IBM Power System Virtual Server

IBM Power System Virtual Server

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IBM Power System Virtual Server

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What is IBM Power System Virtual Server?

IBM presents their Power Systems Virtual Server as a scalable, cost-effective way to run IBM AIX, IBM i and Linux workloads​.
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Security

Yes, it is less vulnerable and more effective and efficient towards the tasks and it can be up by itself. Manual interaction is required for it is very feasible. It is taking very little time to come up and to start again. Usually, a user needs it more than anything because of its speed. Its data …
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Usability

It helps to use a single platform because to avoid unnecessary activities and actions to maintain it as a safer one and moreover it can retrieve back in a shorter time. It helps to avoid errors where there is an error towards any activity the user can't go ahead and complete the task and it also …
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Security

Definitely IBM Power System Virtual Server improves data availability and accessibility, it provides maximum availability.
It provides security within minutes incase of reboot your system.
Now we are free of tasks like checking server CPU usage reports and occupied storage capacity.
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Usability

IBM Power System Virtual Server provides easy and transparent process to create and deploy your instances within minutes.
Any developer or business person can easily just read deployment process and easily can create virtual server as per their needs.
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Security

Yes, IBM Power System Virtual Server has helped us secure our business as it has multiple security layers and it offers both private and public network as per demand. We can configure the Security groups as per our demand and we can block spam or boat requests directly at the server levels. We can …
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Usability

It provides high security
It has inbuild load balancer to balance the request among multiple instances of service
It has various Monitoring tools available to check the health of the service and send notifications
It allows to you scale up and scale down the application as per the user demand.
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Security

IBM Power System Virtual Servers are the best in quality and are well designed to reduce vulnerabilities. The system's SLA uptime provides us with accuracy in our data that help us to reduce vulnerabilities. The security control of this system is the best on the market since it has a huge storage …
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Usability

IBM Power System Virtual Server has many features that make it the best for the organization and easy to use. IBM Power System Virtual Server has a considerable memory or storage to restore the data, the system even has the capacity to backup data during disasters. This system also helps to run …
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Security

IBM Power System Virtual Server aids in error reduction by not allowing the user to continue with the task if there is any discrepancy. It also aids in gaining the trust of clients because the organization is able to meet the requirements in a shorter time frame.
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Usability

The IBM Power System Virtual Server allows us to keep all of our eggs in one basket, making it easier to track and compare data. Because the system has no memory issues, it can accommodate a large amount of data, providing better results and reducing errors while performing the activities.
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Security

IBM regularly innovates to add new advanced security features to reduce vulnerability and make the system more secure. We keep applying every new patch in every patch cycle to gain the new feature.
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Usability

Its always been a good option for every client to get a single platform to use the servers and reduce to user errors. We have benefited from features and improved the business goals.
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Security

We have reduced the number of vulnerabilities in IBM Power Virtual Servers as we apply for every new patch release. Our system availability and performance have increased after applying every new patch.
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Usability

We did not face any major issue with IBM Power Virtual Server, in case of any issue we take the IBM support team's help to fix the issue. IBM provides excellent support to fix the problems to bring the server to a healthy state.
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Security

In my experience, it has improved system security, decreased vulnerability exposure, increased application and database availability, and ultimately boosted business outcomes. We use both automated and manual measures to ensure that our servers are always available to our users.
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Usability

Since IBM is a dependable product, we knew that using it would guarantee that our efforts would yield flawless results and that we'd be able to accomplish all of our professional goals. The product's high performance and scalability have been crucial to our success with it. The user interface is …
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Security

We've developed relationships with services and architectural patterns that are facilitating the evolution of our business models. We feel at ease knowing that our business has adequate security measures in place. IBM Power System Virtual Server has not only helped us manage our company's website …
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Usability

Companies that need to ensure the safety of their infrastructure would benefit greatly from the initiative. For many different kinds of industrial tasks, I recommend IBM's Power System Virtual Server. It is particularly useful for fast-growing small and medium-sized firms that will soon require …
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Security

IBM Power Systems, specifically IBM I have always proved to provide bulletproof security to your applications and services. This reputation is only increased with the use of the Power System Virtual Server.
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Usability

End users are not required to possess technical knowledge. Drastically less downtime has increased end-user satisfaction, while the ease of disaster recovery and high availability options has kept our system techs extremely happy.
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Security

It is more reliable, its accuracy is too good, and its performance is top-class performance. It is going to be the one as competitive for all the virtual power systems and its connectivity also seems good. Engaging less and limiting itself to web services, aids in the system's security. It's a …
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Usability

Single commit and reverse functionality are available on the IBM Power System. The IBM Power System can be extremely beneficial. The IBM Power System Virtual Server has excellent storage connectivity. The banking industry benefits from IBM Power Server because it is simple to maintain and can …
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Security

The system's security is enhanced by engaging less and confining itself to web services. It's a system in general, and it's a particularly lovely and effective system for managing discs and calculating complex numbers. Its rapid response time is crucial for avoiding business interruptions.
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Usability

On the IBM Power System, there is single commit and reverse functionality. The storage connectivity on the IBM Power System Virtual Server is great. IBM Power Server is ideal for the banking industry since it is easy to maintain and can handle millions of processes per day without producing …
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Security

Engaging less and limiting itself to web services, aids in the system's security. It's a system in general, and it's a very lovely and good system for managing discs and computing complicated numbers. Its quick response time is essential for avoiding business disruptions.
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Usability

Single commit and reverse functionality are available on the IBM Power System. The IBM Power System can be extremely beneficial. The IBM Power System Virtual Server has excellent storage connectivity. The banking industry benefits from IBM Power Server because it is simple to maintain and can …
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Security

Engaging less and limiting itself to web services, aids the system's security. It is a system as a whole, and it is a really nice and good system for managing discs and handling complicated numbers. Its short response time is critical for avoiding business disruptions.
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Usability

The use of a single platform saves time and effort by eliminating needless stages. It helps to prevent errors because if any action is performed incorrectly, the user will be unable to continue the work, and it also has a reduced influence on business owing to the user's perfection. It ensures …
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Security

In order to run our instances, we need to deploy and host our code. Our primary worry was auto-scaling, which our IBM cloud virtual servers handled admirably. We utilize it to start projects for individual teams, and we keep our database on the server to make it more scalable and secure.
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Usability

The usage of a single platform is advantageous since it removes unnecessary steps and allows for faster retrieval. It aids in the prevention of errors because if any action is incorrect, the user will be unable to complete the task, and it also has a smaller impact on business due to the user's …
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Security

It helps the system in securing by interacting less and being limited to web services. It is a system as a whole and a very nice and good system to achieve disk management and complex numbers solving. Its quick response time is the key to avoiding business interruptions.
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Usability

IBM Power System offers single commit and reverts functionality IBM Power System is very helpful. IBM Power System Virtual Server provides good SAN storage connectivity. IBM Power Server works well in the banking sector because it is easily managed and runs millions of operations daily without any …
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Security

Yes, our business productivity has really increased because the IBM Power System Virtual server has increased the application uptime. We did not face any major system vulnerability since we start using the IBM Power System virtual server.
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Security

IBM Power System Virtual Server provides excellent security control and helps reduce system vulnerability. IBM released a new security update and asked their clients to update their system with the new security feature, to increase system availability.
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Security

Vulnerabilities can be mitigated via timely OS and VIO upgrades, as well as firmware upgrades. When commissioning a server, we always upgrade the OS, VIO, and Firmware levels, as well as the adapter microcode. Vulnerabilities can be reduced by employing these methods.
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Usability

IBM's HMC, Power VC, or another platform can be used to administer it. If we had ESA in such a state, in the event of a service event, an auto-trigger would occur, and an OEM ticket would be raised immediately, allowing them to take action. Another way to encounter the issue is to use the ERRPT …
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Security

IBM Power system virtual server is properly designed to reduce vulnerabilities because it provides accuracy to data which helps to reduce errors and improve data consistency. The system has the best uptime which helps to avoid business interruptions and easily manage time and cost. Data …
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Usability

IBM Power system virtual server is best uptime upto 99.9% even accuracy is also efficient as compared to other systems in market which help to reduce errors. IBM Power system has enough storage system that helps to restore the data properly in a systematic way.
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Security

IBM systems have a large storage capacity that helps to maintain and safeguard our data. IBM systems also have the ability to restore and backup data in the event of a disaster.
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Usability

The system has a 99.9% uptime and excellent precision, which helps to decrease errors.
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  • Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime (185)
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  • Dynamic scaling (184)
    9.0
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  • Monitoring tools (184)
    9.0
    90%

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What is IBM Power System Virtual Server?

IBM presents their Power Systems Virtual Server as a scalable, cost-effective way to run IBM AIX, IBM i and Linux workloads​.

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What is IBM Cloud Virtual Servers?

IBM Cloud Virtual Servers are customizable, public or private, cloud-based servers available from IBM. User can launch applications and software across blended, hybrid environments as the servers integrate with all cloud models.

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Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

IaaS provides the basic building blocks for an IT infrastructure like servers, storage, and networking, in an on-demand model over the Internet

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Product Details

What is IBM Power System Virtual Server?

IBM® Power® Systems clients who have typically relied upon on-premises-only infrastructure can extend their Power IT resources onto IBM Power Systems Virtual Server to avoid the large capital expense or added risk when migrating essential workloads.

IBM Power Systems Virtual Server are colocated and connected with IBM Cloud®, integrating IBM AIX® and IBM i capabilities. The solution boasts fast, self-service provisioning, flexible management both on premises and off premises, and access to a stack of enterprise IBM Cloud services — with pay-as-you-use billing so users can more easily scale up and out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

IBM presents their Power Systems Virtual Server as a scalable, cost-effective way to run IBM AIX, IBM i and Linux workloads​.

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Compute Engine are common alternatives for IBM Power System Virtual Server.

Reviewers rate Security controls highest, with a score of 9.4.

The most common users of IBM Power System Virtual Server are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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August 31, 2021

IBM Power System Virtual Server Review

SB
Saleem Beeravu
Manager - IT
Am-Ex Insurance Brokers (India) Pvt Ltd (Insurance, 11-50 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
It is used for short time web application needs for data entry projects like registration / enrollment.
Pros and Cons
  • Scalablility
  • Performance
  • Availability
  • Ease of Control / hosting
  • Direct Local Support instead of third party vendors
  • More Local Servers in India
  • Competitive pricing
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM Power System Virtual Server is most suited for applications with large number of user logins across the country. Support for local timings would be more helpful even though we have not faced any problems raising tickets.
IBM Power System Virtual Server Feature Ratings
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) (9)
90%
9.0
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime
100%
10.0
Dynamic scaling
100%
10.0
Elastic load balancing
100%
10.0
Pre-configured templates
90%
9.0
Monitoring tools
70%
7.0
Pre-defined machine images
100%
10.0
Operating system support
100%
10.0
Security controls
100%
10.0
Automation
50%
5.0
Return on Investment
  • Better ROI for sure is the first aspect.
  • Scalability is very cost effective with the distinctive billing patterns.
  • Reconfiguration was a breeze in most use cases.
Alternatives Considered
We tried shared hosting with local providers and the other US-based dedicated hosting servers and found this to be a better option in terms of usage, though it is a slightly costly one compared to others. However, the service and performance outweigh the cost factor.
Security
We never have had an unexpected disruption in the services since we started using IBM Power System Virtual Server.
Usability
We create Virtual Servers when we have a specific project in the pipeline, and it has always been a very easy task with IBM Power System Virtual Server. Within a few minutes and by the end of the day we are production-ready and online.
Other Software Used
Users and Roles
3
Our inhouse Development Team for making the applications on IBM Power System Virtual Server and also for Administration
Support Headcount Required
5
Skills in Microsoft IIS / MS SQL Server / Windows API and REST Service
Business Processes Supported
  • Applications that need a scalable User base to be accessible in many remote locations of the state
  • 24 * 7 Availability with no interruptions
  • Ease of scalability in terms of Compute Power / Storage as and when needed
Future Planned Uses
  • Based on our estimates we are planning to move our CRM to the Cloud and it should change the way we serve our customers now.
Likelihood to Renew
10
At the moment we are 100% satisfied with the performance and our support team is well used to the process involved. So unless we have some major issues in adopting, we are sure to be with IBM itself.
Products Replaced
Yes
Previously we were using In-house servers and scalability and maintenance were really nightmare issues, after moving to the IBM Cloud, we found that very adoptable and scalable.
Key Differentiators
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Prior Experience with the Product
We have been using IBM Cloud for more than 4 years and since the very first time, we found it more suitable for our uses than those available options in the market in India.
Evaluation Lessons Learned
As of now there are no plans for a re evaluation unless we adopt some new technologies in our ERP.
July 09, 2021

Handle high input areas efficiently

SR
Somu Rajeswari
Software Quality Engineer
Various Fortune 500 Companies (Government Administration, 51-200 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Mostly for LMS end users the system has been used. It is quiet efficient and more reliable also.Mainly for back up Restoring and Disaster recovery Mass data migration VPN connectivity , Installation of Operating Systems like Linux and satistical software like SAP
Pros and Cons
  • Efficient.
  • More reliable.
  • Cost effective.
  • Used in Cloud connectivity
  • Needs to be [easier] to use by end users.
  • No comments
  • Nocomments
Likelihood to Recommend
Very useful for large inputs and bottle neck areas [in] the system configuration.
Recently it is used fro cloud connectivity using this feature GRE Tunnelling. The connection between firewall and other router connection pretty effective for security reasons
IBM Power System Virtual Server Feature Ratings
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) (9)
65.55555555555556%
6.6
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime
60%
6.0
Dynamic scaling
60%
6.0
Elastic load balancing
80%
8.0
Pre-configured templates
80%
8.0
Monitoring tools
80%
8.0
Pre-defined machine images
80%
8.0
Operating system support
80%
8.0
Security controls
70%
7.0
Automation
N/A
N/A
Return on Investment
  • Economic.
  • User friendly.
  • Costs more.
  • Mainly Back up and helpful in disaster data recovery
Alternatives Considered
Most of the systems are not reliable and bottle neck scenarios are not handled by them effectively. Mainly helpful in total or mass data migration
Security
Fast response in VPN connection. Helpful in Data Migration (total)
Usability
Easy installation of operating system LINUX
Other Software Used
Users and Roles
Different areas [like] Human Resources, RMV, most of the government data, [etc.]
Support Headcount Required
100
Technical knowledge and proper training of the product.
Business Processes Supported
  • Human Resources data.
  • RMV data.
  • Common people data like tax payers.
Innovative Uses
  • Easy come, easy go.
  • User friendly.
  • Easy to learn.
Future Planned Uses
  • Using [it] for different departments.
Likelihood to Renew
7
Covers the all essential and descriptive ways for end users.
Products Replaced
Not Sure
Key Differentiators
  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Prior Experience with the Product
Since it is a public sector, they have to consider it very carefully.
Evaluation Lessons Learned
Price. Product usability.
Implementation Details / Implementation Partner
  • Third-party professional services
cgi
Change Management Lessons
Change management was a big part of the implementation and was well-handled
Implementation Issues
  • Price.
Implementation Rating
7
It is economic.
Training Types Used
  • no training
Ease of IBM Power System Virtual Server Training
Yes.
Product Configurability
9
It is just right for this type of product
Configuration Lessons
As long as the instruction manual provides all sort of remedies it is not a major problem
Additional Customization Considerations
Specifically GRE tunnelling while connecting to other network systems
Premium Support
Yes
Depends upon the usage of this product.
Bug Resolution
No
Exceptional Examples of IBM Power System Virtual Server Support
I did not have [the] chance to talk to IBM relevant to this product. I had a chance to talk [about] other IBM products like IBM Rational products like RCT , RRC and RQM IBM Eclipse . They guided me very well with proper solutions.
Support Rating
7
As I mentioned, it [is] user friendly.
Easy Tasks
  • User friendly.
Difficult Tasks
  • Front end usage.
Mobile Interface Availability and Impressions
Yes, but I don't use it
Usability
7
As I mentioned before, it was used very efficiently.
Scalability
7
It is efficient.
Reliability and Availability
7
Very easy to use.
Performance
8
Easy to use.
Systems Integrated With
  • AWS products
Full data Migration Back up restoration and disaster recovery
Future Integration Plans
  • Linux already did
  • May USE SAP
Types of Integration
  • File import/export
  • Single Signon
  • API (e.g. SOAP or REST)
  • Javascript widgets
  • ETL tools
Ease of Integration
8
Easy to integrate with API systems.
Integration Lessons Learned
Useful. Mostly The integration with cloud activities
Pre-Sale Experience
8
Easy to maintain.
Post-Sale Experience
8
[Did] not worry about the issue.
Key Negotiation Points
Price.
Dealing with IBM
Tell [them] the user needs.
Upgrade Benefits
  • Working effectively.
Anticipated Benefits from Future Upgrades
  • Efficiently managed.
Migrating Between Editions
Yes
The free trial was satisfactory and completes user needs.
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