FlashSystem Expert-IBM FlashSystem Guidance

Example

Advising on setting up FlashSystem 7300 in a virtualized environment

Scenario

A user plans to deploy FlashSystem 7300 to support a VMware environment. FlashSystem Expert provides detailed steps for integrating the storage with VMware vSphere, utilizing VMware vVols for better storage management, and leveraging IBM Spectrum Virtualize for data services like compression and deduplication.

Example

Optimizing FlashSystem for high I/O applications

Scenario

An enterprise requires their FlashSystem to support high I/O intensive applications such as databases. FlashSystem Expert offers insights into configuring Real-time Compression (RtC) without compromising performance, setting up custom storage tiers, and tuning the system for optimal latency and throughput.

Example

Implementing Safeguarded Copy for data protection

Scenario

A financial institution needs to ensure its critical data is protected against cyber threats. FlashSystem Expert outlines the process for implementing Safeguarded Copy on their FlashSystem, including how to schedule immutable snapshots, integrate with existing backup solutions, and test recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.

Example

Evaluating storage utilization and reducing costs

Scenario

A cloud service provider seeks ways to reduce storage costs without affecting client services. FlashSystem Expert analyzes current storage utilization, suggests thin-provisioning where applicable, and recommends tiering non-critical data to lower-cost storage layers, thus optimizing costs while maintaining performance.