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High Availability
Business needs dictate mission-critical applications and the need for high availability – IT must plan and deploy technologies to deliver on those requirements.
- Enterprises beginning planning for high availability need to start from the top down. Start with the business requirements and then move to software, servers, networking, Internet connectivity, and facilities.
- High availability requirements will vary by enterprise, and potentially for each application. Mission critical means an application is operational when it is needed, not necessarily 24/7.
- Without a clear definition of the requirements for mission-critical applications, IT staff may find themselves chasing unreachable goals. Work with business managers to define which applications are mission critical and exactly when they must be operational.
I Need to:
Solution Road Map
Solution Sets
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Maximize Availability for Mission Critical Systems
If your focus is just on technology, you’re missing two thirds of the equation — people and processes.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint, 1 Video, and 1 Tool.
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Vendor Landscape: Application Delivery Controllers
Because the enterprise needs more than just load balancing.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint and 1 Tool
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Bridge the Gap between Service Management & Disaster Recovery
Treating DR as separate from normal IT operations leaves organizations vulnerable to common causes of extended service interruptions.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint, 1 tool, 1 template
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Vendor Landscape: Systems Management
Today's complex data centers are driving more sophisticated systems management solutions.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint, 1 Tool
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Assess the Appropriateness of the iSeries/IBM i in My Business
Separate myth from reality to assess future viability and your organization's strategy for this platform.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint, 1 Video, 1 Tool
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Secure IBM i Systems to Meet Today's Risks
Despite increased network presence, modern interfaces, and integrations, many organizations are still applying an old security model from the green-screen days.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint and 8 Templates.
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Maximize the Value of IBM Mainframes in My Business
Overcome resourcing challenges, reduce costs, and plot your future strategy for this platform.
Included in Solution Set: 1 PowerPoint, 1 Video, and 1 Tool.