5486intro.fm Draft Document for Review October 18, 20046 IBM Eserver i5 and iSeries System HandbookThe features that are designed to promote integration and innovation in yourbusiness include: A vast array of available applications from a global network of independentsoftware vendors to simplify deployment and help lower TCO Integrated middleware including security and workload management tools;IBM DB2 UDB software with i5/OS V5R3 enhancements, IBM Lotus Domino®software, IBM WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries, and IBMHTTP Server (powered by Apache) Easy-to-use, graphical management tools built into iSeries Navigator tohelp streamline administration of multiple operating systemsDeliver without disruptionEven the most comprehensive, powerful system requires simple managementtools to be effective. Application requirements grow as companies expand.Businesses need intuitive, optimized management facilities every step of the way.The following features of Eserver i5 servers are designed to enable yourcompany to deliver key data and applications without disruption: Clear upgrade paths from earlier servers to enable businesses toseamlessly upgrade their servers between technology generations whilehelping to build on their investments in storage and networking IBM Eserver On/Off Capacity on Demand designed to dynamically addand subsequently remove extra processor or memory capacity to handlespikes in demand, without permanently activating the processors or memoryor purchasing an upgrade Scalable POWER5 performance that offers a high scalable, upgradable,industry-standard and rack-optimized building-block architecture to helpsupport balanced growthLooking toward the futureAs we move forward into the on demand world, the need for businesses to movefaster, improve flexibility, and bolster collaboration on a global level willundoubtedly grow. For this reason, the adoption of optimized IT infrastructuresbased on integration, virtualization, open standards, and autonomic computingwill become more and more critical to business success.The iSeries server possesses all attributes of such an environment, forming asolid technology foundation for on demand IT solutions. Thanks to the iSeries,
