IBM iSeries Professional Services Classic Blue iSeries Reviews and Services The IBM iSeries has an enviable reputation as one of the most reliable and robust midrange computing platforms. It continues to show market leadership with its dependable hardware and software solutions. With a history of simplicity of operation and integrated database and security, the health of your iSeries can be easily overlooked when it comes to improving your IT infrastructure.
Few things in your business are as critical as your iSeries system. It needs to be healthy, fast, dependable, secure, and ready for tomorrow.
Classic Blue is one of Australia’s foremost iSeries authorities. We’ll conduct a detailed review of your iSeries system and identify areas where attention is required. We’ll give you expert diagnosis and straight-forward recommendations for improvement.
Put simply, Classic Blue will give you the advice you need to get your iSeries system operating at peak efficiency and provide the expertise to make it happen.
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A general checkup for your iSeries System The iSeries Health Check What is it? Why do it?
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A system-wide general review of iSeries system (software, hardware, system operation)
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Find out if your iSeries system is optimised for your business needs Identify weaknesses
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Achievable recommendations for improvement of performance, operations, and security An objective report
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2 days (per system or logical partition)
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Over a period of 2 days, Classic Blue provides a system-wide review, designed to assess the overall condition of your system, culminating in a report providing recommendations for improvement.
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Catalogue of hardware, operating system, and licensed software in use
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Processor utilisation
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Interactive response time
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Disk space utilisation
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Performance of the disk subsystem
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Main storage utilisation and performance
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Error logs
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Message and system output queues.
Is your iSeries healthy? Click here to contact
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HEALTH CHECK REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS
Do you need to modify your system values to improve performance? Do you need to optimise your use of disk space? Do you need to reduce system overhead by purging output queues? Do you need to review policies and update procedures for disaster recovery and security?
The answers to all of these questions and more are provided as part of Classic Blue’s iSeries System Health Check. Our report will give you the expert direction you need to ensure your iSeries system is optimised and secure. Our reports are easy to understand, and will identify where your iSeries system needs improvement.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR HEALTH CHECK?
In some cases, the iSeries System Health Check uncovers issues which require further investigation. To aid you in this process, Classic Blue offers a range of services to supplement this review:
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iSeries Performance Review
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iSeries Security Review
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iSeries Recovery Readiness Review
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iSeries Capacity Planning Review.
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Q: Is your iSeries system performing? A: iSeries Performance Review What is it? Why do it? What do I get? How long is it?
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A detailed review of the performance of your iSeries server
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Uncover costly bottlenecks
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Expert recommendations for maximising system performance An objective report
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2 days (per system or logical partition)
If you’ve noticed your iSeries system just isn’t performing how it used to, then our performance review is the place to start. Inefficient utilisation of your iSeries server’s resources can lead to a noticeable decline in performance, causing bottlenecks and frustration throughout your organisation.
The Classic Blue iSeries Performance Review is a detailed review of your system’s performance metrics. The Performance Review provides recommendations for improvement in line with IBM guidelines. It includes an analysis of: n
Processor utilisation
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Main storage utilisation and performance
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Interactive user response time
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Disk space utilisation and disk subsystem performance
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Network adapter utilisation
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Job-specific performance
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Miscellaneous metrics as requested by client.
PERFORMANCE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
Do you need to modify your system values to improve performance? Do you need more system memory, or do you just need to adjust the size of existing memory pools? Would a simple reassignment of unused resources speed up nightly processing such as long-running batching tasks? Could you improve disk performance simply by more efficiently balancing data?
The answers to all of these questions and more are provided as part of Classic Blue’s iSeries Performance Review. Our report will give you the expert direction you need to maintain optimal performance of your iSeries.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR PERFORMANCE REVIEW?
Where our review highlights areas that require expert attention, Classic Blue’s certified consultants are available to implement the recommendations.
Is your iSeries performing? Click here to contact
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In some cases, the iSeries System Performance Review uncovers issues which require further investigation. To aid you in this process, Classic Blue offers a range of services to supplement this review: n
iSeries Security Review
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iSeries Recovery Readiness Review
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iSeries Capacity Planning Review.
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Q: Is your iSeries system secure? A: iSeries Security Review What is it? Why do it?
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A detailed review of the security of your iSeries server
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Identify specific security exposures Satisfy audit requirements
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Documented appraisal of existing security measures Expert recommendations for improving security
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3-5 days (per system or logical partition – dependent upon complexity)
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The IBM iSeries is capable of a security implementation that complies with the most rigorous military requirements, and sets industry standards for IT security. With a culture of minimum administration in many iSeries establishments, now is the time to ensure that corporate guidelines are followed. Your iSeries system is the key to the ongoing success of your business, so you can’t afford to risk security exposures.
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Detection and monitoring of security violations
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Object authorities
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Detailed user profile analysis
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Security in the IFS.
SECURITY REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
Is your iSeries system vulnerable to unauthorised access? If so, how do you fix it? Do your user profiles adequately satisfy your corporate security needs? Do you need to change system values to enhance security or simply update your security policies?
The answers to all of these questions and more are provided as part of Classic Blue’s iSeries Security Review. Our report draws upon years of experience and its recommendations are based upon best practise.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR SECURITY REVIEW?
Where our review highlights areas that require expert attention, Classic Blue’s certified consultants are available to implement the recommendations. In some cases, the iSeries System Security Review uncovers issues which require further investigation. To aid you in this process, Classic Blue offers a range of services to supplement this review:
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iSeries Performance Review
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iSeries System Recovery Readiness Review
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iSeries Capacity Planning Review.
Is your iSeries secure? Click here to contact
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Q: Is your iSeries system backup & recovery planning current? A: iSeries Recovery Readiness Review What is it? Why do it?
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A detailed review of how prepared you are to recover your iSeries system
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Identify risks associated with unplanned iSeries downtime Enhance business continuity capability
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Recommendations for enhancing backup and recovery An objective report
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2 days (per system or logical partition)
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The IBM iSeries boasts an unparalleled record of reliability for its time-proven hardware and software. But this doesn’t mean it’s immune to extended interruption of service. Drawing upon Classic Blue’s industry leadership in disaster recovery and business continuity, the Classic Blue iSeries Recovery Readiness Review is designed to examine your iSeries server’s backup and recovery policies, procedures, and media.
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Validity of your backup processes
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Availability of data for recovery
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Accuracy of your recovery processes
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Your estimated time to recover
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Your planned recovery objectives.
RECOVERY REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
Can your iSeries system and its resident business critical data survive an unforeseen system failure? Are your backup procedures working? Can your backups be recovered?
The answers to all of these questions and more are provided as part of Classic Blue’s iSeries Recovery Readiness Review. Our detailed backup and recovery report identifies system weaknesses and provides recommendations for improvement based on industry best practise.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR RECOVERY READINESS REVIEW?
Where our review highlights areas that require expert attention, Classic Blue’s certified consultants are available to implement the recommendations.
In some cases, the iSeries System Recovery Readiness Review uncovers issues which require further investigation. To aid you in this process, Classic Blue offers a range of services to supplement this review: n
iSeries Performance Review
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iSeries Security Review
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iSeries Capacity Planning Review.
Is your iSeries ready? Click here to contact
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In addition to these standard reviews, customised reviews to your specific needs are available.
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Q: Is your iSeries system ready for tomorrow’s growth? A: iSeries Capacity Planning Review What is it? Why do it?
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A detailed planning review, measuring capacity against current and anticipated workload
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Provide IT planning direction (upgrades, migrations) Identify infrastructure requirements for future growth Maximise return on hardware investment
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Recommendations for meeting future business needs An objective report
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3 days (per system or logical partition)
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The Classic Blue iSeries Capacity Planning Review analyses the physical capabilities of your iSeries system in light of current and future requirements imposed by your business. It includes an analysis of: n
System workloads
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Main storage requirements
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Disk requirements
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Growth trends
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Upgrade options.
CAPACITY PLANNING REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
Is your iSeries system up to the challenges set by your evolving business? If you experience growth, or take on additional clients, is your current iSeries system adequate? Do you have a plan to ensure sufficient iSeries capacity for your business workloads?
The answers to all of these questions and more are provided as part of Classic Blue’s iSeries Capacity Planning Review. We will quantify your system needs and provide recommendations for accommodating business workloads in an economical manner.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR CAPACITY PLANNING REVIEW?
Where our review highlights areas that require expert attention, Classic Blue’s certified consultants are available to implement the recommendations.
In some cases, the iSeries Capacity Planning Review uncovers issues which require further investigation. To aid you in this process, Classic Blue offers a range of services to supplement this review: n
iSeries Performance Review
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iSeries Security Review
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iSeries System Recovery Readiness Review.
Contact us today Toll-Free for more information
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