Overview

Virtual servers for on-prem users

IBM has invested in the power of hybrid cloud to help Power Systems users have improved access and modernization.

IBM Power Systems Virtual Server offering is designed as an extension of Power Systems on-premises environments and a frictionless path to hybrid cloud. It provides connectivity to Power Systems in a virtualized environment.

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Steps to redeem promo

Redeem your USD 1,500 code

Step 1

Log in or create an IBM Cloud Account. Then, upgrade to a pay-as-you-go or subscription account.

Step 2

Enter the promo code POWERVS1500 on this landing page.

Step 3

Start provisioning your Power Systems Virtual Server environment.

Step 4

Tie your new environment to your existing Power10 hardware.

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Use cases

Development and test

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Development and test

Use as a testing environment and as a step in deploying production applications in the cloud.

Scaling workloads

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Scaling workloads

Spin up enterprise-level AIX® , IBM i or Linux® workload with pay go usage for Power infrastructure.

HA, backup and disaster recovery

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HA, backup and disaster recovery

Create customer confidence to use as HA, backup and disaster recovery infrastructure for on-prem environment.

Benefits

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Power performance

Rapidly and efficiently migrate and run Power Systems workloads on or off premises.
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The power of hybrid cloud

Seamlessly move and manage workloads across cloud and on-premises environments
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Security-rich and reliable design

Built from the ground up — designed for enterprise-grade scalability, security and reliability
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Cost savings with elasticity

Designed to decrease up-front infrastructure cost and maintain enterprise-grade infrastructure

Features

Committed use savings plan

Committed use savings plan 1 year up to 30% discount and 3 years up to 45% discount

Lab services support

Designed to accelerate transformation of IT infrastructure to private and hybrid cloud

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Next steps

Get support

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