2011.12.20 - Ready Pack for Cloud and SmartCloud Entry

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IBM Ready Pack for Cloud with IBM SmartCloud EntryGet started to implement the advantages of Cloud Computing on System x servers

IBM Ready Pack for Cloud is validated by:

ibm.com/cloud


Cloud computing is a model for enabling on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be acquired quickly and easily.

Cloud enables:

• Ubiquitous access to applications • Measured service/pay-per-use

• On demand self-service • Sourcing options• Economies-of-scale

Types of cloud:


Transformation to cloud begins with 3 key steps: virtualize, automate and optimized management

Physical hardware

Virtualizationmanagement

Systems management

• Consolidate and virtualize across Servers, Storageand Networks

• Monitor the virtualized environment

• Integrate virtualization management with IT service delivery processes

• Simplified deployment with virtual appliances

Self Service

Metering and Charging

Elastic scaling

• Record and test provisioning scripts for deploying cloud services

• Capture and catalog virtual images

• Pool standardized virtualized building blocks

Automate provisioning tools

Standardize applications and processes


Optimize/ Cloud Management

Consolidate and Virtualize

Automate and Standardize

Payback through:

• Higher utilization and avoidance of capital expense

• Reduces depreciation expense

• Energy and facilities

Payback through:

• Time saved deploying new systems

• Reduced maintenance through image cloning

Payback through:

• Self-service provisioning with service catalog

• Automated workflows

Efficient overall systems administration

Payback through:

• Monitor the virtualized environment

• Manage the virtualized environment

• Discovery, dependency and change tracking

Economic benefits can be achieved along the way


IBM Ready Pack For Cloud+

IBM SmartCloud Entry for System x=

The Perfect Solution to start with Cloud computing in a Simple and Easy Way


Ready pack for Cloud

System x Solution

Juniper Switch

DS3500 storage

VMWare

Ready pack for Cloud

System x Solution

Juniper Switch

DS3500 storage

VMWare

Foundation Virtualized

Infrastructure

Entry Cloud

SmartCloud

Entry

NEW!NEW!

Easy Transformation to Cloud with System x

• Optimized Virtualized platform• Integrated Solution built on IBM System x

servers• Validated by IBM, VMware & NetApp• Scalable Solution from 48 to 100s VMs• Flexible upgrades (Server and/or Storage,..)• Sizing guide developed for the « Ready Pack » • Infrastructure « Cloud Ready » below 50.000 €

list price.

• Optional Software to build Entry Cloud• SmartCloud Entry for System x proposed as

Optimal Software to build basic cloud functions

* Alternative configurations are available on request


4UPackReady Pack 3vPack

BladeCenter FoundationFor

Cloud

Investment

50 VMs 100 to 1000 VMs100 VMs

NetApp

VMware

BNT

VMware

QlogicJuniper

NetApp

Emulex Brocade

Amount of virtual servers

Starter packs for Cloud for System x and BladeCenter



A shared , secure and redundant infrastructure, for a wide range of applications

Ready Pack for Cloud



Cloud: Entry

SmartCloud Entry

Ready Pack for Cloud

System x, Juniper Switch, DS3500 Storage VMware

IBM SmartCloud Entry for Systems x :Add the essential functions of the Cloud to your Ready Pack

Integrated and simplified management of resources and users,Authorizations, Deployment, Usage, Invoicing.

Accelerate the deployment of your new offerings

65 essential functions to support cloud usage scenarios for Administrators and users

Self service portal

Simplified Installation. A flexible and modular design

NEW!NEW!


IBM SmartCloud Entry Kit for System x :Add essential functions to your Ready Pack

IBM SmartCloud Entry

A simple and intuitive Self Service portal

"Self-Service" portal for Provisioning VMs (Create,Clone, monitoring)

"Self-Service" portal for deployment of images

(Create,Clone, monitoring)

Essential functionality to measure and manage Authentifications and Autorizations

Measure the usage for invoicing purposes

For effective management of the cloud


IBM SmartCloud Entry for System x :A Self service Portal for the Users – Example of Functions

• Visualizes Virtual Appliances

• Deployment of Virtual Appliances

• View or remove applications

• Managing workloads

• Managing Projects

• Create new Projects

• Manage access to projects

• View account information

• View Events

• View the status of the Cloud

Application deployment User Management Manage usage and invoicing

Simple and efficient interface for rapid deployment


IBM SmartCloud Entry For System x :A Portal for Administrators – Examples of Functions

• Resource connection

• User management - Create / remove - email alerting - Languages and time zones

• Configure resources - Definitions of configurations

• Manage network connection - Association of Vlan ID’s - IP address Ranges

• Manage requests - Approvals / Rejecting - Modify requests requests - Changing policies

• Manage accounts - Create / Remove - Add creditsts and Set limits

• Manage the Cloud - Dashboard - Event Management

Manage deployments Dashboard

To improve infrastructure efficiency

Manage requests

Manage accounts


IBM SmartCloud Entry for System x : A flexible Open and Scalable Solution

• Integrated Software solution

• Integrated API

• Integrated User Interface

• Flexible: Supports VmControl and VMware

vCenter

• Open solution for integration in a customer

environment

• Upgrade possibility by adding servers or

functionality (eg: using TPM for Images)

Architecture Components

SmartCloud EntryManagement stack


IBM SmartCloud Entry for System x v2.2

A 100% Integrated Software solution that turns your virtualized platform from a “Ready for Cloud” state into a“Cloud operational” state.

One solution for Users and Administrators

• Your Users will be able to quickly size an environment through a Webinterface.

• Administrators can monitor and manage this environment to improve the efficiency and utilization

Article numbers and price

00D4658 IBM SmartCloud Entry Kit x86 Ed V2, Per Managed Srvr w/1 Yr S&S

List price € 1320,00



Article numbers and price






Infrastructure IBM Ready Pack For Cloud+

Software Option IBM SmartCloud Entry for System x*=

The perfect solution for an easy and efficient start for a Private Cloud

Web Interface and Self-service Automatic provisioning Measure usage Easy to manage

* IBM SmartCloud Entry for System x can be deployed with the VMware vSphere Essentials Plus edition, which allows System x clients to rapidly deploy a low-cost private cloud solution (subject to the licensing limitations of vSphere Essentials Plus) , Contact your reseller.


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Reduced risk with a shared architecture, jointly validatedReduced risk with a shared architecture, jointly validated

A flexible and scalable solution allowing IT to address the needs of today and tomorrowA flexible and scalable solution allowing IT to address the needs of today and tomorrow

A reduced TCO and gain in efficiencyA reduced TCO and gain in efficiency

An easy move to cloud computingAn easy move to cloud computing

Begin you journey to Cloud …

…with the Ready Pack Optimized for virtualization, combining performance, security and availabilityOptimized for virtualization, combining performance, security and availability

IBM Ready Pack for Cloud and IBM SmartCloud Entry for System x


Virtualization

Cloud Computing

Virtualizing with IBM System x

IBM invents the first hypervisor in 1967

Virtualization Leadership

40+ year history of world-class innovation with virtualization

IBM System x Virtualization firsts:- First VMware system vendor - First VMware joint development partner - First to leverage VMware SDK- First to offer comprehensive VMware support- First embedded hypervisor- First VMware managed desktop offering

Cloud Computing

VM

IBM Virtual Desktop for Smart Business with

x3650 M3

Over 40,000 clients exploiting IBM system-level virtualization1


The fact that IBM took top honors for Partnership and Support wasn't surprising to Jeff Wohlfarht, president and CEO of Advanced Concepts Inc., Milwaukee, who noted the personalized attention he receives.

“IBM makes us feel like we‘re the most important customer,” he said. “They really treat us as if we’re a top earner, when in reality, we‘re molecule-size.” CRN

Why IBM? Recognition

• #1 in overall satisfaction1

• #1 in HW quality and reliability1

• #1 in overall value1

• #1 in ease of doing business1

• #1 in availability and reliability2

• #1 in raw performance2,3

• #1 in observed performance2,4

• #1 in volume mainstream business servers5

• #1 in technical innovation5

• #1 in sales support5

• #1 in marketing support5

• #1 in training5

• #1 in ease of doing business5

1: Source: Technology Business Research – x86-Based Servers: Corporate IT Buying Behavior & Customer Satisfaction Study February 20112: Source: Gabriel Consulting Group, 2010 GCG x86 Server Vendor Preference3: Defined as speed on benchmarks and normal workloads4: Defined as best performance on customers’ own workloads5: Source: CRN

“IBM notches a solid victory, topping all competitors by a wide margin. Raw performance is a category that IBM has won for the past three years – and last year, the margin was even wider.” Gabriel Consulting Group, 2010 GCG x86 Server Vendor Preference

“IBM built its rack servers to be rock-solid reliable. The servers deliver high availability with redundant, hot-swap power supplies as well as cooling fans. They feature IBM Predictive Failure Analysis and Light Path Diagnostics. Together, these features significantly reduce server downtime and in some cases, avoid failures altogether. The high reliability offered by System x servers means that businesses stay ahead of the competition while benefitting from enhanced investment protection and extended server lifespan.” John Spooner, Technology Business Research

“Customers see IBM’s System x brand as offering the best availability and reliability feature set.” Gabriel Consulting Group, 2010 GCG x86 Server Vendor Preference

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