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i TERA Availability 6 The Worlds Most Sold HA Solution To SMB

for Business. i TERA Availability 6 The Worlds Most Sold HA Solution To SMB. Andy Kowalski andy.kowalski@visionsolutions.com June 15 th 2011. i TERA TM Availability 6. Ideal for SMB type environments. The industry benchmark for self managing HA.

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i TERA Availability 6 The Worlds Most Sold HA Solution To SMB

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  1. for Business iTERA Availability 6The Worlds Most Sold HA Solution To SMB Andy Kowalski andy.kowalski@visionsolutions.com June 15th 2011

  2. iTERATM Availability 6 Ideal for SMB type environments The industry benchmark for self managing HA • iTERATMVirtual Role Swap Test (VRST)–While-active role swap tests • iTERATM Fully Automated Role Swap –one button role swap process • iTERATM Transport Journal–Fast & robust object replication • iTERATM Direct Apply–optimized performance for SMB • iTERATM Real-Time Self-Correction–spend less time managing • iTERATM Apply Accelerator–spend less time tuning • iTERATM ZZ Audit–No locking required on backup system • iTERATM Audit Command Console–centralized audit control • iTERATM RSR Monitor–continuously shows you are ready to role swap • iTERATM Cluster Host Monitor–single screen multi-node monitoring • iTERATM Alert–Flexible e-mail alerting system • iTERATM SAT Lite–Fast automated analysis of your environment • iTERATM MQ Support–WebSphere MQ messaging support • iTERATM CRGs–Manage separateapplication groups on same system • iTERATMQuick Sync– no need to use tape for initial synchronization • Migrate While Active–migrate servers without down-time • Local Languages–English, Italian… Sold globally - supported locally Over 2000 licenses sold to over 1000 customers

  3. Concepts & SMB Philosophy If the primary system or a business application experiences down time then the backup system is available to quickly take over the role of the primary system. Users continue work on the backup without data loss Backup system (B) can be in same room or in another city without impacting performance Users work on the primary system (A) The backup database is accessible for read-only applications while mirroring Tape backups take place on the backup system without causing down time on the primary User changes in database files are captured and replicated in real time to a backup system either synchronously or asynchronously Philosophy of iTERA HA is to auto-correct issues, there are no reports to study … …this is ideal for most SMB environments. The backup database is continuously checked for role swap readiness (database and application consistency) and auto-corrected if necessary

  4. Built-From-The-Start For Remote Journaling Benefit: Built Around most flexible and robust data transport mechanism Tech Tip*(1): Hardware mirroring typically does not maintain database or application level consistency while mirroring. After unplanned downtime this can cause damaged objects, access path rebuilds, referential integrity and other data consistency issues which may take hours to correct before the applications are available.

  5. Transport Journal • Data areas • Data queues • Integrated File System (IFS) • MQ / WebSphere • User profiles • Database triggers and constraints • System values • Spool files & output queues • Program objects • Communication objects • IBM job scheduler entries • Directory entries More… • Benefits • Faster and more reliable object replication • Object changes captured and replicated in real time • Multiple transport journals per system adds flexibility • More efficient than FTP Tech Tip: The traditional method for transporting object changes uses FTP (file transfer protocol) however FTP does not have the performance or reliability of remote journaling. A transport journal is a remote data journal that is used by iTERAAvailability 6 to package and send changed parts (bytes) of objects in FIFO sequence. Each iTERA CRG has it’s own transport journal. It’s a faster and more reliable method for replicating object changes than FTP.

  6. Vision AutoGuardTM automatic notification and self-correction Direct Apply • Benefits • Efficient and robust apply architecture • No staging area (log spaces) needed on backup system • Low I/O generated per transaction • Easy to manage & monitor because there are few moving parts • Reliable because there are few moving parts Tech Tip: In sophisticated multi-journal, multi-processor and multi-application environments the multi-job dynamic apply architecture in MIMIX & OMS has apply performance advantages

  7. Vision AutoGuardTM automatic notification and self-correction Real-Time Self-Correction • Benefits • Spend less time managing HA • Files don’t go ‘on hold’ • If a transaction fails to update the backup then the record is instantly self-corrected without interrupting mirroring • Operators can review the self-correct history at later stage if they wish to • Helps maintain Role Swap Ready (RSR) status Tech Tip: Most common reason why files go ‘on-hold’ (not mirrored) with some HA solutions is a single record failed to update. iTERA Availability 6 retrieves an image of the record from the primary using RRN and over writes the backup in a parallel stream. File doesn’t go on hold and we’re in synch.

  8. Vision AutoGuardTM automatic notification and self-correction Apply Accelerator Self-Correction • Benefits • Spend less time tuning HA • Automatically starts/stops whenever latency detected • User defined latency thresholds • Uses memory on backup system to bulk apply transactions • Can accelerate apply up to 400% • Preserves database consistency • Preserves application consistency Tech Tip: If apply latency reaches a user determined threshold (minutes or transactions) then an apply accelerator job automatically starts and caches the apply essentially doing a bulk read and apply. When latency falls below a threshold the apply accelerator automatically ends.

  9. Vision AutoGuardTM automatic notification and self-correction ZZ Audit Self-Correction Self-correcting updates are placed in the transport & apply data path and self-correct the backup User accidentally updates data on backup ZZ Audit automatically sends request to primary for self-correction Local journal on backup identifies unauthorized database changes • Benefits • Spend less time repairing HA • Protect backup database from unauthorized updates without locking it • Any unauthorized data updates on backup are immediately self-corrected • No need for iTERA Availability 6 to lock the backup database • Faster mirroring startup and shutdown • Less potential for lock conflicts Tech Tip: The backup data is journaled by iTERA Availability 6 to a local journal. Any updates which are not made by the iTERA HA apply job user trigger the ZZ Audit job to retrieve an image of the record from the primary by RRN and self-correct (replace) the record on the backup

  10. Vision AutoGuardTM automatic notification and self-correction Audit Command Console Self-Correction iTERA Availability 6 Audit Command Console Screen Opt 2=Change the Audit Test Opt10=Review History of The Audit Test Opt18=Submit using schedule Extensive list of automated audit tests Test interval in Days or Hours F7=Last start time F8=List all audit tests F9=Sort the audit tests • Benefits • Spend less time scheduling audit tests • Centralized console for managing all iTERA Availability 6 audit tests • Pre-configured with best practice audits and run intervals • iTERA Availability 6 audits don’t produce reports they self-correct

  11. Vision SwitchAssistantTM provides automated push button failover Role Swap Readiness Monitor iTERA Availability 6 Role Swap Readiness Monitor Screen List current RSR status OK, ERR or WRN Status of each individual audit Extensive list of audit tests that will be performed to verify role swap readiness F13=Maintain Frequency (of audits) F18=Submit all Tests (now) F23=Message Log (of audits) • Benefits • Spend less time monitoring role swap readiness • Continuously checks that you are role-swap-ready (RSR) • iTERA Availability 6 Alert e-mails are sent if an issue cannot be self corrected • Summary of all audit tests is easy to navigate • There are no reports to study.. all results on-screen (faster)

  12. Cluster Host Monitor iTERA Availability 6 Cluster Host Monitor Screen Each line contains a summary of one CRG*(1) Primary or backup node Status of every audit OK, WR or ER Disk utilization % Status of iTERA Availability 6 processes jobs Alert Indicator F9=Auto Refresh Mode F13=Maintain Frequency F14=Sort by Alert F23=Message Log • Benefits • Spend less time monitoring multiple systems or LPARs • Monitor all your systems and LPARs from one screen • Instantly see status of replication for all environments • Issues alerts when operator attention required • Sort systems/LPARs by alert • Drill down to System Monitor and RSR monitor *(1) CRG is an iTERA Availability 6 Cluster Resource Group (Replication Group)

  13. Hot! Vision SwitchAssistantTM provides automated push button failover Automated Role Swap With Full Monitoring iTERA Availability 6 Role Swap Monitor Screen Summary status of nodes being role swapped Current step and how long it will take Log showing what happened so far F9=Process Log F16=Role Maintenance F20= Role Swap History • Benefits • Faster, more reliable role swaps • Role swap process can be customized • *ROLLOVER is a planned role swap (runs audits before role swap) • *FAILOVER is an unplanned role swap (does not run audits before role swap) • *RVYVRTENV is a virtual role swap (allows while active tests) • Monitor shows status in real time • Monitor predicts task completion times based on history (mins)

  14. Hot! Vision SwitchAssistantTM provides automated push button failover Virtual Role Swap Test (VRST) iTERA Availability 6 Role Swap Monitor Screen Resume means that the backup data consistency will be resumed after the virtual test is complete F20=Role Swap History F21=Role test log • Benefits • Less time and cost spent executing role swap tests • Production system users and jobs not interrupted while role swap test runs • No tape save/restore required • No system exposure or data loss during test • Users can update data on the backup during the test Tip: 90% of iTERA customers execute virtual role swap tests during the day without introducing down-time!

  15. Virtual Role Swap Test (Under The Covers) Aftera virtual role swap test apply processing is restarted. This will self-correct data changes made during the test and then process the backlog of transactions in the remote journal to bring systems back in synch quickly During a virtual role swap test, apply processing is suspended which simulates un-planned down-time (freezes the backup data) During a virtual role swap test users remain on-line During the test users sign-on to the backup and update data and run jobs to make sure that backup applications are Role Swap Ready During a virtual role swap test ZZ Audit automatically sends request to primary for self-correction. Self correcting updates are placed in the transport data path and transferred to the remote journal immediately

  16. Hot! iTERA Alert Select notification methods e-mail, text message or message queue Configure e-mail gateway SMTP Identify monitored message queues Identify monitored messages and message severities Identify alert recipients depending on time of day plus escalation path iTERA Alert will now monitor 24X7 so you don’t have to be stuck to a screen! • Benefits • iTERA Alert finds the right person and notifies them by e-mail • Monitors message queues • Selects most important messages by user defined severity thresholds • Sends e-mail to user configurable recipients or groups • E-mails are widely supported by mobile devices • Respond to alerts locally or remotely

  17. Production (A) Production System Production (A) Production System Replicant (C) Backup System Backup (B) Backup (B) Flexible Replication Scenarios 3 2 1 Production LPAR Backup LPAR Backup LPAR Production LPAR One-to-Many Replication One-to-One Replication Two Way Replication 5 4 6 Production LPAR Production LPAR Backup LPAR Backup System Backup LPAR Backup LPAR Backup LPAR Single-System Replication One-to-Many Replication Many-to-One Replication Flexibility Equals Business Value

  18. Data Migration Projects Before MigrationUsers are live on the old system and database on new system is empty Electronic Synchronization iTERA HA has the ability to schedule and manage the electronic synchronization of large libraries overnight. ITERA HA then keeps the new system synchronized Cut Over Test iTERA HA then allows users to sign-on to the new system and verify that the applications are Cut Over Ready. If not then we synchronize any missing objects or libraries until users are happy. Cut Over is done and users continue working on the new system. 1 Live users 2 Test users 3 4 Live users • Benefits • Take the down time and risk out of data migration • No need to courier tapes • No need to work weekends • Cut Over test guarantees success Tip: Over 20% of iTERA customers also use it for data migration projects

  19. More iTERA Availability 6 Features 1/2 No production downtime during installiTERA is designed so that the implementation and initial synchronization of the backup system can be done without introducing any user down time. Library AnalyzeriTERA analyzes all libraries and objects and provides valuable input to help optimize the mirroring setup (SATLITE Tool) Auto Library & Object RegistrationCustomer who periodically create rename and delete libraries and objects and want them automatically mirrored can do so. Libraries & contents can be defined for mirroring with wild cards. Libraries and contents will be automatically journaled, synchronized and mirrored. Library Auto Sync.Helps eliminate the need for operators to be present during the initial data synchronization. Libraries to be replicated are pre-selected, the journals to which the libraries will be replicated are assigned, and a syncing priority status is assigned. Sophisticated targeting functionality allows for a wide range of unattended syncing possibilities

  20. More iTERA Availability 6 Features 2/2 MQ / WebSphere SupportiTERA replicates the associated MQ Library. Creates the Queue Manger, if needed. Creates the queue. Replicates the current messages and other IFS objects. Creates the remote journal and receive. Applies the messages to the Backup node, then deletes messages as needed. Menu FastpathsAll menus are logically and consistently laid out following i5/OS naming conventions and standards to make them familiar and easy to use. In addition a fastpath technique is used to allow operators to navigate faster and communicate easier to others. To access the system monitor for example type ‘1.1’ on any screen…it takes you to menu 1 and then option 1 in a single step. CRC AuditAllows all records in a file to be checked between source and target without sending the records to the target. A CRC code is generated for each record (or block of records) on source and target and only the CRC code needs to be compared. This greatly reduces the time involved. Auto InstallationWhen iTERA is installed on the source system it sends an copy of itself to all target nodes and auto installs. Journals are automatically created

  21. Hot! More New Features in iTERA Availability 6 1/2 Italian Language Support All screens and messages now available in Italian (from SP09) In Italy… Role Swap Readiness Monitor EnhancedFormerly called E2KG has been renamed and enhanced. Allows customers to always know that they are role swap ready User Profile Replication EnhancedUser Profile Replication can now be performed via the iTERA HA transport journal, which provides a more efficient replication method. Replication using the original exit point method is still available. Option & Function Standardization ChangesOptions that formerly were alpha characters are now all numeric. Follows CUA/SAA standards. System Value ReplicationSystem Value Replication is an advanced feature and is accessible via menu option 5.8. However, this menu option is not visible unless *SYSVAL is enabled in the Replication Components screen (30.23, F20). Vision Auto ValidateNew common way to receive license keys *(1) Contact your local Vision business partner for more details iTERA Availability 6 has been GA since April 2009

  22. More New Features in iTERA Availability 6 2/2 User Experience LevelAllows screens to be restricted or expanded to use advanced features. IBM i SupportSupports IBM i V5R3 - V6R1+ (v5.0 supports V5R2 – V6R1) iTERA Alert EnhancementiTERA Alert users now have more control over e-mail recipients. New Audits & EnhancementsPreferred run time, Object Attribute Audit, Constraint Audit, Object Existence Audit, Installation Existence Audit, Object Attribute Audit, System Values Audit Pre-Applied iTERA HA Patches(formerly called PTFs)A new technique is being deployed for v6.0 software package distribution. The software product image with the latest cumulative patches pre-applied will be posted regularly to our FTP site (whenever a new PTF Service Pack is released, which is generally monthly). This will benefit business partners by significantly accelerating software installation time. Object Difference AuditsIdentifies discrepancies of objects between production and recovery systems. Provides a facility for customer to correct the discrepancy

  23. iTERA 6.1 New Features Hot! Hot! Hot! Hot! • 1. Audit & Self Heal • 1.1 Heal Boost For Virtual Role Swap Test • 1.2 Best Of Breed Attribute Audits (From MIMIX) • 1.3 Attribute Audit Report • 1.4 Audit Activity Status • 1.5 Stored Procedure Audit • 1.6 Deleted Record Audit • 2. Replication • 2.1 Retain Receivers On Sync • 2.2 Filter Change Without ENDJRN • 2.3 Rename Library Support • 2.4 Fast Quick-Sync • 2.5 Windows Enrolment Attribute Support, • 2.6 STRJRNLIB Support • 3. Installation & Packaging • 3.1 Parallel Installs Via iWiz, • 3.2 MIMIX Style Service Pack Protocol • 4. Help & Documentation • 4.1 Online Help Version 6.1 • 5. Configuration • 5.1 Centralized Policy (Parameter) Maintenance GA FCS Five Areas of Focus Sixteen* New features *There are sixteen new features. Some of these features can be broken down into more sub features.

  24. iTERA Support • 24X7 Support – telephone, e-mail, on-line • First leveliTERA support from certifiedlocal business partners • Second level MIMIX support from support centers in Manchester UK • Third level MIMIX support from development labs in Salt Lake City UT and Rochester MN • On-line knowledge base • On-line incident tracking • Regular Service Packs (approx every 2 months) • On-line software upgrades • On-site assistance (extra cost)

  25. Over 2000 Licenses Sold to over 1000 Customers The Worlds Most Sold HA Solution To SMB Environments

  26. Thank-you

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