Implementing IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud Version 8.3.1

Implementing IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud Version 8.3.1
Author: Vasfi Gucer
Publisher: IBM Redbooks
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2020-07-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 073845897X

IBM® Spectrum Virtualize is a key member of the IBM Spectrum® Storage portfolio. It is a highly flexible storage solution that enables rapid deployment of block storage services for new and traditional workloads, on-premises, off-premises and in a combination of both. IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud provides the IBM Spectrum Virtualize functions in IBM Cloud®. This capability provides a monthly license to deploy and use IBM Spectrum Virtualize in IBM Cloud to enable hybrid cloud solutions, offering the ability to transfer data between on-premises private clouds or data centers and the public cloud. This IBM Redpaper Redbooks publication gives a broad understanding of IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud Version 8.3.1 architecture and provides planning and implementation details of the common use cases for this product. This publication helps storage and networking administrators plan, implement, install, tailor, and configure the IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud offering. It also provides a detailed description of troubleshooting tips. IBM Spectrum Virtualize is also available on AWS. For more information, see Implementing IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on AWS Version 8.3.1, REDP-5588.

Implementing IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud Version 8.3

Implementing IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud Version 8.3
Author: Angelo Bernasconi
Publisher: IBM Redbooks
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2020-05-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0738457809

IBM® Spectrum Virtualize is a key member of the IBM SpectrumTM Storage portfolio. It is a highly flexible storage solution that enables rapid deployment of block storage services for new and traditional workloads, on-premises, off-premises and in a combination of both. IBM Spectrum VirtualizeTM for Public Cloud provides the IBM Spectrum Virtualize functionality in IBM CloudTM. This new capability provides a monthly license to deploy and use Spectrum Virtualize in IBM Cloud to enable hybrid cloud solutions, offering the ability to transfer data between on-premises private clouds or data centers and the public cloud. This IBM RedpaperTM publication gives a broad understanding of IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud architecture and provides planning and implementation details of the common use cases for this product. This publication helps storage and networking administrators plan and implement install, tailor, and configure IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud offering. It also provides a detailed description of troubleshooting tips. IBM Spectrum Virtualize is also available on AWS. For more information, see Implementation guide for IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on AWS, REDP-5534.

Implementing IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on AWS Version 8.3.1

Implementing IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on AWS Version 8.3.1
Author: Jordan Fincher
Publisher: IBM Redbooks
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2020-07-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0738458961

IBM® Spectrum Virtualize is a key member of the IBM Spectrum® Storage portfolio. It is a highly flexible storage solution that enables rapid deployment of block storage services for new and traditional workloads, whether on-premises, off-premises, or a combination of both. The initial release of IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud is now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This IBM RedpaperTM publication gives a broad understanding of the IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on AWS architecture. It also provides planning and implementation information about the common use cases for this new product. This publication helps storage and networking administrators plan, implement, install, modify, and configure the IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on AWS offering Version 8.3.1. It also provides a detailed description of troubleshooting tips.

Implementation Guide for IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on Microsoft Azure Version 8.4.3

Implementation Guide for IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on Microsoft Azure Version 8.4.3
Author: Andrew Greenfield
Publisher: IBM Redbooks
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2022-03-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0738460451

IBM® Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud is now available on Microsoft Azure. With IBM Spectrum® Virtualize for Public Cloud 8.4.3, users can deploy a highly available two-node cluster running IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on supported Microsoft Azure virtual machines (VMs). This all-inclusive, bring your own license (BYOL) software offering provides the ability to virtualize, optimize, and provision supported Azure Managed Disk to applications that require the performance of block storage in the cloud with the added efficiencies that IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud brings to native infrastructure as a service (IaaS) that is provided by Microsoft Azure. This IBM Redbooks publication gives a broad understanding of the IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on Azure architecture. It also provides planning and implementation details of the common use cases for this new product. This book helps storage and networking administrators plan, implement, install, and configure the IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on Azure offering. It also provides valuable troubleshooting tips.

Implementing IBM Spectrum Virtualize software only

Implementing IBM Spectrum Virtualize software only
Author: Peter Mescher
Publisher: IBM Redbooks
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2017-05-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0738456101

This IBM® RedpaperTM publication provides a broad understanding of IBM Spectrum VirtualizeTM software only and how it fits into to the IBM SAN Volume Control and IBM Storwize® families. It also provides use cases for cloud, Cloud Service Provider (CSP), and Managed Service Provider (MSP) implementations. This publication helps storage and networking administrators install, tailor, and configure IBM Spectrum Virtualize software only. It also provides a detailed description of supported hardware and troubleshooting tips. In April 2017, this paper was updated to include information about Version 7.8.1 and Supermicro SYS-2028U-TRTP+ server implementation.

Block Storage Migration in Open Environments

Block Storage Migration in Open Environments
Author: Francesco Anderloni
Publisher: IBM Redbooks
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2020-04-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0738458708

Companies need to migrate data not only when technology needs to be replaced, but also for consolidation, load balancing, and disaster recovery (DR). Data migration is a critical operation, and this book explains the phases and steps to ensure a smooth migration. Topics range from planning and preparation to execution and validation. The book explains, from a generic standpoint, the appliance-based, storage-based, and host-based techniques that can be used to accomplish the migration. Each method is explained through practical migration scenarios and for various operating systems. This publication addresses the aspects of data migration efforts while focusing on fixed block storage systems in open environment with the IBM® FlashSystem 9100 as the target system. Therefore, the book also emphasizes various migration techniques using the Spectrum Virtualize built-in functions. This document targets storage administrators, storage network administrators, system designers, architects, and IT professionals who design, administer or plan data migrations in large data Centers. The aim is to ensure that you are aware of the current thinking, methods, and products that IBM can make available to you. These items are provided to ensure a data migration process that is as efficient and problem-free as possible. The material presented in this book was developed with versions of the referenced products as of February, 2020.

Implementing the IBM Storwize V3500

Implementing the IBM Storwize V3500
Author: Jon Tate
Publisher: IBM Redbooks
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2013-10-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0738438154

Businesses of all sizes are faced with the challenge of managing huge volumes of data that are becoming increasingly valuable. But storing this data can be costly, and extracting value from the data is becoming more and more difficult. IT organizations have limited resources and cannot afford to make investment mistakes. The IBM® Storwize® V3500 system provides a smarter solution that is affordable, simple, and efficient, which enables businesses to overcome their storage challenges. IBM Storwize V3500 is the most recent addition to the IBM Storwize family of disk systems. It delivers easy-to-use, entry-level configurations that are specifically designed to meet the modest budgets of small and medium-sized businesses. IBM Storwize V3500 features the following highlights: - Consolidate and share data with low cost iSCSI storage networking. - Deploy storage in minutes and perform storage management tasks quickly and easily through a breakthrough graphical user interface. - Experience peace of mind with proven IBM Storwize family high-availability data protection with snapshot technology and IBM warranty support. - Optimize efficiency by allocating only the amount of disk space needed at the time it is required with high performance, thin-provisioning capabilities.

Introduction and Implementation of Data Reduction Pools and Deduplication

Introduction and Implementation of Data Reduction Pools and Deduplication
Author: Jon Tate
Publisher: IBM Redbooks
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2019-07-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0738457310

Continuing its commitment to developing and delivering industry-leading storage technologies, IBM® introduces Data Reduction Pools (DRP) and Deduplication powered by IBM SpectrumTM Virtualize, which are innovative storage features that deliver essential storage efficiency technologies and exceptional ease of use and performance, all integrated into a proven design. This book discusses Data Reduction Pools (DRP) and Deduplication and is intended for experienced storage administrators who are fully familiar with IBM Spectrum Virtualize, SAN Volume Controller, and the Storwize family of products.

IBM Software-Defined Storage Guide

IBM Software-Defined Storage Guide
Author: Larry Coyne
Publisher: IBM Redbooks
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2018-07-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0738457051

Today, new business models in the marketplace coexist with traditional ones and their well-established IT architectures. They generate new business needs and new IT requirements that can only be satisfied by new service models and new technological approaches. These changes are reshaping traditional IT concepts. Cloud in its three main variants (Public, Hybrid, and Private) represents the major and most viable answer to those IT requirements, and software-defined infrastructure (SDI) is its major technological enabler. IBM® technology, with its rich and complete set of storage hardware and software products, supports SDI both in an open standard framework and in other vendors' environments. IBM services are able to deliver solutions to the customers with their extensive knowledge of the topic and the experiences gained in partnership with clients. This IBM RedpaperTM publication focuses on software-defined storage (SDS) and IBM Storage Systems product offerings for software-defined environments (SDEs). It also provides use case examples across various industries that cover different client needs, proposed solutions, and results. This paper can help you to understand current organizational capabilities and challenges, and to identify specific business objectives to be achieved by implementing an SDS solution in your enterprise.