IBM
IBM (http://www.ibm.com) offers a broad array of 32-bit and 64-bit servers.
These servers support operating systems offered by vendors such as Microsoft and
Red Hat.
Select servers include the POWER5
series processor that is designed to specifically support operating systems such
as IBM AIX 5 and Red Hat Linux in the data center. Entering its 20th year, AIX
is a UNIX operating system whose strengths are found primarily in the data
center. IBM server platforms running under AIX 5 support a range of 2 to 64
processors per server.
IBM offers a wide array of
enterprise servers, which support processors such as AMD Opteron, Intel Pentium
D, and Xeon series processors. Larger servers will support processors such as
the IBM POWER5 and POWER5+ series processors.
When selecting the proper processor
and operating system combination, consult IBM's hardware and software
compatibility matrix. Compatibility matrices are provided for various Microsoft
operating systems, easing the selection process based on business need.
Tips and tricks to aid in optimization of
the operating system, as well as common database applications that run on IBM
servers, are available via several different sources. IBM Redbooks offer
suggestions and guidelines for tuning hardware, AIX operating system parameters,
and specific database applications.
Redbooks are excellent administrative resources, because they are written with
the system and database administrators in mind.
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