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IBM Data CenterAssisted Services ProgramGuided management of your storage environment

Highlights A solution for todays complex data centers

IBM simplies management of your storage environment with the introduction of the IBM Data Center Assisted Service Progam, a revolutionary combination of IBM expertise and lightweight, comprehensive storage monitoring and reporting.

Data centers are growing more complex, increasing the demands on the staff and the environment. The requirement for a solution that brings the clarity and support necessary to meet the goals of the modern data center has become apparent. The IBM Data Center Assisted Services Program is a solution-based service that meets these goals by bringing the full storage environment into focus quickly and clearly.

Combining the experience of IBM with state-of-the-art storage discovery solutions, the IBM Data Center Assisted Services Program drives critical efciencies and project-based initiatives. Everyday operations are brought to a new level of service and responsiveness, while long term management projects are accelerated and made a reality.

Custom-tailored to meet your needs

Based on the information collected about the environment, IBM works with you to ensure that each Services Program is uniquely focused on the needs of staff and management and in line with the goals of the organization. Quick results and complete exibility ensures the program provides affordable results in a package that ts any size data center.

Some of the goals that become a reality with the IBM Data Center Assisted Services Program include:

Storage capacity and performance tuning Virtual environment reclamation and mapping Stale / duplicate data reductions and tiering Environment resizing and migrations Line of business tie backs to storage allocations and usage Database application management Cost charge backs to business users Storage asset management and forecasting

Getting started is as easy as contacting your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner and asking about the Data Center Assisted Services Program. After a quick environment study and a complimentary initial environment analysis, a customized Assisted Services Program is tailored to t your needs and your environment.

Low cost: more affordable than any competing product or service

Quick results: The IBM Data Center Assisted Services Program begins providing actionable information and results from day one

Dynamic approach: A unique service leverages IBM service expertise and state-of-the-art environmental analytics to maximize the benet

Customized service: Each service offering is tailored to t your environment and your priorities to give you exactly what you need at the right price

Start reaching your goals today with the IBM Data Center Assisted Services Program.

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For more informationTo learn more about the IBM Data Center Assisted ServicesProgram, please contact your IBM representative orIBM Business Partner, or visit the following website:ibm.com/systems/storage/software/

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