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- IBM Case Study: Leading Financial Services Firm
- The Leading financial services firm needed to improve investment decisions and help ensure data integrity while keeping costs down. To do this, the company needed to expand its processing capacity and make it more resilient with a disaster recovery solution. The company selected IBM eServer BladeCenter. The BladeCenter running Linux...
- Tags: IBM eServer BladeCenter, Financial, Financial Service, IBM Corp., Disaster Recovery, Blade Servers, Servers, Data Management, Hardware
- Case studies
- NYFIX Migrates to Linux and IBM BladeCenter to Combat Server Sprawl
- Based in Stamford, Connecticut, NYFIX provides electronic trading technology infrastructure and execution services to brokerage firms and institutional investors. In NYFIX's service-oriented architecture, each client's trading solution typically consists of a server stack supporting layers of previously developed applications routed and delivered via network. The only question mark in this...
- Tags: IBM eServer BladeCenter, Environment, IBM Corp., NYFIX, Linux, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Servers, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Hardware
- Case studies
- The City of Burbank Brings Oracle ERP Home on IBM BladeCenter
- When the Lead Database Administrator joined the City of Burbank few years ago, the organization's data center was at a critical juncture. The challenge was to bring the City's multi-vendor infrastructure and Oracle ERP solution onto a scalable platform that supports multiple operating systems. This was solved by consolidation on...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., IBM eServer BladeCenter, ERP, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Data Centers, Servers, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Storage, Data Management
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- IBM BladeCenter QS21 Hardware Performance
- This paper provides an overview over the key hardware performance features of its processor complex as well as of its networking capabilities. It discusses the impact of these performance features on application performance and provides hints & tips on how to achieve the best possible performance when using an IBM...
- Tags: IBM eServer BladeCenter, Performance, IBM Corp., Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- White papers 2008-06-01
- IBM BladeCenter: The right choice
- Read IBM's brochure for information on the advantages of IBM BladeCenter, including its flexible architecture, easy deployment and energy-efficient features. You'll learn about the IBM portfolio of blade servers, chassis, switches and fabric. And, you'll see how BladeCenter S is ideal for distributed environments. Review the...
- Tags: IBM eServer BladeCenter, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2008-04-04
- Oracle Database 11g Enterprise Edition Using Oracle Real Application Clusters on IBM BladeCenter Running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and IBM System Storage DS3400
- This paper discusses the necessary steps to prepare for and successfully install Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 32-bit and Oracle Database 11g Enterprise Edition with Oracle Real Application Clusters 32-bit on IBM BladeCenter servers and IBM System Storage disks. The operating system environment described is the 2.6 kernel-based Red Hat...
- Tags: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Corp., IBM eServer BladeCenter, Red Hat Inc., Storage, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Oracle Database, Oracle Real Application Cluster, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Databases, Enterprise Software, Open Source, Operating Systems, Servers, Hardware, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2008-04-01
- White Paper: Why you should choose IBM BladeCenter S over HP c3000
- Choose a solution designed specifically for distributed enterprises. Read this paper to see how IBM BladeCenter S provides greater capabilities--including 9 TB of flexible storage, low noise, a specialized rack with air filtration, and available layer 2-7 secure switching--at a lower price than HP Blade System c3000.
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM eServer BladeCenter, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2007-11-01
- Analyst Paper: Pund-IT Research: IBM's BladeCenter S - Sharpening Blade Servers for Small Businesses
- In this white paper from analyst group Pund-IT, learn why IBM BladeCenter S meets the needs of small to medium sized companies. See which technologies you should consider as you move forward. And learn why BladeCenter S is right, open, easy, and green. It's easy to set up, compact and...
- Tags: Blade Server, IBM eServer BladeCenter, Blade, Small Business, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2007-09-18
- Implementing IBM BladeCenter Boot Disk System Solution
- The BladeCenter Boot Disk System solution reduces cost, provides high availability, helps consolidate the IT infrastructure, reduces cabling complexity, minimizes the downtime window, and enhances performance. This paper illustrates the step-by-step procedure to deploy an IBM blade server attached to IBM BladeCenter Boot Disk System for Windows 2003 Enterprise Server...
- Tags: Disk, IBM eServer BladeCenter, Boot Disk, IBM Corp., BladeCenter Boot Disk System Solution, Blade Servers, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2008-01-02
- Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise ELM 9.0 Self-Service With Oracle 10g on IBM BladeCenter
- Oracle and IBM conducted a benchmark to measure the online performance of PeopleSoft Enterprise Learning Management ELM 9.0 on a 4-way AMD processor-based IBM BladeCenter LS21 database server with Oracle Database 10g 10.2.0.3. Additionally, an 8-way AMD processor-based IBM BladeCenter LS41 was used as the application server, and a 4-way...
- Tags: PeopleSoft Inc., Oracle Corp., IBM eServer BladeCenter, Oracle Application Server 10g, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2007-12-01
- Video: IBM BladeCenter S vs. HP BladeSystem c3000
- See how the new IBM BladeCenter S stacks up against HP BladeSystem c3000 in head-to-head comparisons of cost, storage, networking, acoustics and more. This video shows how energy-saving IBM BladeCenter S meets today's business needs with 9TB of storage, integrated KVM, lockable, 6-blade rack and air filtration — all at...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM eServer BladeCenter, Video, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Servers, Hardware
- Presentations 2007-03-16
- Oracle Database 11g Enterprise Edition Using Oracle Real Application Clusters on IBM BladeCenter Running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
- This paper will discuss the necessary steps to prepare for and successfully install Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 32-bit and Oracle Database 11g Enterprise Edition with Oracle Real Application Clusters 32-bit on IBM BladeCenter servers and IBM System Storage disks. The operating system environment described is the 2.6 kernel-based Red...
- Tags: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Corp., IBM eServer BladeCenter, Red Hat Inc., Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Oracle Database, Oracle Real Application Cluster, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Open Source, UNIX, Databases, Operating Systems, Enterprise Software, Servers, Hardware, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2007-11-01
- Selling Blade in a Cross Brand Environment
- The IBM Bladecenter was introduced in 2002. It was released at a time when computing requirements were growing and clients demanded a creative solution to address several issues - computing density, performance, cost and ease of manageability. IBM Bladecenter was positioned for this purpose and thus saw huge success, growing...
- Tags: Brand, IBM eServer BladeCenter, Blade, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Utility Computing, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2007-08-14
- IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module Protected Mode
- Protected Mode PM is a feature of the IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module AMM to isolate management of the Cisco Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module IGESM from the AMM in the IBM BladeCenter. This feature is targeted at environments that have distinctly separate management teams for servers and networking, or...
- Tags: IBM eServer BladeCenter, IBM Corp., Protected Mode, Blade Servers, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2007-06-07
- IBM BladeCenter Deployment Guide Part 1a - Advanced Management Module
- The paper is intended to present the general steps necessary to successfully deploy IBM blades in the IBM BladeCenter. Its primary focus is to detail the steps required for setting up remote boot on IBM Blades. Remote boot, root boot, or boot from SAN, is the name referred to the...
- Tags: IBM eServer BladeCenter, Blade, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Utility Computing, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2007-05-17
- Oracle 10g R2 RAC Implementation With IBM System x, BladeCenter, System Storage and Linux
- The purpose of this paper is to assist those who are implementing Oracle Real Application Clusters on Linux running on IBM System x and BladeCenter servers and IBM System storage systems. This paper focuses mainly on the first two steps. It discusses various hardware choices to be made, describe server...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., IBM eServer BladeCenter, Oracle Application Server 10g, Oracle Real Application Cluster, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Linux, Storage, Databases, Enterprise Software, Servers, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2007-06-30
- Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 on the IBM BladeCenter Running Linux
- Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 is sold as a "global release" because it offers a global solution for an enterprise to manage globally by helping companies to meet global market needs. All these new functionalities and capabilities offered by Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 and the latest System x family...
- Tags: Linux, Oracle Corp., IBM eServer BladeCenter, Oracle E-Business Suite, IBM Corp., Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12, Operational Accounting, Enterprise Software, Finance, Software
- White papers 2007-07-01
- Customer XXX: Oracle RAC 10gR2 Installation on IBM BladeCenter Example Final Project Document
- This paper describes the purpose and details for the implementation of a two node Oracle 10gR2 (10.2.0.3) database with RAC Real Application Clusters on XXX's extant HS20 blades and DS4400 disk storage. The purpose of this project is to install Oracle RAC 10gR2 on two IBM HS20 blades, using IBM...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., IBM eServer BladeCenter, Oracle Real Application Cluster, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Databases, Enterprise Software, Servers, Hardware, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2007-06-27
- SAP With Veritas Storage Foundation HA on IBM System x and IBM Bladecenter
- More and more enterprises are running mission-critical applications like SAP that are fundamental to their core business. A failure of this kind of applications could be potentially disastrous to the business. As Windows server operating systems become increasingly accepted in the large scale and high-end mission-critical parts of organizations, meeting...
- Tags: IBM eServer BladeCenter, VERITAS Software Corp., VERITAS Storage Foundation, SAP AG, IBM Corp., Microsoft Windows, Blade Servers, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Utility Computing, Operating Systems, Software, Servers, Hardware, Enterprise Software
- White papers 2007-02-02
- The Benefits of Running SAP Solutions on IBM System x and BladeCenter
- SAP is the maker of one of the world's most popular inter-enterprise software suites. It provides collaborative business solutions for all types of industries. The company's flagship offering is the SAP Business Suite which includes solutions for Enterprise Resource Planning ERP, Customer Relationship Management CRM, Product Lifecycle Management PLM and...
- Tags: IBM eServer BladeCenter, Benefit, SAP AG, IBM Corp., Blade Servers, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Product Marketing, Enterprise Software, Servers, Hardware, Software, Marketing
- White papers 2007-09-01
