TUG Power Systems Update October 2011

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1 TUG Power Systems Update October 2011 Dale Perkins Consulting IT Specialist

2 Power Systems 4Q Announcements Power Systems Enhanced I/O across portfolio Power 770 and 780 Power 710 through 740 System Software Enhancements to PowerVM and Power HA New Offering PowerSC IBM i enhancements and offerings Workload optimized systems Cloud and Cloud Starter Kit Smart Analytics 7710 Enhancements to IBM i 2

3 Introducing integrated PCIe Gen2 2X the I/O bandwidth enabling higher performance, greater efficiencies and more flexibility Power 780 Deliver new services faster Higher I/O bandwidth enables clients to launch new services without impacting network performance More I/O ports per adapter enables more VMs Power 770 Deliver higher quality services Greater flexibility in designating dedicated or shared I/O Support for QDR Infiniband adapters Ready for future, higher-speed networks Deliver services with superior economics Increase I/O virtualization to reduce adapters Greater I/O density reduces the need for more I/O expansion drawers saving expense, space and energy PCIe Gen2 I/O Faster Clock speed (5-6%) Twice the memory capacity Power 710/720/730/740 3

4 Power is integrated value: Helping clients get started quickly and easily Gain insights. Optimize Results. Capture, predict, act on disparate data Attract, retain more profitable customers Optimize marketplace resources IBM Smart Analytics 7700 Manage in the Cloud Elastic scaling for optimal performance Self-service portal for rapid provisioning Security for mission critical workloads IBM Cloudburst IBM Service Delivery Manager IBM Smart Analytics 7710 NEW IBM Starter Kit for Cloud NEW Custom Analytics with IBM/ISV solutions Custom Clouds with PowerVM & VMcontrol 4

5 Power Systems for 2011 Power Express October 6, 2011

6 Power Express Enhanced Deliver new services faster Faster I/O provides flexibility to handle increasing workloads PCIe Gen2 doubles the bandwidth compared to PCIe Gen1 Enables higher data rates, more ports per adapter Dual port 10Gb Ethernet Quad Ethernet 2x 1Gb / 2x 10GB Linux only 4-port Fiber Channel 8Gbps 6 Gbps SAS RAID Controller w/ Cache Dual port QDR Infiniband Adapter Doubled memory capacity supports business growth Deliver higher quality services Standard integrated RAID 10 can improve availability Deliver services with superior economics New I/O environment provides higher capacity More CEC PCIe I/O slots More function per slot with new Gen2 I/O Increased memory granularity can lower acquisition costs System upgrades to Power 720 provide investment protection 6

7 New Power Express At a Glance Power E1C Power E4C Power E2C Blue is new Power E6C Red is a change High-performance, energy efficient, reliable and secure infrastructure and application server in a compact 2U package. This is the lowest priced entry offering. Reliable, secure and flexible server for UNIX, IBM i and Linux workloads. This model is particularly well suited for the IBM i customer base. High-performance, dense and energy-efficient server ideal for running multiple application and infrastructure workloads in a virtualized environment. High-performance, flexible and reliable midsize database and consolidation server. High core counts and expansion capabilities make this a particularly attractive offering for growing customers. Form Factor 2U rack 4U rack or tower 2U rack 4U rack (no tower) # cores 4, 6, 8 one socket 4, 6, 8 one socket 8, 12, 16 two socket 4, 6, 8 one socket 8, 12, 16 two socket Performance Capacity Memory min/max PCIe slots Capacities with expansion 4/128 GB Active Memory Expansion 5 PCIe Gen2 LP Up to 102 disk bays Up to 5 PCIe slots 4/256 GB Active Memory Expansion 5 PCIe Gen2 + 4 PCIe Gen2 (opt) Up to 380 disk bays Up to 25 PCIe slots 8/256 GB Active Memory Expansion 5 PCIe Gen2 LP Up to 378 disk bays Up to 25 PCIe slots 8/512 GB Active Memory Expansion 5 PCIe Gen2 + 4 PCIe Gen2 (opt) Up to 416 disk bays Up to 45 PCIe slots Availability Integrated SAS support Standard Ethernet not Host Ethernet Adapter RAID 10 RAID 5/6 (opt.) 2-port 1GB Ethernet RAID 10 RAID 5/6 (opt.) 2-port 1GB Ethernet RAID 10 RAID 5/6 (opt.) 2-port 1GB Ethernet RAID 10 RAID 5/6 (opt.) 2-port 1GB Ethernet 7

8 New Capabilities for Power Express Feature Increased I/O Performance Increased Consolidation Opportunities E 2 B E 1 C E 2 B E 2 C E 4 B * E 4 C E 6 B * E 6 C I/O features leveraging Gen2 Bandwidth Dual port 10Gb Ethernet X X X X X X NEW Quad Ethernet 2x 1Gb / 2x 10GB Linux only X X X X X X Dual port QDR Infiniband Adapter X X X X X NEW 6 Gbps SAS RAID Controller w/ Cache X X X X X NEW 4-port Fiber Channel 8Gbps X X * PCIe Gen2 riser feature required Software features NEW PowerVM Enterprise Edition Active Memory De-duplication X X X X NEW PowerSC Standard Edition Trusted Boot X X X X 8

9 Power 520 to Power 720 Upgrades Consistent Power 520 to Power 720 Upgrade Offerings Power E4C Power E4A 4.2GHz 2c # GHz 4c # GHz 2c # GHz 4c # GHz 6c #EPC6 3.0GHz 8c #EPC7 Power E4B 3.0GHz 6c # GHz 8c #8352 9

10 Power Systems for 2011 Enterprise Class October 12, 2011

11 Power 770 & 780 introduce new capabilities Enhancing the industry s most popular systems with more performance, capacity and reliability GA October 21, 2011 Twice the I/O bandwidth PCI Gen2 doubles the bandwidth compared to PCI Gen1 Twice the memory New 64 GB DIMM doubles the memory capacity to 4 TB Up to 64 GB per core with 8-core processors Twice the sockets New 780 option doubles the number of sockets Combined with a new 6-core 3.44 GHz Fully configured 780 system increases to 96 cores Two copies of the hypervisor memory Active memory mirroring improves availability Clock speed increases Power 770 grows to 3.3 and 3.7 GHz Power 780 grows to 3.92 GHz Upgrades from existing systems, including POWER6 570s 11

12 New offerings demonstrate smooth transitions Balanced offerings between Per Core Performance and System Capacity Yesterday Now Per Core Performance System Capacity Per Core Performance System Capacity 96-core 3.44 GHz 24c Node 32-core 4.14 GHz 8c Node TurboCore 9179-MHB 64-core 3.86 GHz 16c Node MaxCore core 4.14 GHz 8c Node TurboCore 9179-MHC 64-core 3.92 GHz 16c Node MaxCore 48-core 3.5 GHz 12c Node 9117-MMB 64-core 3.1 GHz 16c Node core 3.7 GHz 12c Node 9117-MMC 64-core 3.3 GHz 16c Node 12

13 New configurations include PCI Gen2 I/O and a new 4 socket 780 Design for new C models with PCI Gen2 I/O backplane Design for new 4 socket configuration with new CPU card and I/O backplane 13

14 Active Memory Mirroring for Hypervisor improves system availability Partition Partition Partition Eliminate system outages due to uncorrectable errors in hypervisor memory Maintains two identical copies of the system hypervisor memory at all times Both copies are simultaneously updated with any changes In the event of a memory failure on the primary copy, the second copy will be automatically invoked and a notification sent to IBM via the Electronic Service Agent (ESA) Mirrored Memory Pool Non-Mirrored Memory Pool Protected Hypervisor Size of Mirrored Pool Can Grow or Shrink Based on Client Needs Mirrored Memory Pool Standard on the new Power 780, optionally available on the new Power

15 Redundant / Hot Swap Fans & Blowers Hot Swap DASD / Media / PCI Adapters Concurrent Firmware Update Redundant / Hot Swap Power Supplies Dual disk controllers (split backplane) Processor Instruction Retry Alternate Processor Recovery Storage Keys PowerVM /Live Partition Mobility/Live Application Mobility RAS Item Power 750 Power 770 Power 780 Power 795 Redundant Service Processors * * Redundant System Clocks * * Redundant / Hot Swap Local Power Regulators Dynamic Processor Sparing Memory Sparing Hot GX Adapter Add and Cold Repair Standard Optional Not available Some RAS features are only available on enterprise class systems Hot-node Add / Cold-node Repair * * * Hot-node Repair / Hot-memory Add * * * Dynamic Service Processor and System Clock Failover * * Hot-node Repair / Hot-memory Add for all nodes ** * * * Enterprise Memory Hot GX Adapter Repair Active Memory Mirroring for Hypervisor 15 Power Flex * Requires two or more nodes

16 New 64 GB DIMM doubles memory capacity DIMM size Feature code F/C size Node maximum System maximum 8 GB GB 128 GB 512 GB 16 GB GB 256 GB 1024 GB 32 GB GB 512 GB 2 TB 64 GB GB 1024 GB 4 TB 4X 4X 4X 16 Notes: 16 DIMM slots per node/enclosure 4 feature codes per node/enclosure 2 feature codes required per node/enclosure 64 GB DIMM available for both Power 770 & 780

17 POWER7 System Upgrades You can get there! Upgrades from POWER6, 6+ and POWER7 All existing Power 570 systems can upgrade to POWER7 POWER MHB POWER MMA Power MHC POWER MMB POWER MMA Power MMC POWER6 upgrades to POWER7 POWER6+ upgrades to POWER7 POWER7 upgrades to new POWER7 17

18 Enhancing the Power 780 with more performance, capacity and reliability Modular High-End Up to 4 nodes per system 4 Ethernet ports / CEC Dual 10 Gb & Dual 1 Gb Capacity on Demand TurboCore option 6 PCIe Gen2 slots / node Active Memory Mirroring 3.92 GHz processors Up to 4 TB memory Up to GHz 18

19 Enhancing the Power 770 with more performance, capacity and reliability Modular Mid-range Up to 4 nodes per system 4 Ethernet ports / CEC Dual 10 Gb & Dual 1 Gb Capacity on Demand 6 PCIe Gen2 slots / node Active Memory Mirroring (opt) GHz Ghz Up to 4 TB memory 19

20 Power is Performance Redefined Deliver new services faster Faster I/O improves performance Faster clock speeds improve performance Larger memory supports increased business growth Deliver higher quality services Active Memory Mirroring improves availability Deliver services with superior economics 96 core configuration offers new levels of affordability System upgrades continue investment New I/O environment requires fewer adapters 20

21 Power I/O Update

22 Why PCIe Gen 2. Flexibility, Performance, Price Performance Gen 1 Gen 2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 physically look alike, but Gen 2 slots up to 2X more bandwidth than Gen 1 slots allowing More ports per adapter saving PCI adapters/slots and I/O drawers More I/O virtualization saving PCI adapters/slots and I/O drawers More I/O consolidation saving PCI adapters/slots and I/O drawers Future higher speed adapters such as 16 Gb Fibre Channel Better support for high performance adapters such as QDR InfiniBand & 2-port 10Gb Ethernet 22

23 Why PCIe Gen2 - example With Gen 1, you might today have LPAR 1 LPAR 2 LPAR 3 LPAR 4 Gen 1 Gen 1 Gen 1 And with Gen2, you might tomorrow have LPAR 1 LPAR 2 LPAR 3 LPAR 4 LPAR 5 LPAR 6 Gen 2 Gen 2 Reduce adapters Add more partitions Improve/maintain I/O performance Flexibility for more growth Better price performance 23

24 Example: PCIe Gen2 Can Allow Fewer I/O Drawers CEC Gen 2 Gen 2 Gen 2 #5802 I/O Drawer Gen 2 Gen 1 Gen 1 If avoid an I/O drawer Save: $11,900 for #5802 Save: $217 monthly maintenance after warranty Save $800 for 12X cable Save $ fewer Gen1 adapters Save $ for power cords and PDU connections Save: energy & cooling Save: 4U space in rack #5802 I/O Drawer Gen 1 Gen 1 Gen 1 24 Prices are USA suggested list prices for a model 740 as of October 2011 and are subject to change. Reseller prices may vary. Flexibility for more growth Better price performance

25 Summary POWER7 Gen2 System Unit I/O Changes Refreshed Power 710/720/730/740 system unit Gen2 PCIe slots give 2x increase of PCI slot bandwidth Add one PCIe slot plus add one dedicated adapter slot for LAN Drop IVE/HEA adapter (Integrated Virtual Ethernet/Host Ethernet Adapter) New low price, 2-port 1Gb Ethernet Adapter features Use VIOS to virtualize Refreshed Power 770/780 processor enclosure Gen2 PCIe slots give 2x increase of PCI slot bandwidth Drop IVE/HEA adapter (Integrated Virtual Ethernet/Host Ethernet Adapter) Add new Integrated Multifunction Card 4-port (2 10Gb + 2 1Gb) Ethernet + USB ports + 1 serial port Use VIOS to virtualize Ethernet ports 25

26 7 New Gen2 Adapters Flexibility, Performance, Price-Performance Large cache SAS adapter 3-port 6 Gb (#5913) Save PCI slots --- 3X more SSD or 2X more HDD per PCI slot PCIe technology I/O drawers & loops No battery maintenance Multiple 4Q GA dates POWER7=Oct & POWER6 = Dec 4-port 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (#5729) Save PCI slots --- 2X more ports per PCI slot 14% lower cost per adapter port + slot savings 10Gb Ethernet adapters - 2-port. 2x more ports than with Gen1 2-port 10Gb Ethernet Adapters full high (#5287/5288) 4-port Ethernet Adapters for Linux 10Gb & 1Gb (#5279/5280) 2-port QDR Adapter - full high 4x Infiniband 40Gb (#5285) 26 Prices are USA suggested list prices for a model 740 as of October 2011 and are subject to change. Reseller prices may vary.

27 Other New I/O for POWER7 Servers Price Lower-cost, 2-port PCIe Async Adapter (#5289/5290) About 1/3 price of 4-port Async adapter PCIe Gen1 4-port 2-port Larger capacity 15k SFF HDD Lower price/gb vs 146/139GB More configuration flexibility (#1879/1880/1948/1953) SFF 10k rpm 146/139 GB 283/300 GB x 571/600 GB x 15k rpm x x 1 TB RDX Removable Disk Drive (#EU01) Faster, rugged tape alternative 2X current 500GB capacity Much better price per TB only $ Prices are USA suggested list prices for a model 740 as of October 2011 and are subject to change. Reseller prices may vary.

28 PowerVM Q Release Update

29 Q PowerVM Improvements Accelerates Performance, Optimizes Resources, Improves Availability Live Partition Mobility Performance Improvements 10/14/2011 Potential for 2X improvement in performance for Live Partition Mobility Network Balancing 10/14/2011 Balances network traffic across redundant Shared Ethernet Adapters Active Memory Deduplication 10/14/2011 Detects and removes duplicate memory pages to optimize memory usage in Active Memory Sharing configurations Shared Storage Pools 12/16/2011 Creates pools of storage for virtualized workloads, Improves storage utilization, simplifies administration and reduces SAN infrastructure Costs. Allows multiple systems to share common pool of pre-allocated storage. 29

30 PowerVM Shared Storage Pools Extending Storage Virtualization Beyond a Single System Storage Pool Storage Pool Storage Pool Storage Pool vscsi Classic storage virtualization Storage pooled at VIOS for a single system Enables dynamic storage allocation SSP clustered storage virtualization Next generation vscsi Storage pool spans multiple VIOS s and servers Supports Local and SAN Storage, IBM and non-ibm Storage 30 Enabler for federated management Location transparency Base capabilities Supports SAN, IBM and non-ibm Storage

31 Active Memory Sharing + Active Memory Deduplication Saves Memory for Similar Workloads Current Use Case Peaks at different Times New Use Case Similar Schedules Memory Usage (GB) Asia Americas Europe Memory Usage (GB) GA FL NY 0 Time 0 15 Time Memory Usage (GB) Time Night Day Active Memory Deduplication removes duplicate Memory Pages which allows the similar workloads to fit within the physical memory constraints through optimization. 31

32 PowerVM Editions: Features PowerVM Editions Express Standard Enterprise Concurrent VMs 2 per server 10 per core (up to 1000) 10 per core (up to 1000) Virtual I/O Server NPIV Suspend/Resume Shared Processor Pools Thin Provisioning Live Partition Mobility Active Memory Sharing Shared Storage Pools+ Q Features Active Memory Deduplication** Network Balancing Live Partition Mobility Performance Improvements ** Requires efw7.4 32

33 PowerVM: Active Program to Improve and Simplify Usability Documentation New PowerVM Getting Started Guide for Linux System Planning Tool Power7 Support Updates to Redbooks End to End Guides Objectives Reduce Time To Install Accelerate Virtualization Adoption Installation No Touch VIOS Install VIOS GUI Install Director Install improvements for image repository GUI for IBM I Network Install Reduce Required Skill Level Simplify Operation Complexity Improve Competitive Posture Configuration VIOS Setup & Validation Tool Create Virtual Server Wizard Management Management of VIOS as a Pair Packaging Superset Stack Install Combined Systems Director/VMControl Simplifies Install 2012/2013 Items 33

34 PowerHA System Mirror V7 Q Release Update

35 PowerHA SystemMirror Announce Highlights Deliver new services faster SAP LiveCache hot standby Fast failover for SAP Deliver higher quality services Federated Security Centralized cluster wide security management Deliver services with superior economics Editions grow in value with each product release XIV and v7000 support with PowerHA 6.1 EE on AIX SVC and v7000 support with PowerHA 7.1 EE on IBM i 5 year life cycle for PowerHA System Mirror 7.1 on AIX 35 35

36 SAP LiveCache Hot Standby Solution Application service name Master PowerHA SystemMirror Standby livecache After Images Data continuos sync Data Log Volume Data Storage System DS8K,SVC Eliminates Downtime - Failover in minutes (MaxDB) Easy to Manage - Director or SMIT based interface Easy to Deploy - SAP LiveCache Hot Standby Setup Wizard Included in PowerHA Standard Edition 36 36

37 PowerHA Federated Security Cluster 1 LDAP Policy Tables Cluster 2 Cluster 3 Centralized Administration, System security, encrypted file system, role based administration.. LDAP Servers IBM Tivoli Directory Services Windows Active directory Included in the Standard Edition 37 37

38 PowerHA SystemMirror 7.1 Enterprise Edition IBM i POWER7 IBM i *SYSBAS (Prod) MetroMirror *SYSBAS (DR) HA IASP (Switchable) Global Mirror F l a s h C o p y IASP) IASP *SYBAS (Backup I) DR Flash Backup POWER7 IBM i Production SVC, v7000 Local Site SVC, v7000 DR Site POWER7 IBM i PowerHA 7.1 integrated support for SVC and Storewize V7000 Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, Flash Copy Initially available English only via prpq 5799 HAS 38 38

39 IBM i CBU with PowerHA Reduce cost, complexity, and implementation time CBU + PowerHA SystemMirror 7.1 for IBM i Sell them together Three days of services included Fast start to better business continuity Customer Rebate - NA when PowerHA SystemMirror purchased with CBU up to $2.5K depending on model 39 39

40 PowerHA SystemMirror Strategy Deep Integration Cluster Aware IBM i SLIC based event processing Centralize cluster topology management Ease of deployment & ease of use System Director Navigator management Discovery based deployment Cluster wide security Multi-Site & Disaster Recovery Differentiate with IBM storage Integrated IBM copy services Solution Package Optimization Standard Edition, Enterprise Editions 40

41 PowerHA SystemMirror Editions PowerHA SystemMirror Standard Edition Cluster management for the data center Monitors, detects and reacts to events Establishes a heartbeat between the systems Enables automatic switch-over IBM shared storage clustering Can enable near-continuous application service Minimize impact of planned & unplanned outages Ease of use for HA operations PowerHA SystemMirror Enterprise Edition Cluster management for the Enterprise Multi-site cluster management Includes the Standard Edition function 41

42 PowerHA Basic Concepts (for IBM i clients) Admin domain Application data (IASP) aka (volume group) The underlying data resiliency is not based on replication it is based on a pool of disk which is shared and switchable between nodes in the cluster PowerHA SystemMirror enables the cluster nodes to behave as resource for the applications in the event of an outage Admin Domain takes care of the sysbas data (fyi no you do not use a software replication product to replicate the Admin Domain data) 42

43 PowerHA Basic Concepts Admin domain Geomirror Internal disk is not switchable (LUNs required), you use geomirror with internal disk configurations (or for that matter any disk configurations) Geomirror for configs with IASPs under 2 Tbytes (suggested guideline) 43

44 PowerHA Standard Edition Switchable LUNs *SYSBAS Admin (DR) domain Primary S e s F l a s h C o p y (IASP) IASP *SYBAS (Backup I) Secondary S e s Flash Backup POWER7 IBM i DS8000 POWER7 IBM i Data Centre 44

45 PowerHA + IBM DS8000 Solution Fit Production Site Recovery Site DS8000 Tight integration with PowerHA 3 site mirroring Metro Mirror up to 300 KM Global Mirror lower potential for data loss (3-5 seconds data loss vs sec or more) Efficient bandwidth utilization Native IBM i and AIX (and system z) support IBM Power Cluster IBM Power Cluster Integration with IBM TPC for Replication (IBM i) Easy Tier - High performance with SSDs IBM DS8000 IBM DS8000 Integrated Server and Storage Management (Director + TPC) 45 45

46 PowerHA + IBM Storwize V7000 Solution Fit Production Site Recovery Site Tight integration with PowerHA Storwize V7000 Mid-range storage Integrates (virtualizes) with over 100 storage systems Metro Mirror up to 300 KM Metro and Global Mirror across mixed storage types IBM Power Cluster IBM Power Cluster AIX and IBM i (with VIOS) support Virtualizes storage to improve utilization IBM Storwize V7000 IBM Storwize V7000 Simplifies management across storage types Easy Tier - High performance with SSDs Integrated Server and Storage Management (Director + TPC) 46 46

47 PowerHA SystemMirror IBM i Data Resiliency Mirroring Standard Edition LUN level switching within a Data Center Enterprise Edition HA or DR within a Metropolitan Region Enterprise Edition Disaster Recovery Unlimited Distance Single Data Center Systems remain active Two Data Centers Systems remain active Two Data Centers Systems remain active Switched access to data in the event a system outage Multi-site recovery with no data loss Disaster recovery for out of region interruptions PowerHA with LUN level switching RPO=0 & RTO< 1 hr PowerHA with Geomirror* or Metro Mirror synchronous mode RPO=0 & RTO<1 hr PowerHA with Global Mirror or geomirror async mode RPO secs & RTO <1 hr 47 *geomirror sync mode included with Standard Edition

48 Smarter Computing With a New Resiliency Strategy EDPS needed to eliminate nightly backup window and satisfy business requirement for daily point-in-time backups Implemented Power servers and DS8000 with PowerHA, Flashcopy and Global Mirror replication Eliminated production interruptions and save window, with lights out operation and point-in-time data snapshot We now deliver the highest quality service to the business with zero production interruptions, no save window, and lights out operations. Dick Cosby Systems Administration Director EDPS 48

49 PowerSC Q Release Update

50 PowerVM & PowerSC Advanced virtualization, Security and Compliance Enterprise QOS virtualization capability with higher performance, more scalability, and enterprise security provides the safest location for your critical workloads Consolidate multiple workloads onto fewer systems, increasing server utilization and reducing costs which improves IT economics. Enterprise security to help manage risk and maximize availability Superior flexibility to optimize IT resource utilization and improve responsiveness which delivers services faster Dynamically optimizing IT resources such as CPUs, memory and I/O across workloads, systems and entire datacenters to improve service levels Integrated storage virtualization for simplified provisioning and management of virtual servers 50

51 PowerSC New Offering!! Initially Implemented with AIX PowerSC provides security and compliance tools designed to protect data centers virtualized with PowerVM enabling Higher Quality Services. Client Benefits Simplifies management and measurement of security & compliance Reduces cost of security & compliance Improves detection and reporting of security exposures Improves the audit capability to satisfy reporting requirements Provides virtualization aware security extensions 51

52 Where Does PowerSC Fit within the IBM Security Framework? PowerSC provides Additional Security and Compliance Specifically for Power Systems Focused on the Operating System and Hypervisor 52

53 PowerSC PowerSC provides security and compliance tools to protect data centers virtualized with PowerVM enabling higher quality services. Business Requirements Compliance and Audit Guarantee that the OS has not been hacked or compromised in any way Trusted Logging The SVM/VIOS capture all LPAR audit log information in real time. Capabilities Tamper-proof logs Defense against tampering Ensure that every Virtual System has appropriate security patches Compliance and Audit to External Standards Trusted Boot Boot images and OS are cryptographically signed and validated using a virtual Trusted Platform Module (vtpm) Trusted Network Connect and Patch Management With the Trusted Network Connection protocol imbedded in the VIOS, we can detect any system attempting to access the network and determine if it is at the correct security patch and update level. Notification of unpatched systems Compliance automation and reporting 53 Security Compliance Automation Pre-built compliance profiles that match various industry standards such as Payment Card Industry, DOD and Sox/Cobit. Activated and Reported on centrally using AIX Profile Manager

54 PowerSC Editions Security and Compliance Options PowerSC Express Basic compliance automation for AIX PowerSC Editions Express Standard PowerSC Standard Security and compliance for virtual & cloud environments Security and Compliance Automation Trusted Logging Trusted Boot ** Trusted Network Connect and Patch Management ** Requires efw7.4 54

55 Power Systems Analytics

56 Power enables travel industry to deliver new services faster Online travel bookings worldwide is expected to total $284 billion this year Online shoppers generally expect pages to load in two seconds or less, and 40% of shoppers say they'll abandon web pages that take three seconds or more to appear. Source: Forrester Research Online travel service deploys new business analytics solution on Power to support business growth, by improving performance and attract new clients 100 percent improvement in customer response time Source (June 2011): Case Study: 8DQUDD?OpenDocument&Site=corp&ref=crdb 56

57 Power Systems Analytics Solutions entry points at any level ISV Custom Solution IBM Custom Solution Integrated Solution Modular Integrated System Power Analytics with ISV Applications Power Analytics with Cognos and SPSS IBM Smart Analytics System 7710 IBM Smart Analytics System 7700 ISV analytics software optimized to provide superior performance on Power Systems IBM analytics software optimized to provide superior performance on Power Systems Single server implementation of the IBM Smart Analytics System 7700 The industry's most complete integrated and optimized modular analytics solution 57

58 October Announcements for Power Systems Analytics Power Systems can accelerate analytics projects to deliver services faster with superior economics IBM Smart Analytics System 7710 Single server implementation of IBM Smart Analytics System 7700 at half the cost Target Warehouses under 10TB (60% of Market) Designed for test and development environments as well as clients that are looking for a fully integrated and optimized analytics solution but don't need the full capacity of the Smart Analytics System 7700 Announce October 11th, General Availability November 4th IBM i for Business Intelligence A packaged solution that is easy to order and easy to implement -- combining the strengths of Power Systems, IBM i, DB/2, DB2 Web Query, and InfoSphere Change Data Capture software Announce October 11th, General Availability November 18th 58

59 IBM Smart Analytics System 7710 Fully integrated and optimized analytics, with a broad range of capabilities, on an enterprise-class platform, cost-effectively meeting user analytics needs LPAR 1 4-cores 32 GB Mem MGMT Module LPAR 2 4-cores 32 GB Mem Admin Module Power 740 Express Server POWER7 (16-core) 3.55 GHz Memory 128GB or 256GB SSD & DS3500 Storage Storage Capacity 10TB to 21TB LPAR 3 8-cores 64 GB Mem Data Module 59

60 IBM Smart Analytics System 7710 Integrated and optimized system for Analytics Analytics Software Options InfoSphere Warehouse Cubing Services InfoSphere Warehouse Text Analytics & Data Mining Data Warehouse Software InfoSphere Warehouse InfoSphere Warehouse Advanced Workload Management Tivoli System Automation Hardware/OS IBM Power 740 Servers (16 cores) IBM System Storage Designed for the IBM Smart Analytics System including SSD acceleration AIX

61 IBM i for Business Intelligence Reduce cost, complexity and implementation time Reduce cost of acquisition by up to 35% with discounted packaging Fully integrated to deliver high-performance business intelligence start with Operational Reporting and grow into a Data Warehouse Engineered for rapid deployment with extract, transport, and loading of data from sourced systems that can be turned into business ready results in days made possible through on-site no-charge services DB2 WebQuery for i Built on a foundation of IBM i (includes DB2 for i), InfoSphere Change Data Capture*, DB2 Web Query for i and a Power 720 Express system a fit-for-purpose combination packaged to turn your data into information Offers a range of business analytics capabilities including business intelligence reporting, analysis, and dashboards Three solution sizes (Small, Medium, Large BI Editions) deliver broad scalability with DB/2 for i running on new POWER7 technology serving up the needed performance with scalability to spare 61 Note: Change Data Capture software is offered by IBM via their SW fulfillment system known as Passport

62 What to expect from a modern SQL based BI tool Better Performance Let DB2 for i do the work! 5x Performance over Query/400 Better Management Tools Visual Explain, Index Advisor Simpler administration integration with IBM i More Automation Self Adjusting (autonomic), Self Optimizing Better Functionality XML integration Sophisticated Text Search Function Visual Explain of a generated SQL query used to create a pie chart (4 unions of 20 tables each) average response time 5-7 seconds. All automatically handled by DB2! Net Get More Information from your Data 62 62

63 Why Clients Value DB2 for i Total integration makes it easier to use and maintain, lowering the cost of operations It s always there The OS leverages the database The database leverages the OS There s nothing to install Many typical DBA tasks are fully automated Manage disk storage space allocation Monitor table space allocations and extents Review and balance indexes Application rebinding Maintain database integrity Update database statistics Synchronize OS and database security Reload data following hardware/software upgrades Monitor and adjust running queries So which came first? Focus more on business innovation and growth, less on technology

64 DB2 Integration Contributes to IT Efficiency Large, independent electrical distributor 51 locations across the U.S. and Mexico Supplies the construction, industrial and utility industries Provides extensive logistics and supply chain management services Runs ERP applications from SAP on Power Systems with IBM i Fully virtualized environment Optimal utilization of processors, memory Rapidly provision new environments Minimize hardware costs Benefit from OS integration of DB2 Limited need for database administration IT costs kept low Nearly 100% uptime Another advantage of Power Systems with IBM i is that DB2 is built into the operating system. The integration is so good that the machine practically runs itself. Greg Thrall, Senior VP for Operations and IT 64 64

65 DB2 for i Enablers drive DB2 Web Query performance SQL Query Engine (SQE) Real time statistics Autonomic Indexes Star Schema Awareness Database Parallelism Materialized Query Tables Encoded Vector Indexing Remote Journaling (Trickle Feed) On Demand Performance Center Autonomic Query Monitoring and Adjustment 65 65

66 DB2 Web Query for i Leverage the latest query optimization technology Value Licensing for existing Query/400 clients Keep data in the database DB2 for i Capitalize on the analytical capabilities Easily spot trends or exceptions in data with real time reports Give Executives the means to track how the business is performing through intuitive Key Performance Indicator dashboards Create self-service reporting environment that eliminates dependency on I/T Provide data to spreadsheet aficionados painlessly and in real time Execute and distribute reports in many different formats - on demand or scheduled via or saved for later view Integrate reports into existing applications for seamless access to data 66 66

67 DB2 Web Query for i Intuitive, Insightful, Extensible Fast, easy access to business information assets for query, reporting and analysis Authoring Authoring Tool Tool Intuitive Intuitive Reports Reports & & Graphs Graphs Flexible Flexible delivery delivery Dashboards Dashboards Insightful Insightful OLAP OLAP Extensible Extensible 67 67

68 A Workhorse for Reporting and Analytics Originates and services post secondary educational loans in South Carolina Over $7 billion in federal and private loans More than 400,000 borrowers IBM DB2 Web Query for i offered the right balance of compatibility and new function When you look at what DB2 Web Query can do in presenting absolute and relative metrics visually, it s a much more powerful presentation. And these metrics are affecting our departments decisions every day. Tom Dunnigan, CIO Objectives Improve ability to monitor goals against federal requirements Leverage existing data & reporting capability Results Users generate reports and obtain real-time feedback through easyto-use dashboards Better maintain government compliance Improved query performance Enable IT personnel to focus on critical needs rather than ad hoc reporting requests Introduced new forecasting capabilities 68 68

69 Is Your Data Working for You? 1 in 3 Business leader frequently make decisions based on Information they don t trust, or don t have Source: IBM Institute for Business Value 83% of CIOs cited Business Intelligence and Analytics as part of their visionary plans to enhance competitiveness TDWI: Next Generation Data Warehouse Platforms Q4 2009) 1 in 2 Business leaders say they don t have access to the information they need to do their jobs 42% Of managers use WRONG information to make decisions at least once a week Source: IBM Institute for Business Value AIIM & Accenture Surveys,

70 IBM i for Business Intelligence IBM i for Business Intelligence is a packaged solution that is easy to order and easy to implement, a perfect choice for improving your capability to analyze data turning it into information that can help transform your business. Demonstrate immediate results with Operational Reporting and transition into a robust Data Warehouse, based on your business demands. This solution combines the strengths of Power Systems, IBM i, DB2 for i, DB2 Web Query, and data transportation software to deliver an integrated platform that houses the extracted and transported data sourced from your production systems. IBM i for Business Intelligence provides everything you need for start-up of your reporting environment and is ready when you are as an expandable, growth platform to extend your data analytic capabilities, transforming sourced data by leveraging additional ETL tooling and services to build a Data Warehouse This new solution is offered as three configurations (small, medium, and large BI Editions) that include software and required licensing, as well as three days of services designed to get you up and running fast no long wait times before you can show new business information to your execs.

71 Stage 1: Build a Reporting Foundation Production System Extract, Transport and Load Data using InfoSphere Software Operational Reporting in 3 Days IBM i for Business Intelligence (Small, Medium, Large) IBM i for Business Intelligence Get new reports/information - in days Replicate production database to 2 nd system Isolate query workloads (tune, optimize) LOW Entry price point that you can build on Leverage the system for additional purposes 71 71

72 Stage 2: Grow into a Data Warehouse Production System Purchase additional ETL Tools/Services IBM i for Business Intelligence (Small, Medium, Large) Extract and Transport Data using InfoSphere Software Bulk or Refresh load DB2 Logs DB2 Data Warehouse IBM i for Business Intelligence ETL process TRANSFORMS and cleanses data Bulk load or refresh Scheduled or continuous updates Restructuring of the data improves analytics (for example: create a customer profiling database) Isolate query workloads (tune, optimize) Transform and Load Data into DB2 Data Warehouse

73 IBM i for Business Intelligence DB2 Web Query POWER Express 720 STAGE 1 Operational Reporting BI Edition 1) Power 720 Express 2) DB2 Web Query 3) 3 day Service Voucher + InfoSphere CDD Software used to Extract, Transport and Load data into DB2 for i Data Transport and Load SW Consulting and Services STAGE 2 Data WareHouse BI Edition 1) Power 720 Express 2) DB2 Web Query (repackaged) 3) 3 Day Service Voucher + InfoSphere CDD Software used to Extract, Transport and Load data into DB2 for i + Additional ETL Tools/Services Software and Services purchased to Extract, Transform and Load data from multiple system sources 73 73

74 IBM i for Business Intelligence Reduce cost, complexity, and implementation time Build a Reporting Foundation Production System Extract, Transport and Load Data using CDD Operational Reporting in 3 Days IBM i for Business Intelligence (Small, Medium, Large) Grow into a Data Warehouse Production System Extract and Transport Data using CDD Purchase additional ETL Tools/Services DB2 Logs DB2 Data Warehouse IBM i for Business Intelligence (Small, Medium, Large) Transform and Load Data into DB2 Data Warehouse

75 Cloud Solutions October 2011

76 Private clouds can help address these business problems but clients are not sure where to start on the journey Entry Cloud Advanced Cloud Service Orchestration and Integration This is not always a linear progression. Some clients begin by optimizing their virtualization foundation for a workload, then gradually move to cloud. Cloud Foundation Virtualization & platform management Virtualized Servers, Storage, Networking Basic cloud (Self-service, admin, VM provisioning) Virtualization & platform management Virtualized Servers, Storage, Networking Basic cloud (Self-service, admin, VM provisioning) Virtualization & platform management Virtualized Servers, Storage, Networking Others require cloud capabilities from the beginning and may start with advanced cloud or entry cloud solutions. A client may be in all of these stages w/ different workloads across their data center. 76

77 Power Systems Cloud Solutions Entry points at any level Advanced Cloud Deliver IT without Boundaries Cloud Foundation Industrial strength virtualization coupled with automated resource balancing and virtual image management Entry Cloud Basic cloud functions including simple self service interface and infrastructure with automated provisioning Integrated service management platform with automated IT service deployment, full lifecycle management, metering & chargeback POWER7 systems, PowerVM, Systems Director & VMControl IBM Starter Kit for Cloud Cloudburst on Power & IBM Service Delivery Manager 77 Cloud Capabilities

78 IBM Systems Director VMControl 2.4 Integrated platform management provides core capabilities for Cloud Foundation Key Features Unique image management capabilities for virtualized IBM i workloads on Power Systems Customer Benefits Facilitates the creation and maintenance of a secure virtual appliance repository containing golden master standardized IBM i virtualized workloads. Improve end-user and operations productivity while accelerating time to value Accelerated storage-based provisioning deploys virtualized workloads in record time Supports the option of storage-based rapid provisioning of virtualized workloads, to increase service levels and minimize wait times. Consistent virtualization management experience across multiple platforms Appliance-ready design streamlines integration into more sophisticated enterprise virtualization solutions Designed to integrate into pre-built solutions such as entry clouds, workload-optimized platforms and dedicated appliances, with an external SDK that allows quick and easy external integration. Standardize virtualized workloads to manage costs and minimize risk 78 More information:

79 IBM Starter Kit for Cloud on Power Entry level cloud solution built on top of the Cloud Foundation NEW! Entry cloud offerings that provide affordable, easy-to-install and easy to-use capabilities to allow clients to more rapidly move to a cloud model Fast time to value with a solution that is simple to deploy, easy to use and works with existing infrastructure Accelerate infrastructure delivery and speed service deployment to quickly respond to changing business needs Dramatically increase IT efficiency with standardization and lower operations cost Scale as needed to improve quality and meet demand with continuous availability Enable self service with a simple interface that provides oversight Expandable to advanced Cloud offerings Business Partner Ready Reference configs allow for flexibility so you can address broader client needs Cookbooks and enablement so you can provide higher margin, value add services 79

80 IBM i Announce Highlights

81 IBM i Version.Release with Technology Refresh 2010 and earlier 2011 and beyond March 21, 2008 Announce April 23, 2010 Announce October 2011 Announcements TR1 TR2 TR3 IBM i 6.1 IBM i IBM i 7.1 IBM i 7.1 Technology Refreshes IBM i Next Interim Technology Refreshes provide new functions and I/O support Simpler to install on a current release and less disruptive 81

82 October 2011 Announcements IBM i TR3 Cloud Infrastructure Starter Kit for Cloud (SOD) IBM i Provisioning Unlock Core Business Data DB2 for i IBM DB2 Web Query for i IBM i for Business Intelligence High Availability PowerHA SystemMirror for i IBM i CBU with PowerHA Deploy New Business Solutions Application Development Rational Application Development Enhancements Application Runtime Expert Zend Server Community Edition with Zend DBi Virtualize and Consolidate System, Storage, and Network Virtualization Unlock Core Business Metropolita Data n Transportati on and Roads Cloud Infrastructure Integrated Urban Infrastruct ure High Availability Tax and Revenue Managem ent Virtualize & Consolidate Deploy New Business Solutions Safety and Securit y Top Client Initiatives 82

83 IBM i Overview

84 IBM i Strategy and Roadmap Our commitment to our IBM i clients, ISVs and business partners is solid and unchanged. With our clearly defined processor and software roadmap, we are making substantial investments in the future of IBM i as an important, strategic element in the IBM systems portfolio. New IBM white paper Includes information about the IBM i market, Power Systems and IBM i roadmaps, plus the latest information on POWER7 and IBM i

85 Power of i From Colin Parris, February 1, 2011 Dear IBM i client, In 2010, we delivered new POWER7 processor-based systems, a new release of IBM i, and enhancements across our Power Systems Software portfolio, including PowerVM and PowerHA. These investments deliver significantly improved product offerings for our loyal IBM i clients, delivering a technology foundation for the future. The new POWER7 processor-based systems offer IBM i clients gains in both performance and reliability. IBM i 7.1, a major release, included improved application performance, automated systems management and enhanced virtualization capabilities. IBM i 7.1 contains new features and capabilities that are based on customer requirements articulated and prioritized in collaboration with our advisory councils, representing COMMON, COMMON Europe, ISVs and our Large User Group. You will find that our commitment to our IBM i clients, ISVs and business partners is solid and unchanged. With our clearly defined processor and software roadmap, we are making substantial investments in the future of IBM i as an important, strategic element in the IBM systems portfolio. Thanks for your business and your confidence in the future of one of the world s most durable and productive platforms for business. Vice President, 85

86 Building on the Foundation IBM i 6.1 Highlights New Solid State Drive support with unique IBM i performance advantages New Java Virtual Machine, shared with AIX & Linux New Compliance Security Features New Systems Director Navigator web-based console New PowerHA disk clustering New support for BladeCenter New SAN DS8000 performance optimization New PowerVM virtual storage for i partitions and much more. IBM i 6.1 is a cornerstone release for strategic initiatives which follow. 86

87 IBM i 7.1 Announcement Highlights DB2 Support for XML and column level encryption PowerHA Async Geographic Mirroring & LUN-level switching Virtualization IBM i 6.1 virtualization for i 7.1 partitions Solid State Drives Automatic movement of hot data to SSDs Open Access for RPG Extend application reach to pervasive devices Zend Server Community Edition PHP environment preloaded with IBM i Systems Director Navigator Richer management of IBM i via Systems Director Navigator PO # 123 IBM i PowerHA IASP VIOS Customer # 2468 IBM i 6.1 IBM i 7.1 Date 5/27/09 Credit Card &#^$&$^ Power Systems IBM i PowerHA IASP Purchase Order ~ XML ~ Announce April 13 GA April 23 87

88 IBM i System Support Servers i 5.4 i 6.1 i 7.1 POWER7 POWER6+ Blades, 520*, 550*, 560 POWER6 520, 550, 570, 595 POWER5/5+ 800, 810, 825, 870, * Specific models

89 POWER7 delivers outstanding performance CPW 80,000 60,000 40,000 20, POWER5 550 POWER5 520 POWER6 550 POWER6 720 POWER7 740 POWER7 Single core CPW

90 IBM i and Multi-core IBM i Automated license management IBM i only accesses number of cores entitled to When additional license keys installed, IBM i provided access to additional cores Offered today on POWER6 multi-core systems PowerVM PowerVM Express defaulted on 710, 720, 730 and 740 orders for all active cores PowerVM Express may be removed from order With IBM i, PowerVM core licenses may be reduced to the number of IBM i licenses No need for active core deconfguration core Small p05 90

91 IBM DB2 Web Query Enhancements New functions for IBM i 5.4, 6.1 and 7.1 Excel client Microsoft SQL Server adapter Security Enhancements Change password from within DB2 Web Query Enhanced meta data control Administrative enhancements Change Management New WRKWEBQRY functions simplifies admin Performance Enhancements Improved internal processing Improved analysis capabilities Functional Enhancements Improved Dashboard development Active Reports usability enhancements Bring BI and Query Solution Back to IBM i Stop the pain and expense of replicating data Make decisions with current data DB2 Web Query supports querying XML documents with IBM i 7.1 DB2 Web Query provides an integrated Business Intelligence solution that offers rich functionality and breakthrough performance 91

92 Simplified DB2 for i Management - IBM i Navigator IBM i 7.1 Enhancements: OnDemand Performance Center Authority Simplification Index Advisor Improvements Database monitor Client register filter Errors only filter Show Statements - Variable replacement Enhanced SQL Details for a Job SQL Monitor integration Connecting QSQSRVR job info Database Management OmniFind Text Index support Generate SQL Privilege & CCSID Progress Status Monitors Index Build Table Alters Enhanced Reorganize Object List enhancements Performance of large lists Object list filtering Save list contents Health Center SQL0901 Error Tracker 92

93 Virtualization Enhancements for IBM i Deploy new IBM i 7.1 partitions IBM i 6.1 can host I/O for i 7.1 partition Minimize change while deploying new release iscsi attached System x and BladeCenter Maintain current IBM i 6.1 partitions IBM i 7.1 can host I/O for i 6.1 partition Continue to run applications with IBM i 6.1 while leveraging new capabilities of IBM i 7.1 iscsi attached System x and BladeCenter PowerVM VIOS can host IBM i 7.1 and 6.1 partitions AIX and Linux partitions VIOS supports advanced virtualization technologies including Active Memory Sharing and NPIV 93 Storage Virtualization can reduce costs while improving IT infrastructure flexibility VIOS IBM i 6.1 VIOS IBM i 7.1 VIOS VIOS IBM i 7.1 IBM i 6.1 POWER6 & POWER7 VIOS IBM i 7.1 IBM i 6.1 POWER6 & POWER7 VIOS IBM i 7.1 IBM i 6.1 POWER6 & POWER7

94 IBM i workload optimization for Solid State Drives (SSD) Total integration with IBM i of database, storage management and performance management enable automated SSD optimization IBM i automatically moves most active data to SSDs Clients and ISVs can easily optimize applications for SSD DB2 for i supports specifying SSD as target for specific, high use files SSD Analyzer Tool Designed to help determine if SSDs can help improve application performance hot data Runs on IBM i 5.4, 6.1 or 7.1 Plus additional enhancements and utilities Hours Associated Bank Reduces Batch Run Time by 40% with SSDs* Batch Performance Runs 40% Reduction 72 Drives 72 Drives + 8 SSD 60 Drives + 4 SSD SSDs can improve performance of long running batch jobs or queries. IBM i can easily get the right data on the SSDs Drives replaced by 60 Drives + 4 SSD * # Download

95 IBM i Network Upgrade Simplifies Upgrading Multiple Systems IBM 6.1 Base Support Installation of LPs, and PTFs onto a IBM i 6.1 system Electronic software distribution DVD NFS Server October Support Upgrade to IBM i from i 6.1 system April Support Upgrade to IBM i 7.1 from i 6.1 or i Future Plan* Scratch install of new system IBM i 6.1, IBM i 6.1.1, or IBM i 7.1 Install / Restore Save IBM or Custom Image 95 SAVSYS, SAVOBJ, SAVLICPGM to NFS Device IBM i 6.1 (CRTDEVOPT *SRVLAN) * All statements regarding IBM's future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only. POWER6 server POWER7 server IBM i 6.1 or later

96 Additional Enhancements IBM Transform Services for i Enhancement Delivers Adobe PDF output support to IBM i applications New support to transform existing Spool Files to PDF format Shipped with IBM i Encrypted ASP Enhancements Added ability to start/stop encryption on an existing iasp Encryption key management enhancements BRMS Enhancements Improved functions for managing backups, media, backup history, and recoveries Support for additional Tape Libraries with NPIV through PowerVM VIOS 3577 (TS3400) with (TS1120/TS1130 ) drives 3584 (TS3500) with (TS1120/TS1130 ) drives 3576 (TS3310) with LTO drives 96

97 IBM i Enhanced I/O Support LTO-5 tape support Internal - Sept GA on Power 720/740, IBM i 6.1 or later External TS2250 & TS available now with PTF IBM i 6.1 or later Future external tape libraries with LTO-5 via PTF (not 3Q 2010) IOP-less ProtecTIER support Available now with PTF IBM i 6.1 or later New 283 GB SFF SAS disk drive (10k RPM) FCoE Support (through VIOS) - FC, NIC, NPIV PCIe Cryptographic Adapter Support IBM i 7.1 announced. No announcement in August of IBM i

98 IBM i Life Cycle IBM i V5R2 16 IBM i Upgrade paths V5R3 5.4* 6.1* 7.1* Service *The projected date for the service of IBM i releases is based on current IBM planning assumptions. Note that it is IBM s current practice to support an IBM i release until the next two releases have been made available, plus twenty four months. This presentation contains information about IBM s plans and directions. Such plans are subject to change without notice. 98

99 Electronic Software Download All currently marketed IBM i releases available IBM i 5.4, 6.1, 7.1 Software is downloaded from ESS web site: Products available, countries supported, and instructions for download are on web site IBM manufacturing continues to support IBM i preload on newly purchased Power Systems and BladeCenter Effective April 13, 2010, $50 USD media charge for IBM i No media charge if use Electronic Software Download 99

100 Zend PHP Enhancements Zend Server Community Edition for i Preloaded with IBM i 7.1, 6.1, 5.4 Includes one year of Silver support from Zend Provided for no additional charge Also available for download from zend.com Replaces Zend Core Zend Server for i Provides advanced functions Available from IBM with advanced support offerings Also available from zend.com Replaces Zend Platform Zend Studio for i Eclispe-based development environment Integrates with Rational Developer for Power Available with one year of Silver support from Zend for no additional charge Advanced support offerings available Simplified Set Up and Management FastCGI support between ILE Apache and PHP Eliminates 2 nd copy of Apache and reverse proxy Software fixes via PTFs Significant Performance Enhancements New and improved features Zend provides open, easy to use PHP-based development and deployment solutions for i 100

101 Power is... IBM i Solid State Drive Support Autonomically move hot data to SSDs IBM i 6.1 virtualization for i 7.1 partitions PowerHA Async Geo Mirror and LUN-level Switching POWER 7 Energy Efficiency Systems Director Navigator Tape, Journal, BRMS, Perf Data Inv Total Integration of DB2 XML Datatype Column level Encryption Open Access for RPG Extend to pervasive devices Languages & Middleware Zend Core Community Edition IBM i 7.1 Workload-Optimizing Systems Virtualization without Limits Resiliency without Downtime Dynamic Energy Optimization Management with Automation Integrated Value 101