IBM i Series / as400 Cloud Hosting

IBM i Series, System i, as400 Cloud Hosting

Overview

As end users consider the next “option” for running production workloads, the cloud is becoming the default standard. The IBM iSeries cloud hosting / IBM Cloud AS400 environment consists of scalable resources to support our Express SMB offerings up to our large enterprise solutions. Your production environment runs 7×24 on our high- performance, secure, production-ready cloud environment built on enterprise-class IBM hardware and software.

Enterprise

Around the clock monitoring and management services for servers & storage

Standard

Reduce management and infrastructure cost and complexity.

Express

Optimize resources and increase scalability and availability.

	Express	Standard	Enterprise
Tier 3 Data Center
Dedicated Account Manager
Secure Internet Connectivity
24x7 Infrastructure Monitoring
8x5 Support Service & Response
Operating System PTF's
IPSEC and SSL VPN
Custom Network Configuration
24x7 Support Service & Response
Standby HA
Second Data Center Replication
8x5 System Management
System Uptime SLA	99.900%	99.900%	99.900%
Resource and Storage Pools	Shared	Shared	Dedicated
Base Storage Type	NL-SAS	SAS	SAS/SSD
Flexible Backup Options
Typical Sizing	400 GB 1000 CPW	400 GB - 2 TB 1000 - 3000 CPW	2 TB 3000 CPW & Up

The key benefits of the SIAS IBM i Series cloud hosting solution include:

Simplified IT Operations: Makes IT easy, allowing you to focus on your business operations.

Flexibility and Scalability: Start small and scale resources on demand. Designs are tailored to your specific needs.

Performance: We leverage the latest IBM i technologies to deliver the highest performance.

Cost Savings: There are no hardware investments or maintenance costs. With the pay-as-you-go monthly subscription, you only pay for the resources you require.

Anytime, Anywhere Access: Accessible via a simple Internet connection, there are no geographic boundaries to gain 24x7x365 access to the system.

Data and Systems Protection: Our world-class data centers offer the highest security features to ensure your systems and data are always protected.

Experienced Team: Our IBM i-certified professionals are experts in IBM i series, system i, AS400 Hosting Services / IBM AS400 Cloud Hosting and provide expert support from project kickoff through implementation and operations.

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Enterprise

The SIAS IBM i Enterprise solution takes your Power VM Cloud hosting experience to a higher level. You get all the advantages of our Tier 3 data centers; enterprise-level infrastructure with 24×7 monitoring; OS support, including quarterly PTF installation; and high performance SAS/SSD tiered storage. SIAS IBM i Enterprise is designed to support demanding workloads with more complicated implementation requirements. Secure system connectivity is standard using dedicated IPSEC VPN tunnels, SSL Client VPN and TN5250 over SSL with options for dedicated routers and firewalls. Standby HA ensures that additional capacity is always available to quickly move your Power VM instance to different hardware if needed, providing a higher uptime SLA. A dedicated account manager will guide you every step of the way from initial system design (including custom network design and integration design) and implementation to being your trusted advisor to fulfill your ongoing system requirements.

Our IBM i Hosting Enterprise Hosting Package Includes:

Tier 3 Data Center
Dedicated Account Manager
Secure Internet Connectivity
24×7 Infrastructure Monitoring
8×5 Support Service & Response
Operating System PTF’s
IPSEC and SSL VPN

Custom Network Configuration
24×7 Support Service & Response
Standby HA
99.9% System Uptime SLA
Dedicated Resource and Storage Pools
SAS/SSD Base Storage Type
2 TB / 3000 CPW+

Our Environment

SIAS has a particularly strong focus in IBM workloads. With more than 20 years of experience implementing and maintaining IBM Power Systems (i.e. iSeries, AS/400) running i5OS, AIX and Linux, we have the ability to clearly understand the needs of the IBM Power System user.

The SIAS environment was designed and built from the ground up to run optimized, reliable and secure IBM Power Systems. The core compute resources are delivered using IBM PureFlex Chassis and System Nodes with Storewize SANs for backend storage. This combination allows us the flexibility needed in a cloud environment for IBM i systems and the ability to quickly provision resources and offer competitive pricing.

The key benefits of the SIAS IBM i Production solution include:

Simplified Operations: Our reliable IBM i optimized cloud platform allows you to focus on your business operations.

Flexibility and Scalability: Start small and grow on demand. We tailor system design, implementation and migration strategies, as well as communications to your specific needs.

Performance: We leverage the latest IBM i technologies to deliver the highest performance and speed to enhance your production environment.

Cost Savings: There are no hardware investments or system maintenance costs. With the pay-as-you-go monthly service, you only pay for resources required.

Anytime, Anywhere Access: Accessible via a simple Internet connection, there are no geographic boundaries to gain access to the system 24x7x365.

Data and Systems Protection: Our world-class data centers offer the highest security features to ensure your systems and data are always protected.

Experienced Team: Our team of IBM i-certified professionals provides expert support from the initial quote and planning to ongoing operational support.

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Standard

The SIAS IBM i Standard offering is designed to support the most common production environments. You get all the advantages of our Tier 3 data centers; enterprise-level infrastructure with 24×7 monitoring; OS support, including quarterly PTF installation; and a high performance SAS storage tier. SIAS IBM i Standard is ideally suited for production environments and larger development and test environments. You can also use our Standard Power VM package as an HA Replication Target to ensure your target system is ready to take over your production workload. Secure system connectivity is standard using dedicated IPSEC VPN tunnels, SSL Client VPN and TN5250 over SSL. A dedicated account manager will guide you every step of the way from initial system design and implementation to being your trusted advisor to fulfill your ongoing system requirements.

Our IBMi Standard Hosting Package Includes:

Tier 3 Data Center
Dedicated Account Manager
Secure Internet Connectivity
24×7 Infrastructure Monitoring
8×5 Support Service & Response
IPSEC and SSL VPN

Custom Network Configuration
99.9% System Uptime SLA
Shared Resource and Storage Pools
SAS Base Storage Type
400 GB – 2 TB / 1000 – 3000 CPW

Our Environment

The key benefits of the SIAS IBM i Production solution include:

Simplified Operations: Our reliable IBM i optimized cloud platform allows you to focus on your business operations.

Flexibility and Scalability: Start small and grow on demand. We tailor system design, implementation and migration strategies, as well as communications to your specific needs.

Performance: We leverage the latest IBM i technologies to deliver the highest performance and speed to enhance your production environment.

Cost Savings: There are no hardware investments or system maintenance costs. With the pay-as-you-go monthly service, you only pay for resources required.

Anytime, Anywhere Access: Accessible via a simple Internet connection, there are no geographic boundaries to gain access to the system 24x7x365.

Data and Systems Protection: Our world-class data centers offer the highest security features to ensure your systems and data are always protected.

Experienced Team: Our team of IBM i-certified professionals provides expert support from the initial quote and planning to ongoing operational support.

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Express

The SIAS IBM i Express offering is designed to get a secure, reliable Power VM up and running fast. You get all the advantages of our Tier 3 data centers and enterprise-level infrastructure with 24×7 monitoring — at an entry level price. SIAS IBM i Express is ideally suited for small systems, development environments or application and upgrade testing. Secure internet connectivity is standard using TN5250 over SSL for Green Screen Access and options are available for SSL VPN and dedicated IPSEC tunnels. A dedicated account manager will guide you every step of the way from initial system design and implementation to being your trusted advisor to fulfill your ongoing system requirements.

Our IBMi Express Hosting Package Includes:

Tier 3 Data Center
Dedicated Account Manager
Secure Internet Connectivity
24×7 Infrastructure Monitoring
8×5 Support Service & Response

99.9% System Uptime SLA
Shared Resource and Storage Pools
NL-SAS Base Storage Typ
400 GB / 1000 CPW

Our Environment

The key benefits of the SIAS IBM i Production solution include:

Simplified Operations: Our reliable IBM i optimized cloud platform allows you to focus on your business operations.

Flexibility and Scalability: Start small and grow on demand. We tailor system design, implementation and migration strategies, as well as communications to your specific needs.

Performance: We leverage the latest IBM i technologies to deliver the highest performance and speed to enhance your production environment.

Cost Savings: There are no hardware investments or system maintenance costs. With the pay-as-you-go monthly service, you only pay for resources required.

Anytime, Anywhere Access: Accessible via a simple Internet connection, there are no geographic boundaries to gain access to the system 24x7x365.

Data and Systems Protection: Our world-class data centers offer the highest security features to ensure your systems and data are always protected.

Experienced Team: Our team of IBM i-certified professionals provides expert support from the initial quote and planning to ongoing operational support.

Our Clients Are Industry Leaders

And this is what they say

“My partnership with SIAS and RJC’s movement to the “Cloud” has simply been flawless. The move was quick and our software applications are running without any problems. This will be a big milestone for RJC and a tremendous benefit to our customers.

Bob CagnoPresident, RJC Software