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IBM Cloud Private System Administrator's Guide

Author : Ahmed Azraq

Publisher : IBM Redbooks

Page : 390 pages

File Size : 36,46 MB

Release : 2019-06-27

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0738457639

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IBM® Cloud Private is an application platform for developing and managing containerized applications across hybrid cloud environments, on-premises and public clouds. It is an integrated environment for managing containers that includes the container orchestrator Kubernetes, a private image registry, a management console, and monitoring frameworks. This IBM Redbooks covers tasks performed by IBM Cloud Private system administrators such as installation for high availability, configuration, backup and restore, using persistent volumes, networking, security, logging and monitoring. Istio integration, troubleshooting and so on. As part of this project we also developed several code examples and you can download those from the IBM Redbooks GitHub location: https://github.com/IBMRedbooks. The authors team has many years of experience in implementing IBM Cloud Private and other cloud solutions in production environments, so throughout this document we took the approach of providing you the recommended practices in those areas. If you are an IBM Cloud Private system administrator, this book is for you. If you are developing applications on IBM Cloud Private, you can see the IBM Redbooks publication IBM Cloud Private Application Developer's Guide, SG24-8441.



IBM Cloud Private Application Developer's Guide

Author : Ahmed Azraq

Publisher : IBM Redbooks

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 48,43 MB

Release : 2019-05-01

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0738457620

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IBM® Cloud Private is an application platform for developing and managing containerized applications across hybrid cloud environments, on-premises and public clouds. It is an integrated environment for managing containers that includes the container orchestrator Kubernetes, a private image registry, a management console, and monitoring frameworks. This IBM Redbooks® publication covers tasks that are performed by IBM CloudTM Private application developers, such as deploying applications, application packaging with helm, application automation with DevOps, using Microclimate, and managing your service mesh with Istio. The authors team has many years of experience in implementing IBM Cloud Private and other cloud solutions in production environments. Throughout this book, we used the approach of providing you the recommended practices in those areas. As part of this project, we also developed several code examples, which can be downloaded from the Redbooks GitHub web page. If you are an IBM Cloud Private application developer, this book is for you. If you are an IBM Cloud Private systems administrator, you can see the IBM Redbooks publication IBM Private Cloud Systems Administrator's Guide, SG248440.



Implementation Guide for IBM Blockchain Platform for Multicloud

Author : Austin Grice

Publisher : IBM Redbooks

Page : 238 pages

File Size : 35,26 MB

Release : 2019-11-05

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0738458031

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IBM Blockchain Platform for Multicloud enables users to deploy the platform across public and private clouds, such as the IBM CloudTM, your own data center, and third-party public clouds, such as AWS and Microsoft Azure. It provides a blockchain console user interface that you can use to deploy and manage blockchain components on an IBM Cloud Private cluster. This IBM RedbooksTM publication discusses the major features, use case scenarios, deployment options, configuration details, performance and scalability considerations of IBM Blockchain Platform for Multicloud. We also cover step-by-step implementation details for both Secure Service Container and non-Secure Service Container environments. You also learn about the benefits of deploying and using a blockchain environment on LinuxONE. The target audience for this book is blockchain deployment specialists, developers and solution architects.



Securing Your Cloud: IBM Security for LinuxONE

Author : Lydia Parziale

Publisher : IBM Redbooks

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 20,91 MB

Release : 2019-08-01

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0738457949

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As workloads are being offloaded to IBM® LinuxONE based cloud environments, it is important to ensure that these workloads and environments are secure. This IBM Redbooks® publication describes the necessary steps to secure your environment from the hardware level through all of the components that are involved in a LinuxONE cloud infrastructure that use Linux and IBM z/VM®. The audience for this book is IT architects, IT Specialists, and those users who plan to use LinuxONE for their cloud environments.



IBM Cloud Object Storage System Product Guide

Author : Vasfi Gucer

Publisher : IBM Redbooks

Page : 214 pages

File Size : 22,92 MB

Release : 2023-06-14

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0738460133

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Object storage is the primary storage solution that is used in the cloud and on-premises solutions as a central storage platform for unstructured data. IBM Cloud Object Storage is a software-defined storage (SDS) platform that breaks down barriers for storing massive amounts of data by optimizing the placement of data on commodity x86 servers across the enterprise. This IBM Redbooks® publication describes the major features, use case scenarios, deployment options, configuration details, initial customization, performance, and scalability considerations of IBM Cloud Object Storage on-premises offering. For more information about the IBM Cloud Object Storage architecture and technology that is behind the product, see IBM Cloud Object Storage Concepts and Architecture , REDP-5537. The target audience for this publication is IBM Cloud Object Storage IT specialists and storage administrators.



Enabling IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management to Connect Kubernetes Clusters Using IBM Secure Gateway

Author : Michael Bubel

Publisher : IBM Redbooks

Page : 26 pages

File Size : 46,52 MB

Release : 2020-11-20

Category : Computers

ISBN : 073845916X

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In today's dynamically changing IT landscape, it is highly likely that a company's cloud strategy spans multiple cloud providers. Such a span is known as the hydrid multi-cloud landscape. The challenges that quickly surface in an IT department's list of responsibilities now encompass managing environments that are running on multiple cloud providers. The traditional IT administrators find themselves using individual dashboards for each of the cloud providers to monitor and manage those environments. In turn, each of the cloud provider's dashboards have their own unique features that require a learning curve to become productive. The traditional IT administrator must now become a specialized hybrid cloud engineer with different hats for each of the cloud providers. This dynamic led to the quick realization of the need for a tool that provides a common dashboard for managing a company's hybrid cloud landscape. IBM® is one such company that quickly recognized this need and used their experience in years of systems management tools created the IBM Cloud® Pak for Multicloud Management. This paper describes the steps that are required to connect a Kubernetes management dashboard that is provided with the IBM Cloud Pak® for Multicloud Management running on an on-premises private cloud to Kubernetes clusters that are running on public clouds. An IBM Cloud service that is called IBM Secure Gateway is at the core of this connection. The procedure to set up the Kubernetes clusters to use the IBM Secure Gateway service also is described this paper.



IBM PowerVC Version 2.0 Introduction and Configuration

Author : Scott Vetter

Publisher : IBM Redbooks

Page : 368 pages

File Size : 16,87 MB

Release : 2021-05-26

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0738459739

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IBM® Power Virtualization Center (IBM® PowerVCTM) is an advanced enterprise virtualization management offering for IBM Power Systems. This IBM Redbooks® publication introduces IBM PowerVC and helps you understand its functions, planning, installation, and setup. It also shows how IBM PowerVC can integrate with systems management tools such as Ansible or Terraform and that it also integrates well into a OpenShift container environment. IBM PowerVC Version 2.0.0 supports both large and small deployments, either by managing IBM PowerVM® that is controlled by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), or by IBM PowerVM NovaLink. With this capability, IBM PowerVC can manage IBM AIX®, IBM i, and Linux workloads that run on IBM POWER® hardware. IBM PowerVC is available as a Standard Edition, or as a Private Cloud Edition. IBM PowerVC includes the following features and benefits: Virtual image capture, import, export, deployment, and management Policy-based virtual machine (VM) placement to improve server usage Snapshots and cloning of VMs or volumes for backup or testing purposes Support of advanced storage capabilities such as IBM SVC vdisk mirroring of IBM Global Mirror Management of real-time optimization and VM resilience to increase productivity VM Mobility with placement policies to reduce the burden on IT staff in a simple-to-install and easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) Automated Simplified Remote Restart for improved availability of VMs ifor when a host is down Role-based security policies to ensure a secure environment for common tasks The ability to enable an administrator to enable Dynamic Resource Optimization on a schedule IBM PowerVC Private Cloud Edition includes all of the IBM PowerVC Standard Edition features and enhancements: A self-service portal that allows the provisioning of new VMs without direct system administrator intervention. There is an option for policy approvals for the requests that are received from the self-service portal. Pre-built deploy templates that are set up by the cloud administrator that simplify the deployment of VMs by the cloud user. Cloud management policies that simplify management of cloud deployments. Metering data that can be used for chargeback. This publication is for experienced users of IBM PowerVM and other virtualization solutions who want to understand and implement the next generation of enterprise virtualization management for Power Systems. Unless stated otherwise, the content of this publication refers to IBM PowerVC Version 2.0.0.



Installation and Configuration of IBM Watson Analytics and StoredIQ

Author : Alan Bluck

Publisher : BPB Publications

Page : 550 pages

File Size : 42,89 MB

Release : 2021-04-30

Category : Computers

ISBN : 9390684498

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Guidance for successful installation of a wide range of IBM software products Ê KEY FEATURESÊÊ _ Complete installation guide of IBM software systems, Redhat Enterprise, IBM Cloud, and Docker. _ Expert-led demonstration on complete configuration and implementation of IBM software solutions. _ Includes best practices and efficient techniques adopted by banks, financial services, and insurance companies. DESCRIPTIONÊ This book provides instructions for installation, configuration and troubleshooting sections to improve the IT support productivity and fast resolution of issues that arise. It covers readers' references that are available online and also step-by-step procedures required for a successful installation of a broad range ofÊ IBM Data Analytics products.Ê This book provides a holistic in-depth knowledge for students, software architects, installation specialists, and developers of Data Analysis software and a handbook for data analysts who want a single source of information on IBM Data Analysis Software products. This book provides a single resource that covers the latest available IBM Data Analysis software on the most recent RedHat Linux and IBM Cloud platforms. This book includes comprehensive technical guidance, enabling IT professionals to gain an in-depth knowledge of the installation of a broad range of IBM Software products across different operating systems.Ê WHAT YOU WILL LEARN _ Step-by-step installation and configuration of IBM Watson Analytics. _ Managing RedHat Enterprise Systems and IBM Cloud Platforms. _ Installing, configuring, and managing IBM StoredIQ. _ Best practices to administer and maintain IBM software packages. _ Upgrading VMware stations and installing Docker. WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊÊ This book is a go-to guide for IT professionals who are primarilyÊ Solution Architects, Implementation Experts, or Technology Consultants of IBM Software suites. This will also be a useful guide for IT managers who are looking to adopt and enable their enterprise with IBM products. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started with IBM Resources for Analytics 2. IBM Component Software Compatibility Matrix 3. IBM Download Procedures 4. On-Premise Server Configurations and Prerequisites 5. IBM Fix Packs 6. IBM Cloud PAK Systems 7. RedHat OpenShift 4.x Installations 8. IBM Cloud Private System 9. Base VMWare System Platform 10. IBM Cloud Private Cluster on CentOS 8.0 11. UIMA Pipeline and Java Code Extensions 12. IBM Watson Explorer Foundational Components V12 13. IBM Watson Explorer oneWEX 12.0.3 14. IBM StoredIQ for Legal APPENDIX References and End of Life Support



IBM Spectrum LSF Suite: Installation Best Practices Guide

Author : Dino Quintero

Publisher : IBM Redbooks

Page : 94 pages

File Size : 30,65 MB

Release : 2020-04-21

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0738458570

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Book Description

This IBM® Redpaper publication describes IBM Spectrum® LSF® Suite best practices installation topics, application checks for workload management, and high availability configurations by using theoretical knowledge and hands-on exercises. These findings are documented by way of sample scenarios. This publication addresses topics for sellers, IT architects, IT specialists, and anyone who wants to implement and manage a high-performing workload management solution with LSF. Moreover, this guide provides documentation to transfer how-to-skills to the technical teams, and solution guidance to the sales team. This publication compliments documentation that is available at IBM Knowledge Center, and aligns with educational materials that are provided by IBM Systems.



IBM SmartCloud: Building a Cloud Enabled Data Center

Author : Pietro Iannucci

Publisher : IBM Redbooks

Page : 42 pages

File Size : 34,96 MB

Release : 2013-05-21

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0738438049

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Organizations are looking for ways to get more out of their already strained IT infrastructure as they face new technological and economic pressures. They are also trying to satisfy a broad set of users (internal and external to the enterprise) who demand improvements in their quality of service (QoS), regardless of increases in the number of users and applications. Cloud computing offers attractive opportunities to reduce costs, accelerate development, and increase the flexibility of the IT infrastructure, applications, and services. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is the typical starting point for most organizations when moving to a cloud computing environment. IaaS can be used for the delivery of resources such as compute, storage, and network services through a self-service portal. With IaaS, IT services are delivered as a subscription service, eliminating up-front costs and driving down ongoing support costs. IBM® has defined the Cloud Computing Reference Architecture (CCRA) based on years of experience of working with customers who have implemented cloud-computing solutions. The IBM CCRA is a blueprint or guide for architecting cloud-computing implementations. This IBM RedguideTM publication highlights the Cloud Enabled Data Center adoption pattern and describes how you can use it to define an IaaS solution. This guide is intended for chief technology officers, data center architects, IT architects, and application architects who want to understand the cloud-computing infrastructure necessary to support their applications and services by using an IaaS solution. It explains the technical and business benefits of a Cloud Enabled Data Center solution. It introduces a Cloud Enabled Data Center maturity model where each maturity level corresponds to an increase in the degree of automation and the cloud-computing capabilities that are available. In addition, this guide describes the architectural framework provided by the IBM CCRA and explains details about the Cloud Enabled Data Center adoption pattern.