IBM Power Virtual Server

Why IBM Power Virtual Server?

On-premises Power requires significant investment. Capacity planning is a challenge. Disaster recovery requires second site. Dev/test environments need flexibility. Peak workloads don’t justify permanent capacity.

IBM Power Virtual Server is Power in IBM Cloud with full enterprise capabilities. Pay-as-you-go - pay for usage. AIX/IBM i/Linux - all platforms. Hybrid ready - connection to on-prem. Enterprise SLA - production-ready.

How does it work?

Cloud Infrastructure

IBM Cloud backbone:

• Power10 processors
• Enterprise storage
• High-speed networking
• Global locations
• Managed infrastructure

Hybrid Connectivity

Seamless integration:

• Direct Link
• VPN connectivity
• Transit Gateway
• On-prem integration
• Cloud Satellite

Consumption Model

Flexible pricing:

• Pay-as-you-go
• Reserved capacity
• Hourly billing
• Monthly options
• No upfront capex

Key features

Full Platform

• AIX 7.2/7.3
• IBM i 7.4/7.5
• Linux (RHEL, SUSE)
• PowerVM included
• Same APIs

Enterprise Storage

• IBM FlashSystem
• SAN attached
• Tier 1/Tier 3 options
• Snapshot capable
• Replication ready

Networking

• Private networks
• Public access optional
• Load balancers
• Firewall services
• DNS integration

Use cases

Disaster Recovery:

• DR site in cloud
• Replication target
• Automatic failover
• Cost-effective DR

Dev/Test:

• On-demand environments
• Quick provisioning
• Cost control
• Production-like

Peak Capacity:

• Burst workloads
• Seasonal demands
• Project-based
• Temporary needs

Cloud Migration:

• Lift and shift
• Hybrid first step
• Gradual migration
• Workload analysis

Specifications

Processors	Power10
OS	AIX, IBM i, Linux
Regions	US, EU, APAC
Billing	Hourly, Monthly

For whom?

• Enterprises with AIX/IBM i workloads
• Organizations needing DR site
• Companies with variable capacity needs
• Cloud-first transformation projects

Benefits

For IT: No hardware management, instant provisioning, global availability

For Finance: OpEx model, pay-as-you-go, predictable costs

For business: Business continuity, agility, reduced risk

FAQ

Can I run my AIX applications? Yes. Full AIX compatibility. Same binaries as on-prem.

How does connectivity to on-prem look? Direct Link for dedicated connection. VPN for encrypted tunnel.

What is the SLA? 99.99% availability SLA for infrastructure.

Is data encrypted? Yes. Encryption at rest and in transit. Key management available.

How does pricing work? Hourly billing. Reserved instances for discounts. Calculator on ibm.com.

Can I import my LPAR? Yes. IBM Cloud Migration tools. mksysb restore.

How does storage work? SAN-attached FlashSystem. Tier 1 (fast) and Tier 3 (capacity).

Does it support IBM i? Yes. Full IBM i 7.4/7.5 support with all features.

How does backup work? Veeam integration, IBM Spectrum Protect. Snapshot capable.

What about support? IBM Cloud support. nFlo offers migration planning and hybrid architecture.