VIOS “best practices” - IBM
VIOS “best practices” - IBM
VIOS “best practices” - IBM
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Virtual I/O Server - In Practice<br />
� Delivered as an Appliance<br />
� One current version � 1.5.2.1 (Fix Pack 11.1)<br />
� SWMA=2 years support. If a fix is required, its on the latest <strong>VIOS</strong><br />
� Only install approved disk device drivers software<br />
� Many things BANNED:<br />
10<br />
– NFS Server, NIM Server, Web Server, Backup Server …<br />
� Discourage “root” user work or even logging in at all! (after setup)<br />
� Has meant Very Low <strong>VIOS</strong> Problem Rate<br />
� Version 1.2 fixed some initial issues<br />
� Proves � people fiddling causes problems<br />
� Problems can be self inflicted – but simple to fix<br />
1. High throughput <strong>VIOS</strong> & below 1GB memory<br />
2. Low CPU entitlement, capped or silly VP settings<br />
© 2008 <strong>IBM</strong> Corporation
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