This IBM® Redbooks® Product Guide publication describes IBM FlashSystem® 9100 solution, which is a comprehensive, all-flash, and NVMe-enabled enterprise storage solution that delivers the full capabilities of IBM FlashCore® technology. In addition, it provides a rich set of software-defined storage (SDS) features, including data reduction and de-duplication, dynamic tiering, thin-provisioning, snapshots, cloning, replication, data copy services, and IBM HyperSwap® for high availability (HA). Scale-out and scale-up configurations further enhance capacity and throughput for better availability.

This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the concepts, architecture, and implementation of the IBM DS8900F family. This book provides reference information to assist readers who need to plan for, install, and configure the DS8900F systems. This edition applies to DS8900F systems running microcode Release 9.0 (Bundle 89.0 / Licensed Machine Code (LMC) 7.9.0.xxx). The DS8900F family offers two new classes: IBM DS8910F: Flexibility Class all-flash: The Flexibility Class is designed to reduce complexity while addressing various workloads at the lowest DS8900F family entry cost. IBM DS8950F: Agility Class all-flash: The Agility Class is designed to consolidate all your mission-critical workloads for IBM Z®, IBM LinuxONE, IBM Power Systems, and distributed environments under a single all-flash storage solution. The DS8900F architecture relies on powerful IBM POWER9™ processor-based servers that manage the cache to streamline disk input/output (I/O), which maximizes performance and throughput. These capabilities are further enhanced by High-Performance Flash Enclosures (HPFE) Gen2. Like its predecessors, the DS8900F supports advanced disaster recovery (DR) solutions, business continuity solutions, and thin provisioning. The IBM DS8910F Rack-Mounted model 993 is described in a separate publication, IIBM DS8910F Model 993 Rack-Mounted Storage System, REDP-5566.

Having appropriate storage for hosting business-critical data and advanced Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) software for deep inspection, detection, and prioritization of threats has become a necessity for any business. This IBM® Redpaper publication explains how the storage features of IBM Spectrum® Scale, when combined with the log analysis, deep inspection, and detection of threats that are provided by IBM QRadar®, help reduce the impact of incidents on business data. Such integration provides an excellent platform for hosting unstructured business data that is subject to regulatory compliance requirements. This paper describes how IBM Spectrum Scale File Audit Logging can be integrated with IBM QRadar. Using IBM QRadar, an administrator can monitor, inspect, detect, and derive insights for identifying potential threats to the data that is stored on IBM Spectrum Scale. When the threats are identified, you can quickly act on them to mitigate or reduce the impact of incidents. We further demonstrate how the threat detection by IBM QRadar can proactively trigger data snapshots or cyber resiliency workflow in IBM Spectrum Scale to protect the data during threat. This paper is intended for chief technology officers, solution engineers, security architects, and systems administrators.

In this IBM® Redpaper publication, we introduce System Recovery Boost, which is a new function of the IBM z15™. System Recovery Boost delivers substantially faster system shutdown, restart, and catching up with accumulated backlog of work after a restart.

In this multicloud and cognitive era, information continues to grow rapidly. By 2025, IDC says worldwide data will grow by 61% to 175 zettabytes, with as much of the data in data centers as in the cloud. IT environments with Oracle deployments will need to accommodate that data growth, including storing, copying, mirroring, and protecting the data. When IT budgets are constrained but data keeps growing, storage costs can consume more than their fair share of the IT budget. The leading-edge portfolio of storage solutions and essential technologies of IBM® can help organizations stay ahead of the information explosion. Designed with built-in efficiency, these solutions represent preferred practices that address the following main storage objectives for hybrid multicloud environments: Stop storing so much Store more with what you have. Move Oracle and related data to balance performance and efficiency IBM offers true enterprise class storage support for Oracle deployments at a low total cost of ownership (TCO). With flash disk, tape, storage network hardware, consolidated management console, software-defined storage solutions, and security software, IBM can provide Oracle customers the full spectrum of products to meet their availability, retention, security, and compliance requirements.

This IBM® Redbooks publication is a comprehensive guide that covers the IBM AIX® operating system (OS) layout capabilities, distinct features, system installation, and maintenance, which includes AIX security, trusted environment, and compliance integration, with the benefits of IBM Power Virtualization Management (PowerVM®) and IBM Power Virtualization Center (IBM PowerVC), which includes cloud capabilities and automation types. The objective of this book is to introduce IBM AIX modernization features and integration with different environments: General AIX enhancements AIX Live Kernel Update individually or using Network Installation Manager (NIM) AIX security features and integration AIX networking enhancements PowerVC integration and features for cloud environments AIX deployment using IBM Terraform and IBM Cloud Automation Manager AIX automation that uses configuration management tools PowerVM enhancements and features Latest disaster recovery (DR) solutions AIX Logical Volume Manager (LVM) and Enhanced Journaled File System (JFS2) AIX installation and maintenance techniques

IBM® Spectrum Virtualize is a key member of the IBM Spectrum™ Storage portfolio. It is a highly flexible storage solution that enables rapid deployment of block storage services for new and traditional workloads, on-premises, off-premises and in a combination of both. IBM Spectrum Virtualize™ for Public Cloud provides the IBM Spectrum Virtualize functionality in IBM Cloud™. This new capability provides a monthly license to deploy and use Spectrum Virtualize in IBM Cloud to enable hybrid cloud solutions, offering the ability to transfer data between on-premises private clouds or data centers and the public cloud. This IBM Redpaper™ publication gives a broad understanding of IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud architecture and provides planning and implementation details of the common use cases for this product. This publication helps storage and networking administrators plan and implement install, tailor, and configure IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud offering. It also provides a detailed description of troubleshooting tips. IBM Spectrum Virtualize is also available on AWS. For more information, see Implementation guide for IBM Spectrum Virtualize for Public Cloud on AWS, REDP-5534.

This IBM® Redpaper publication describes practical experiences to run SAP workloads to take advantage of IBM Power Systems I/O capabilities. With IBM POWER® processor-based servers, you have the flexibility to fit seamlessly new applications and workloads into a single data center, and even consolidate them into a single server. This approach highlights all viable options and describes the pros and cons of each one to select the correct option for a specific data center. The target audiences of this book are architects, IT specialists, and systems administrators deploying SAP workloads, who spend much time and effort managing, provisioning, and monitoring SAP software systems and landscapes on IBM Power Systems servers.

Advance your everyday proficiency with Access 2019. And earn the credential that proves it! Demonstrate your expertise with Microsoft Access! Designed to help you practice and prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access 2019 certification, this official Study Guide delivers: In-depth preparation for each MOS objective Detailed procedures to help build the skills measured by the exam Hands-on tasks to practice what you've learned Practice files and sample solutions Sharpen the skills measured by these objectives: Create and manage databases Build tables Create queries Create forms Create reports About MOS A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification validates your proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, demonstrating that you can meet globally recognized performance standards. Hands-on experience with the technology is required to successfully pass Microsoft Certification exams.

The modeling of cities and territories has progressed greatly in the last 20 years. This is firstly due to geographic information systems, followed by the availability of large amounts of georeferenced data – both on the Internet and through the use of connected objects. In addition, the rise in performance of computational methods for the simulation and exploration of dynamic models has facilitated advancement. Geographical Modeling presents previously unpublished information on the main advances achieved by these new approaches. Each of the six chapters builds a bibliographic review and precisely describes the methods used, highlighting their advantages and discussing their interpretations. They are all illustrated by many examples. The book also explains with clarity the theoretical foundations of geographical analysis, the delicate operations of model selection, and the applications of fractals and scaling laws. These applications include gaining knowledge of the morphology of cities and the organization of urban transport, and finding new methods of building and exploring simulation models and visualizations of data and results.

The FlashSystem 9200 combines the performance of flash and end-to-end Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) with the reliability and innovation of IBM® FlashCore technology, the ultra-low latency of Storage Class Memory (SCM), the rich features of IBM Spectrum® Virtualize and AI predictive storage management, and proactive support by Storage Insights. All of these features are included in a powerful 2U enterprise-class, blazing fast storage all-flash array.

The vast majority of businesses today already have a documented data strategy. But only a third of these forward-thinking companies have evolved into data-driven organizations or even begun to move toward a data culture. Most have yet to treat data as a business asset, much less use data and analytics to compete in the marketplace. What’s the solution? This insightful report demonstrates the importance of creating a holistic data infrastructure approach. You’ll learn how data virtualization (DV), master data management (MDM), and metadata-management capabilities can help your organization meet business objectives. Chief data officers, enterprise architects, analytics leaders, and line-of-business executives will understand the benefits of combining these capabilities into a unified data platform. Explore three separate business contexts that depend on data: operations, analytics, and governance Learn a pragmatic and holistic approach to building a unified data infrastructure Understand the critical capabilities of this approach, including the ability to work with existing technology Apply six best practices for combining data management capabilities

Data is being generated at an unrelenting pace, and data storage capacity can’t keep up. Enterprises must modernize the way they use and manage data by collecting, processing, and analyzing it in real time—in other words, streaming. This practical report explains everything organizations need to know to begin their streaming integration journey and make the most of their data. Authors Steve Wilkes and Alok Pareek detail the key attributes and components of an enterprise-grade streaming integration platform, along with stream processing and analysis techniques that will help companies reap immediate value from their data and solve their most pressing business challenges. Learn how to collect and handle large volumes of data at scale See how streams move data between threads, processes, servers, and data centers Get your data in the form you need and analyze it in real time Dive into the pros and cons of data targets such as databases, Hadoop, and cloud services for specific use cases Ensure your streaming integration infrastructure scales, is secure, works 24/7, and can handle failure

Companies working to become data driven often view data scientists as heroes, but that overlooks the vital role that data engineers play in the process. While data scientists focus on finding new insights from datasets, data engineers deal with preparation—obtaining, cleaning, and creating enhanced versions of the data an organization needs. In this report, Andy Oram examines how the role of data engineer has quickly evolved. DBAs, software engineers, developers, and students will explore the responsibilities of modern data engineers and the skills and tools necessary to do the job. You’ll learn how to deal with software engineering concepts such as rapid and continuous development, automation and orchestration, modularity, and traceability. Decision makers considering a move to the cloud will also benefit from the in-depth discussion this report provides. This report covers: Major tasks of data engineers today The different levels of structure in data and ways to maximize its value Capabilities of third-party cloud options Tools for ingestion, transfer, and enrichment Using containers and VMs to run the tools Software engineering development Automation and orchestration of data engineering

This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the installation, integration, and configuration of IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager.

In this paper, we outline some IBM® Spectrum Virtualize HyperSwap® SAN implementation and design best practices for optimum resiliency of the SAN Volume Controller cluster. It provides IBM Spectrum® Virtualize HyperSwap and Stretched Cluster configuration details. Note: In this book, for brevity, we use HyperSwap to refer to both HyperSwap and Stretched Cluster. The documentation there details the minimum requirements. However, it does not describe the design of the storage area network (SAN) in detail, nor does it describe the recommended way to implement those requirements on a SAN. In this IBM Redpaper publication, we outline some of the best practices for SAN design and implementation that leads to optimum resiliency of the SAN Volume Controller (SVC) cluster, and we explain why each recommendation is made. This paper is SAN vendor-neutral wherever possible. Any mention of a specific SAN switch vendor, or terms used by a specific switch vendor, is made only where relevant to a specific context, and does not imply an endorsement of a specific switch vendor. Note: Some of the figures in this document might not depict redundant fabrics or storage configurations. This was done for simplicity, and it should be assumed that any recommendations made for fabric design assume that there are two redundant fabrics.

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® experts recognize the need for data protection, both from hardware or software failures, and from physical relocation of hardware, theft, and retasking of existing hardware. The IBM DS8000® supports encryption-capable hard disk drives (HDDs) and flash drives. These Full Disk Encryption (FDE) drive sets are used with key management services that are provided by IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager software or Gemalto SafeNet KeySecure to allow encryption for data at rest. Use of encryption technology involves several considerations that are critical for you to understand to maintain the security and accessibility of encrypted data. Failure to follow the requirements that are described in the IBM Redpaper can result in an encryption deadlock. Starting with Release 8.5 code, the DS8000 also supports Transparent Cloud Tiering (TCT) data object encryption. With TCT encryption, data is encrypted before it is transmitted to the cloud. The data remains encrypted in cloud storage and is decrypted after it is transmitted back to the IBM DS8000. Starting with DS8000 Release 9.0, the DS8900F provides Fibre Channel Endpoint Security when communicating with an IBM z15™, which supports link authentication and the encryption of data that is in-flight. For more information, see IBM Fibre Channel Endpoint Security for IBM DS8900F and IBM Z, SG24-8455. This edition focuses on IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager Version 3.0.1.3 or later, which enables support Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) with the DS8000 Release 9.0 code or later and updated DS GUI for encryption functions.

This IBM® Redpaper publication delivers SAP HANA architectural concepts for successful implementation on IBM Power Systems servers. This publication addresses topics for sellers, IT architects, IT specialists, and anyone who wants to understand how to take advantage of running SAP HANA workloads on Power Systems servers. Moreover, this guide provides documentation to transfer how-to skills to the technical teams, and it provides solution guidance to the sales team. This publication complements documentation that is available at IBM Knowledge Center, and it aligns with educational materials that are provided by IBM Systems.

This IBM Redpaper™ publication introduces the IBM Spectrum Scale immutability function. It shows how to set it up and presents different ways for managing immutable and append-only files. This publication also provides guidance for implementing IT security aspects in an IBM Spectrum Scale cluster by addressing regulatory requirements. It also describes two typical use cases for managing immutable files. One use case involves applications that manage file immutability; the other use case presents a solution to automatically set files to immutable within a IBM Spectrum Scale immutable fileset.