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Why the Mainframe?... Why NOT the Mainframe?<br />
How are reliability, availability, and scalability<br />
different on the mainframe?<br />
A mainframe is more reliable<br />
– Built-in hardware redundancy means:<br />
Spare hardware in place for uninterrupted operations<br />
More reliability More availability Maximum customer satisfaction<br />
Reduced risks associated with downtime<br />
A mainframe is more available<br />
– Double instruction set<br />
– Non-disruptive upgrades for minimal “reboots”<br />
– Granular disaster recovery solutions<br />
– Minimal downtime Maximum uptime More sales More profit<br />
– Associated downtime costs avoided<br />
Lost revenue, fines, lawsuits, etc.<br />
A mainframe is more scalable<br />
– Capacity on Demand offerings: Pay only for what you use<br />
– Applications added in minutes rather than days<br />
– Faster response to meet expected or unexpected business needs, customer<br />
demand, and end-users<br />
Mainframes are designed to grow with your business,<br />
not against it<br />
Zürich | 26. Oktober 2004<br />
Silvio Sasso's Corner, GSE z/OS<br />
Expertforum CH #64, 9.-10.5.2006,<br />
© 2004 IBM Corporation 40
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