Overall Satisfaction with IBM Power servers
- The systems are physically able to keep the systems operating and producing.
- The AIX operating system is stable and secure both Firmware and Software.
- IBM Power servers support many applications for the customer re: Oracle, DB2, and many Power grid systems.
- Trained administrators, the cost to benefit is notable.
- Need to follow the Main Frame approach to manage IBM Power servers.
- Working with third party resellers is important.
Do you think IBM Power servers delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with IBM Power servers's feature set?
Yes
Did IBM Power servers live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of IBM Power servers go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy IBM Power servers again?
Yes
- Stability, IBM Power servers are reliable, up time is outstanding.
- Updating IBM Power servers requires a skilled, trained administrator to alleviate downtime.
- Administrators will find the tool SMIT very helpful when managing IBM Power servers.
I have not used other systems. I was involved in the creation of the RISC 6000 AIX version 3 since 1989. We have seen many companies come over to IBM Power servers after experiencing the capabilities of the AIX operating system. The systems are physically stable, Firmware (Hypervisor) and Operating System. Security is outstanding.