IBM Systems Lab Services & Training
PureFlex – October 8, 2013 Announcement
Setup & configuration service offerings
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What’s new in new release?
 Service offering updated to match the latest solutoin configurations and components (e.g.,
FCoE etc).
 New default for Enterprise PureFlex system configuration
• 10-unit LBS PureFlex Cloud service offering is included by default
 New base pre-packaged 5-unit offering available for IBM i Edition for PureFlex
• Included automatically in the IBM i Edition for PureFlex solution template
 New add-on offerings (requires one of the base offerings)
• PureFlex FCoE Customization Service (1 unit)
• SCEntry Extra Image (1 unit)
• Advanced V7000 Storage Configuration (1 unit)
 Starting Oct 8, the new 6666 MTMs will be included by default with PureFlex.
They are enabled for ordering Lab Services offerings through the same tools that are used
for ordering STG Products (AAS/CHW)***
MTM
6666-111
6666-311
6666-411
*** varies by country
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Feature
L111
L311
L411
Description
Premium PureFlex x86 ServiceUnit (for System x only)
Premium PureFlex Power ServiceUnit (for Power & Hybrid configurations)
Premium PureFlex Storage ServiceUnit (for add-on Storage services, if appl.)
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Ground Rules Remain Unchanged
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Setup and configuration services are an important part of accelerating the time to the full value of an IBM
PureFlex System.
Removal of these services can potentially impact the overall deployment experience and it is required
that these services, whether offered by qualified IBM Business Partner or IBM Services team (minimum
3 of IBM Lab Services units) are included as a part of the customer solution proposal
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The default quantity of ServiceUnit MTM Features can be adjusted if an alternative pre-packaged offering
is selected or added
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Additional prerequisites (e.g., VMware software licenses, Advanced FSM license) may apply
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e-config users must contact IBM STG Lab Services team directly (or if not known via e-mail at
stgls@us.ibm.com or via web at ibm.com/systems/services/labservices/contact.html) to discuss the
requirements and to obtain the details on alternative pre-packaged offerings, an estimated number of
units and input on the prerequisites
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e-config users would be responsible to make sure that appropriate quantity of the STG ServiceUnits are
included and that all the prerequisites are addressed
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Lab Services Opportunity Manager (OM) will determine the total quantity of STG SerivceUnits and type of MTM
Feature or Part Number to be used in the quotation
Lab Services OM will provide input on the all required prerequisites and licenses
Pre-requisites will not be checked or enforced by the e-config or x-config tools
The proposals for services in offshore countries will be handled manually by LBS or a qualified BP
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October 8, 2013 Announcement - Lab Services Offerings Content
8-OCT-13 Pre-packaged Lab Services
Offerings
PureFlex Express
Configuration
Standard option will
no longer be offered
PureFlex Enterprise
Configuration
3-unit PureFlex Intro
Default
5-unit PureFlex Virtualized
Optional
Optional
7-unit PureFlex Advanced Virtualized
Optional
Optional
10-unit PureFlex Cloud
Optional
Default
5-unit Add-on Chassis
Optional
Optional
1-Unit FCOE Customization Service
Optional
Optional
PureFlex Express system will include by default:
• Two Switches (typically)
• No Advanced FSM License
• No Smart Cloud Entry License
Optional
PureFlex Enterprise system will include by
default:
• Advanced FSM License
• Smart Cloud Entry License
Offerings will continue to be available for solutions announced on 18-NOV-2012 will continue to
be available through 14-JAN-2014
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Alternative Options & Scenarios
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Any LBS pre-packaged base offering can be matched with any PureFlex system to meet customer ©requirements
Optimize the Value of Your PureFlex System with Lab Services
…So you can:
Lab Services will:
PureFlex Cloud
(10 Units)
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Set Up / Configure
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Connect / Integrate
PureFlex Advanced
Virtualized (7 Units)
Leverage Your Installed and Configured SmartCloud Entry
Installation
Exploit Cloud Computing through SmartCloud Capabilities
Streamlined Virtual Appliance Deployments
Streamlined Virtual Server Captures
Define Projects and Users
Leverage Notification and Approval Capabilities
Leverage Usage and Accounting Features
Easily Add Resources to Virtual Servers (e.g. Add Storage)
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PureFlex Virtualized
(5 Units)
Create Server System Pools or VMware Clusters
Deploy Virtual Appliances to Server System Pools
More Easily Perform Virtual Server Migrations
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Enable
Production Use
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PureFlex Intro
(3 Units)
Demo / Train for
Self Sufficiency on
Core Tasks
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Leverage VMControl, KVM or VMware
Deploy Virtual Appliances
Capture Virtual Servers
Create and Use Image Repositories
Exploit Storage Flash Copy to Accomplish Fast
Deploys and Captures
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Perform Hardware and System Level Mgmt
-- Discovery
-- Inventory
-- Health Check Reporting
-- Remote Support
-- Updates
Improve
Time to Value
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IBM PureFlex Service Offerings - at a glance
Add-ons
PureFlex Cloud
(10 units)
Configure SmartCloud
Entry
 First Chassis configured
13 nodes
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PureFlex Advanced
Virtualization
(7 units)
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PureFlex Virtualized
(5 units)
PureFlex Intro
(3 units)
• One node
• FSM Configuration
• Discovery, Inventory
• Review Internal Storage
configuration
• Basic Network
Integration using preconfigured switches
(MFG default)
• Skills Transfer
Advanced virtualization
Server pools or
VMware cluster
configured (VMware or
VMControl)
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Goal: Basic Virtualization
• No external SAN integration
• No FCoE config changes
• No cloud
• 4 nodes
One node
FSM Configuration
 Discovery, Inventory
 Review Internal Storage
configuration
 Basic Network
Integration using preconfigured switches
(MFG default)
 Skills Transfer
Goal: FSM + Storage +
Network functional
• Minimal services
• No external SAN integration
• No FCoE config changes
• No virtualization
• No cloud
• 1 Node
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One node
FSM Configuration
 Discovery, Inventory
 Review Internal Storage
configuration
 Basic Network
Integration using preconfigured switches
(MFG default)
 Skills Transfer
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One node
FSM Configuration
 Discovery, Inventory
 Review Internal Storage
configuration
 Basic Network
Integration using preconfigured switches
(MFG default)
 Skills Transfer
Goal: Advanced
Virtualization
• VMware Clustering
• No external SAN integration
• No FCoE config changes
• No cloud
• 4 nodes
Basic Virtualization
(VMware, KVM,
VMControl)
 Up to four nodes
• Basic Virtualization
(VMware, KVM,
VMControl)
• Up to four nodes
Basic Virtualization
(VMware, KVM,
VMControl)
 Up to four nodes
Advanced virtualization
Server pools or VMware
cluster configured
(VMware or VMControl)
Goal: Integrated Cloud
• SmartCloud Entry
configured
• No external SAN integration
• No FCoE config changes
• 13 nodes

PureFlex Extra
Chassis
(5 units)
PureFlex FCoE
Customizations
(1 unit)
SCEntry Extra
Image
(1 unit)
Advanced V7000
Storage
Configuration
(1 unit)
PureFlex Service for IBM i (5-units)
• System Readiness for Operation, Setup VMControl, Network Integration,
LPAR and Virtual Server Provisioning, System Operation and Management
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New IBM PureFlex Service Offerings – Oct 8, 2013
New Add-ons
New Base Offering
SCEntry Extra Image
(1 unit)
PureFlex Service for IBM i (5-units)
Accelerate System Readiness for Operation
Leverage Your Installed and Configured IBM PureFlex Solution for
IBM i System
• Review all component level firmware and software versions
• Manage the Chassis, discover, access, and inventory all
components
• Confirm the system is ready for network integration, virtualization,
and IBM i OS workload deployments
Accelerate Network Integration
Leverage Your Data Center Networks
• Access Your System where and when needed
• Integrate into your network with client tailored redundant
PureFlex switch configurations
Accelerate LPAR and Virtual Server Provisioning
Leverage Virtualization with VIOS, VMControl, and VMware
Installations
• Streamline IBM i OS workload Captures and Virtual Appliance
Deployments
• Create and Use Image Repositories
• Exploit Storage Flash Copy to Accomplish Fast Deploys and
Captures
• Utilize VMWare environments within the PureFlex system
Accelerate System Operation and Management
Leverage the Expertise of LBS to provide skills and knowledge
transfer
• Learn the basics for operating, maintaining, and monitoring IBM
PureFlex Solution for IBM i System
• Understand the fundamental architecture, and designed
integration values of Your IBM PureFlex Solution for IBM i
System
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PureFlex FCoE
Customizations
(1 unit)
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Design a new
FCoE solution to
meet customer
requirements
Change default
FCoE VLAN
Modify FCoE on
internal ports
Change FCoE
modes
Change FCoE
zoning
Limited two preconfigured
switches in the
single chassis
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Import one (1)
existing client AIX
image into Flex
System Manager on
one chassis
Deploy that AIX
image with
SmartCloud Entry
Advanced V7000
Storage
Configuration
(1 unit)
• Design a complete
storage pool and
volume
configuration on
IBM Storwize
V7000 or IBM Flex
System V7000
Storage node
• Create additional
storage pools
• Migrate physical
disks and volumes
to other storage
pools as necessary
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IBM PureFlex Services – Finishing the Task of Achieving the Your Goal
Every client must make their system production ready
• PureFlex takes several steps toward this goal by delivering an integrated
system to our Clients.
 Hardware components are pre-installed, cabled, and set-up with a default
configuration
 CMM and FSM are ready to configure
 VIOS is installed and ready to configure
 Storage/V7000 has a basic configuration applied
 Smart Cloud Entry install binary is loaded and ready for installation
 Ethernet switches and Fibre Channel switches will be preconfigured.
The above is valuable, but additional important steps are
required to prepare the PureFlex System for production.
 Hardware components must be integrated with the Client
environment (e.g. network cabling and configuration)
 CMM and FSM must be configured
 VIOS must be configured
 Storage typically requires customization
 Smart Cloud Entry must be
installed and configured
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Prerequisites
Offerings
PureFlex Intro
Scope
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1 node
Pre-configured switches
First chassis only
Basic network integration
Prerequisites
For Express
System
Prerequisites
For Enterprise
System
• none
• none
Out of scope
• No external SAN
integration
• No Virtualization
• No FCoE configuration
changes
PureFlex
Virtualized
• All PureFlex Intro tasks
• Virtualized PureFlex environment
(ESXi, KVM or PowerVM VIOS)
• Up to 4 nodes in total
• VMware Licenses
• Adv FSM license
• VMware Licenses
• No external SAN
integration
• No FCoE configuration
changes
PureFlex
Advanced
Virtualized
• All PureFlex Virtualized tasks
• Advanced virtualization
• Server pools or VMware cluster
configured (VMware or
VMControl)
• VMware Licenses
• Adv FSM license
• VMware Licenses
• No external SAN
integration
• No FCoE configuration
changes
PureFlex Cloud
• All PureFlex virtualized tasks
• Basic SmartCloud Entry
• Up to 13 nodes
• VMware Licenses
• Adv FSM license
• SCE license
• VMware Licenses
• No external SAN
integration
• No FCoE configuration
changes
Extra PureFlex
Chassis
• Up to 14 nodes within one chassis
• Up to 2 virtualization engines
(ESXi, KVM or PowerVM VIOS)
• PureFlex
Virtualized or
PureFlex Cloud
Service
• VMware Licenses
• PureFlex
Virtualized, or
PureFlex Cloud
Service
• VMware Licenses
• No external SAN
integration
• No FCoE configuration
changes
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Prerequisites
Offerings
Scope
Prerequisites
For Express
System
Prerequisites
For Enterprise
System
Out of scope
FCoE
Customization
Service
• Design a new FCoE solution to
meet customer requirements
• Change FCoE VLAN from default
• Modify internal FCoE ports
• Change FCoE modes and zoning
• PureFlex Intro,
Virtualized or
PureFlex Cloud
Service
• FCoE on system
• PureFlex Intro,
Virtualized or
PureFlex Cloud
Service
• FCoE on system
• No external SAN
configurations
• No Additional Chassis
• No Additional Switches
IBM i PureFlex
• Lab Services will perform the
PureFlex Virtualizated services for
a single Power node:
• Provisioning of a virtual server
through VMControl basic
provisioning for the Power node.
• Prepare, capture and deploy an
IBM i virtual server.
• Perform System Health and
Monitoring with basic Automation
Plans.
• Review Security and roles based
access.
• And services on a single x86 node:
• Verify VMware ESXi installation,
create a Virtual Machine(VM) and
install a Windows Server operating
system on the VM.
• Install and configure vCenter on
the VM.
• One p460 Power
compute node
• Two IBM Flex
System Fabric
EN2092 1Gb
Scalable Ethernet
switch modules
• Two IBM Flex
System 16Gb
FC5022 chassis
SAN scalable
switches
• One IBM Flex
System V7000
Storage node
• One p460 Power
compute node
• Two IBM Flex
System Fabric
EN2092 1Gb
Scalable Ethernet
switch modules
• Two IBM Flex
System 16Gb
FC5022 chassis
SAN scalable
switches
• One IBM Flex
System V7000
Storage node
• No external SAN
integration
• No FCoE configuration
changes
• No Additional Chassis
• No Additional Switches
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Prerequisites
Prerequisites
For Express
System
Prerequisites
For Enterprise
System
Offerings
Scope
SCEntry
Additional Image
• Import one (1) existing client AIX
image into Flex System Manager
on one chassis
• Deploy that AIX image with
SmartCloud Entry
• PureFlex Cloud
Service
• PureFlex Cloud
Service
• No IBM i images
• No Linux on Power
images
• No external SAN
integration
• No Additional Chassis
Advanced V7000
Storage
Configuration
• Design a complete storage pool
and volume configuration on IBM
Storwize V7000 or IBM Flex
System V7000 Storage node
• Create additional storage pools
• Migrate physical disks and
volumes to other storage pools as
necessary
• One IBM Storwize
V7000 or IBM Flex
System V7000
Storage node
• One IBM Storwize
V7000 or IBM Flex
System V7000
Storage node
• No external SAN
integration
• No Additional Chassis
• No Additional Switches
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Out of scope
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12 Step Process. How to Engage Lab Services
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BP
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Finalize the solution configuration for h/w & s/w components
2
Gain an agreement in principle with the end customer on the solution
configuration (h/w + s/w) sans services
3
Review pre-packaged Lab Services offerings with the end customer
4
Engage LS Opportunity Manager and provide the following input:
a) The finalized solution configuration with h/w & s/w components
b) End customer contact info
c) If known, the customer requirements with respect to the services:
e.g., if customer expressed a preference for any of the pre-packaged
offerings, if any customization is required (e.g., additional service
content)
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LS OM
Pre-qualify the opportunity based on the initial input
6
Join the call to provide additional input (if applicable)
Conduct a sizing/scoping call with the BP
7
Coordinate a call with the end user (if applicable)
Conduct a sizing/scoping call with the end user (if applicable)
Provide input on
a) quantity and type of Lab Services units (e.g., MTM Features or
System x Part number)
b) any prerequisites (e.g, additional software licenses required to fulfill
the services, such as Adv FSM licenses, VMware licenses or SCE
licenses)
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9
Add the required quantity of the Lab services units and prerequisite
line items into the solution configuration
Develop SOW and provide it to the BP
Create a distributor schedule (if 6911 MTM) and provide it to the
Distributor
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11
Incorporate the services SOW into the solution proposal
Present it to the customer
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13
Coordinate a call with the end user
(if applicable)
Discuss the scope of the SOW, approach, prerequisites, assumptions with
the BP/BSS & end user (if applicable)
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Handle contract negotiation w/ end user (if applicable)
BPs - Before submitting the bid to Pricing…
Pricing is handled through STG pricing process
Finalize the solution
configuration for h/w & s/w
components
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Gain an agreement in principle with
the end customer on the solution
configuration (h/w + s/w) sans
services
•
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The 6666 MTM Features are enabled for
ordering through the same ordering tools that
used for ordering STG Power products
(CHW/AAS)
Review pre-packaged Lab
Services offerings with the
end customer
•
Instructions to Distributors:
Advise the Reseller to submit the
filled out form to the Lab Services
Opportunity Manager (OM)
CLICK ON THE
ATTACHMENT 
Engage LS Opportunity
Manager and provide the
input
LS will provide quantity and
type of Lab Services units ,
and input on the prerequisites
The LBS MTM SOW will reference only type & number
of units (no unit pricing or total pricing will be
referenced)
No distributor schedule is required for 6666 MTM
transactions
NA Only: BP exhibit will continue to reference both
MTM 6911 and MTM 6666 with the BP entitled discount
MTM 6666 are eligible for special bid process
•
Submit the •
configuration
to ePricer &
ISAT/CHIS
The original 6911 MTMs had to be ordered manually
separately through the service fulfillment processes
(e.g., through a service department)
BPs & Resellers can order LBS 6666 MTMs together
with the other STG Products using the same process &
tools as ordering the STG Hardware Products
Like with the original MTMs, the BP opportunity owners
must contact the LBS OMs to discuss the customer
requirements and obtain input on the type of LBS MTM
Features, quantities and prerequisites – prior to quoting
the LBS 6666 MTMs to the end customer
Add the required quantity of the Lab
Services units and prerequisite line
items into the solution configuration
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MTM 6666 Highlights
Pricing is handled through STG pricing process
• The LBS MTM SOW will reference only type & number of units (no unit pricing or total
pricing will be referenced)
• No distributor schedule is required for 6666 MTM transactions
• NA Only: BP exhibit will continue to reference both MTM 6911 and MTM 6666 with the
BP entitled discount
• MTM 6666 are eligible for special bid process
The 6666 MTM Features are enabled for ordering through the same
ordering tools that used for ordering STG Power products (CHW/AAS)
• The original 6911 MTMs had to be ordered manually separately through the service
fulfillment processes (e.g., through a service department)
• BPs & Resellers can order LBS 6666 MTMs together with the other STG Products
using the same process & tools as ordering the STG Hardware Products
• Like with the original MTMs, the BP opportunity owners must contact the LBS OMs to
discuss the customer requirements and obtain input on the type of LBS MTM Features,
quantities and prerequisites – prior to quoting the LBS 6666 MTMs to the end
customer
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How to find the Lab Services MTMs in e-Config Tool
STG Sales Specialists can use e-Config to create quotations for Lab Services MTMs
• STG Lab Services Machine Type Models and Features can be found in the hardware configurator (eConfig)
• Will not impact any machine configurations, non-shippable item
• STG Lab Services ServiceUnits can be quoted standalone or combined with HW or SW
eConfig application launched from desktop
• Good practice to make sure always to have the latest updates to e-Config before using
MT 6666 MTMs and Features are available in eConfig by navigating to STG Lab Services tab
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Coverage for new STG Lab Services 6666 MTMs & Features
Countries:
• North America: United States, Canada, Aruba,
Bahamas, Barbados, Curacao, Jamaica, Suriname,
and Trinidad & Tobago
• Europe IOT: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel,
Italy (*not available for bottom line bids),
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, UK
• Japan
• Latin America: Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico,
Peru, Uruguay
• CEE: Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia,
and Turkey
• MEA: Morocco, South Africa, and Tunisia
• ANZ: Australia, New Zealand,
• ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand,
• GCG: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan,
• India
• Korea
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MTMs:
• 6666-1XX, 6666-2XX, 6666-3XX, 6666-4XX
• MTMs available for additional STG services –
Storage Disk, Storage Software, Storage
Tape, System Networking, Power Systems,
System x & Mainframe
How the LBS opportunities will be handled in the
countries not supported with new 6666 MTMs
• The LBS Opportunity Manager will determine
the best alternative option available for the
target country (e.g., existing LBS 6911
MTMs, or existing LBS part numbers, or other
mechanisms).
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Side by Side Comparison - LBS ServiceUnits
ServiceUnit via MT 6666 Process
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ServiceUnit via MT 6911 Process
ServiceUnit via System x LS Part Number
Process
MTM 6666 ServiceUnits for
PureFlex x86, PureFlex Power,
PureFlex Storage, Storage Tape,
Storage Software, System x,
System Networking, Power,
Storage, System z
MTM 6911 ServiceUnits for System x,
System p, System i, Storage, System z
System x Lab Services Part Numbers for
System x
ServiceUnits can be included in eConfig configurations and
quotations
ServiceUnits can be included in eConfig configurations and quotations
ServiceUnits can be included in x-Config
and SSCT configurations and quotations
Pricing by STG Brand Pricing
processes based on type and
number of units provided by LS
OM, and Pricing delegations (for
both bundled and standalone
deals)
Pricing for standalone (Services Only)
deals by Lab Services
Pricing for bundled deals by STG Brand
Pricing processes based on type and
number of units provided by LS OM, and
Pricing delegations
Pricing by STG Brand Pricing processes
based on type and number of units
provided by LS OM, and Pricing
delegations (for both bundled and
standalone deals)
Orders and fulfillment via
Configured Hardware Fulfillment
Processes (CHW/AAS/AASequivalent systems, PASS, Blue
Harmony)
Orders and fulfillment via Services
Customer Fulfillment (SCF) Processes
(BMS & CFT/s)
Orders and fulfillment via System x
Hardware Fulfillment Processes (Xcc,
HVEC, PASS, Blue Harmony)
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STG Lab Services MT 6666 ServiceUnits
MTM
Feature
6666-100
L100
6666-101
Model Description
MTM
Feature
Standard System x ServiceUnit
6666-400
L400
Standard Storage ServiceUnit
L101
Premium System x ServiceUnit
6666-401
L401
Premium Storage ServiceUnit
6666-102
L102
Offsite System x ServiceUnit
6666-402
L402
Offsite Storage ServiceUnit
6666-110
L110
Standard PureFlex x86 ServiceUnit
6666-410
L410
Standard PureFlex Storage ServiceUnit
6666-111
L111
Premium PureFlex x86 ServiceUnit
6666-411
L411
Premium PureFlex Storage ServiceUnit
6666-112
L112
Offsite PureFlex x86 ServiceUnit
6666-412
L412
Offsite PureFlex Storage ServiceUnit
6666-120
L120
Standard System Networking ServiceUnit
6666-420
L420
Standard Storage Tape ServiceUnit
6666-121
L121
Premium System Networking ServiceUnit
6666-421
L421
Premium Storage Tape ServiceUnit
6666-122
L122
Offsite System Networking ServiceUnit
6666-422
L422
Offsite Storage Tape ServiceUnit
6666-200
L200
Standard System z ServiceUnit
6666-430
L430
Standard Storage Software ServiceUnit
6666-201
L201
Premium System z ServiceUnit
6666-431
L431
Premium Storage Software ServiceUnit
6666-202
L202
Offsite System z ServiceUnit
6666-432
L432
Offsite Storage Software ServiceUnit
6666-300
L300
Standard Power ServiceUnit
6666-301
L301
Premium Power ServiceUnit
6666-302
L302
Offsite Power ServiceUnit
6666-310
L310
Standard PureFlex Power ServiceUnit
6666-311
L311
Premium PureFlex Power ServiceUnit
6666-312
L312
Offsite PureFlex Power ServiceUnit
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Model Description
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2013 STG Conferences & Events
Start date
End date
05 Nov 2013
07 Nov 2013
IBM Systems Technical University
Campinas - Brazil
10 Nov 2013
12 Nov 2013
IBM Power Systems and Enterprise Storage Technical Symposium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12 Nov 2013
14 Nov 2013
IBM System x Technical Symposium
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
21 Jul 2014
24 Jul 2014
IBM Digital Experience 2014
Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
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Name
Location
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PureFlex Training classes
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3-day NGT11 IBM PureFlex Advanced System Fundamentals class
Lectures & Labs
Available as Instructor-Led-Online & Classroom style training
Welcome
Unit 1: IBM PureSystems and IBM PureFlex Systems
Lab 1: IBM PureFlex System Introduction
Day 1
Unit 2: IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
Lab 2: Exploring the Chassis Management Module (CMM)
Unit 3: IBM Flex System Manager
Lab 3: IBM Flex System Manager Navigation
Unit 4: IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
Day 2
Lab 4: Exploring the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)
Unit 5: IBM Power Systems Compute Nodes
Lab 5: IBM Power Systems Compute Node
Lab 5: IBM Power Systems Compute Node (cont.)
Unit 6: IBM Flex System storage
Day 3
Unit 7: IBM Flex System networking
Lab 6: IBM Flex System Networking: Ethernet Switches
Lab 7: IBM Flex System Networking: SAN Switch
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2-day NGTB2 IBM PureFlex Systems Implementation Services class
Common
• Review system hardware
• Green Light Check
• Network Switch Configuration
• CMM Manual IP address & security role
configuration
• Storage Configuration
• FSM Initial Wizard
• FSM Request access and collect
inventory
• Validate FSM Discovery and Inventory
• Agent deployment
• OS Mgmt via FSM
• FSM User Mgmt
• Configure ESA
• System Health and Monitoring
• Update Management
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Power Express Unique
• Review FSM Virtualization capabilities
• FSM - Create Virtual Server and Install
OS
Power Standard Unique
• Overview of VMControl Image Repository
• Populate Virtual Appliances
• Deploy Virtual Workloads
• Workload Life Cycle mgmt
x86 Standard Unique
• Create a virtual server - Install ESXi - USB
• Configure data store
• Create VM and Install OS - vcenter
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3-day NGT21 X-Architecture Class
IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node (plus
x220 and x440 Units)
• Summarize the features of the IBM Flex
System x Compute Node
• Identify the major elements of the IBM Flex
System x240 Compute Node
• Explain the processor subsystem features
of the IBM Flex System x240 Compute
Node
• Explain the memory subsystem features of
the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
• Explain the management features of the
IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
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Configuring an X-Architecture compute node
• Summarize the steps necessary to perform
an initial configuration of an X-Architecture
compute node.
• Identify the major elements when configuring
an X-Architecture compute node.
• Differentiate between the various ways to
connect to an X-Architecture compute node.
• Outline the steps necessary to connect to an
X-Architecture compute node.
• Determine if any additional configuration is
required for the X-Architecture compute
node.
Labs
• To support above and focus on ESXi
embedded hypervisor
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3-day NGT31 Power Node Class
IBM Power Systems overview
• Recognize the Power family of systems
• Summarize the features of a Power system and the impact they
have had on the success of the Power family, including: PowerVM
and VMControl
• Explain the Power processor characteristics:
Recognizing the different components and their terminology
Comparing the different packaging options
• Differentiate between the different virtualizing features of Power
servers, including:
Virtual servers, Micro-partitions, Simultaneous Multi-threading, and
Partition mobility
• Organize the supported operating systems and supported levels
IBM Flex System Power compute nodes
• Recognize the features of the Power compute nodes.
• Differentiate between the two new Power compute nodes' features
Recognize the Power compute node in the chassis and the front panel
LED information
PowerVM and Virtualization concepts
• Explain PowerVM-based virtualization on a Power node.
• Plan for and implement a virtualized environment on a
Power node.
• Create a virtual server on a Power node.
Managing Power node virtual servers
• Start and stop virtual servers.
• Modify, copy, and delete virtual servers.
• Backup and restore virtual server definitions.
• Manage virtual servers (DLPAR).
Power node software installation
• Install a virtual server using the VIOS media repository.
• Install an AIX virtual server using NIM.
Labs
• To support above and focus on VMControl, Virtual
Appliances, and Deploy Workloads
• Summarize the processor options for the different Power compute
node models
• Compare the memory requirements when ordering SSD and HDD
storage in the Power compute node
• Explain the I/O adapter options available on the Power node.
• Plan for the I/O adapter connectivity through the switches in the
chassis.
• Recognize the different management interfaces used to access
the Power node, including:
Chassis management module (CMM), Flex System Manager (FSM),
VS console
Flexible Service Processor (FSP) and Advanced System
Management (ASM)
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3-day NGT41 Flex System Management
IBM Flex System Management
• Chassis Management Module Initial Setup
• Management Controllers
• Chassis Management Module
• IBM Flex System Manager Overview
• IBM Flex System Manager Initial Setup
• IBM Flex System Manager Navigation
• IBM Flex System Manager Chassis Manager
• IBM Flex System Manager Update chassis resources and additional setup
• IBM Flex System Manager Tasks Recognize the Power family of systems.
Labs
• FSM navigation and basic management functions including VMControl
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3-day NGT51 Networking class
IBM Networking Implementation
• Introduction to PureFlex Networking
• The IBM Flex System I/O architecture
• The IBM Flex System I/O adapters
• The Scalable Switch Elements
• Top of the Rack Switch Offerings
• IBM System Networking Switch Administration
• Layer 2 Features / Layer 3 Features
• High Availability and Management Features
• VMready / Virtual Fabric and vNICs
• Troubleshooting IBM System Networking switches
• SAN Switch Overview
Labs
• Labs and additional detail of lecture elements
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Partitioning of responsibilities between IBM GTS & IBM LBS
Scope
GTS
LBS
Primary
Lead
--
PureFlex prepackaged offerings
Intro, Virtualized, Enterprise, Cloud, Extra Chassis-Add-on
--
Primary
Lead
Custom services for basic setup & configuration of PureFlex
systems
E.g.: could be combination of prepackaged offerings with additional
ServiceUnits to cover custom scope – extra nodes, add'l OS images,
add'l configuration of virtualized environments, basic network
integration
--
Primary
Lead
Primary
Lead
--
All services in support of Flex Systems
including CTO, BTO
Services for PureFlex systems beyond basic setup &
configuration
e.g., Virtual Desktop Infrastructure – VDI
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Current
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