It might be that you are just looking for additional expertise for a one off project in which case we can offer high quality consultants at competitive prices, or it may be you're looking for a more formal support arrangement.
Listed below is a sample of the typical work we do for our clients:
HMC and LPAR Configuration
Upgrades to current server firmware and HMC code levels
Integration of new LPAR configurations into current HMC
Planning for LPAR and HMC deployment
Performance Tuning and RPG Application Analysis
Benchmark current performance profile
Improve job run times by maximising system attributes
Ensure RPG code is written to take advantage of emerging processor and OS technology
Security Auditing and Business Risk Assessments
Review system against PCI Compliance requirements
Encryption technologies explained
Software or Hardware Encryption - pros and cons
High Availability and Disaster Recovery Planning
Assess recovery time and recovery point objectives
Create and test Disaster Recovery Plan
Implement and manage High Availability software
BRMS Design and Configuration
Ensure backups meet audit requirements
Test recovery of system through backup design
Protect critical data from accidental overwrites
OS Migrations and Upgrades
Perform upgrades to latest release
Pre-Upgrade testing solutions
Proven methodology for success
Database performance and SQL Diagnosis
Review indexing strategy for query
Ensure queries make use of newer technology
Improve job run times and user response
Websphere and HTTP Admin, Configuration and Training
Websphere deployment
Tuning including garbage collection
Fix pack Maintenence
Hardware Implementations and Systems Sizing
Review hardware requirements and upgrade options
Discuss cost of ownership
Initial builds of new hardware or upgrades to current platform
Capacity Planning and Server Optimisation
Provide snapshot data for review
Predict when upgrade will be required
Combine workloads from distributed servers
Bespoke Training and User Workshops
Training customised to users environment
Choice of location - Customer Site or Chilli Offices
Training delivered by Consultants
Bladecenters Implementations
Consider options around Bladecenter and POWER servers
Explanation of benefits of fibre and SAS attach storage
Expertise from numerous Bladecenter roll-outs
VIOS Planning and Implementation
Planning for VIOS environment
VIOS performance considerations
Training in VIOS daily operations
Installation and Client partition configuration
Project Management
Statement of work driven approach
Projects broken down task-by-task rather than day-by-day
Defined and managed within our ISO QMS
Storage Solutions
SAN storage implementation
Fibre and SAS attachment and configuration
Presentation of LUN's to iSeries host
Our professional services team have adapted and successfully undertaken a variety of tasks for a range of differently sized businesses in the past.