using Linux
IBM Z
Redpaper, published 11 Jan 2006, last updated 18 Jan 2006
IBM® and ESRI are leading the development of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) solutions away from a specialized departmental technology into a more comprehensive enterprise-wide platform. Enterprise GIS now contains all the reliability, manageability, and performance requirements demanded by Enterprise Information Technology solutions. Customer demand encouraged IBM and ESRI to expand GIS enterprise solutions to use mainframe database repositories for spatial information and analysis. Therefore, IBM undertook a study at the IBM Eserver zSeries® Benchmark Center in Poughkeepsie, NY to ... [more]
Implementing NFSv4 in the Enterprise: Planning and Migration Strategies
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 15 Dec 2005, last updated 12 Jan 2006
The most recent maintenance release of IBM AIX 5L Version 5.3 includes a significant set of new features added to the NFSv4 implementation. In 2004, the first IBM Redbooks publication devoted to the topic of NFSv4 implementation in AIX 5L was published: "Securing NFS in AIX: An Introduction to NFS V4 in AIX 5L," SG24-7204. This book provides additional up-to-date information to help IBM clients understand and take advantage of the new NFSv4 functions provided by AIX 5L Version 5.3 with the 5300-03 Recommended Maintenance Package. The NFSv4 implementation in AIX 5L has now expanded to provide ... [more]
IBM eServer i5 and iSeries System Handbook i5/OS Version 5 Release 3 October 2005 -- Draft
Power Systems
Draft Redbooks, last updated 6 Jan 2006
The new IBM® eServer i5 servers extend the IBM eServer iSeries™ family. They are the first servers in the industry based on the leading-edge IBM POWER5™ 64-bit microprocessor. Today’s eServer i5 servers give the flexibility to move from one generation of technology to another without disrupting a company’s business. IBM i5/OS™ Version 5 Release 3, the next generation of OS/400®, features support for multiple operating systems and application environments on a single, simplified platform. eServer i5 servers do more with less. This twenty-eighth edition of the IBM eServer i5 and iSeries ... [more]
Implementing High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing (HACMP) Cookbook
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 30 Dec 2005
This IBM Redbooks publication will help you install, tailor and configure the new HACMP V5.3, and understand the new and improved features like Dynamic LPAR integration, Virtual I/O, and Disaster Recovery (DR) configurations. This book gives a broad understanding of the HACMP and HACMP Extended Distance (HACMP/XD) architecture. If you plan to install, migrate, or merely administer a high availability cluster, this book is right for you. Disaster recovery elements and how HACMP fulfills these necessities are also presented in detail. This cookbook helps AIX professionals that are seeking a ... [more]
IBM eServer Certification Study Guide eServer p5 and pSeries Enterprise Technical Support AIX 5L V5.3
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 15 Dec 2005
This IBM Redbooks publication is designed as a study guide for professionals wanting to prepare for the certification exam to achieve IBM Certified Systems Expert - eServer p5 and pSeries Enterprise Technical Support AIX 5L V5.3. This technical support certification validates a broad scope of configuration, installation, and planning skills. In addition, it covers administrative and diagnostic activities needed to support logical partitions and virtual resources. This publication helps IBM eServer p5 and pSeries professionals seeking a comprehensive and task-oriented guide for developing the ... [more]
IBM eServer iSeries Systems Management Handbook
Power Systems
Redpaper, published 5 Dec 2005
This IBM Redpaper gives a broad understanding of the systems management products available from IBM to help you manage iSeries systems. Its intended audience is those who manage iSeries systems either as stand-alone systems or along with other systems as part of a larger environment. An overview of the products is included with information about when to use which product. Product functions, features, and target environments are discussed, along with comparisons of the tools. The products discussed include iSeries Navigator, its Management Central functions and Web-based interface, IBM ... [more]
Secure Your E-mail Server on IBM eServer i5 with Linux
Power Systems
Redpaper, published 31 Oct 2005
This IBM Redpaper will help you design a solution to protect your e-mail servers on IBM eServer i5 using various security solutions of Linux. Like many of Linux solutions, security implementation can be done using either free software solutions (that is, Open Source Software based solutions) or commerce software solutions (that is, Independent Software Vendor based solutions). This redpaper has two main parts: Part I covers OSS-based solutions and Part II covers ISV-based solutions. In either case, the goal protecting your e-mail servers from various ... [more]
JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.9 High Availability and Storage for the IBM eServer pSeries Client
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 31 Oct 2005
As companies depend more and more on their enterprise software for daily operations, they require highly available systems. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne has long enabled their software with the IBM High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing (HACMP) product for high availability. This IBM Redbooks publication describes the IBM HACMP/Enhanced Scalability (HACMP/ES) Version 4.5 solution to certify JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.9 in an IBM AIX high availability environment. This book also describes HACMP/ES Version 5.1. It explains how to install and tune HACMP/ES, as well as reviews the setup steps to ... [more]
Partitioning Implementations for IBM eServer p5 Servers
Power Systems
Redbooks, published 14 Feb 2005, last updated 16 Oct 2005
This IBM Redbooks publication provides a broad understanding of logical partitioning on the IBM eServer p5 servers, focusing particularly on the increased function available when these servers are combined with AIX 5L Version 5.3 and Advanced POWER Virtualization features. It also provides a discussion of available Linux support and IBM eServer OpenPower systems. This book covers the following subject areas: * Advanced POWER Virtualization * Micro-Partitioning technology * Virtual I/O * Dynamic logical partitioning implementation The audience for this book are technical support specialists, ... [more]
Best Practices for Microsoft Windows and Linux Integration in iSeries Systems
Power Systems
Redpaper, published 3 Oct 2005, last updated 12 Oct 2005
This Redpaper will provide you with a broad understanding of the integration of existing, separate Microsoft Windows and Linux PC servers in an IBM eServer iSeries system with an integrated IBM eServer xSeries server. We discuss the overall considerations for selecting and sizing servers. We also describe best practices and provide information about other resources that are available to you. This guide is developed for IBM employees, IBM Business Partners, and ... [more]
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