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"The most valuable features are that it's robust and reliable and that the CP memory can be updated in runtime."

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"It integrates well with other solutions."

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"The initial setup could be simpler."

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"It could be more stable and more secure."

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  • "IBM doesn't publish its prices, so it's hard to compare its pricing to know how costly it is."
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    Top Answer:The most valuable features are that it's robust and reliable and that the CP memory can be updated in runtime.
    Top Answer:IBM PowerHA offers multiple editions. You can choose between the base, enterprise, or standard edition. If you intend to use it for purposes other than just ratio and not for HDR, and if you require… more »
    Top Answer:In terms of interoperability and compatibility, every time new applications and database levels are released, a thorough compatibility check is conducted in PowerHA. IBM consistently ensures… more »
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    Also Known As
    PowerHA System Mirror
    InfoScale Availability, Veritas Cluster Server, Veritas InfoScale, Veritas VCS, InfoScale
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    Overview
    IBM PowerHA technology provides high availability, business continuity and disaster recovery. It enables you to deploy an HA solution that addresses both storage and high availability requirements with one integrated configuration, which offers robust performance along with a simplified user interface. Power Systems is committed to investing in - and bringing to market - solutions designed to keep your IT environments resilient. IBM engineers work continuously to optimize IBM Power Systems hardware and operating systems to keep pace with the increasing demand for 24x365 availability.

    Veritas InfoScale is a workload-centric storage virtualization solution that abstracts applications from their underlying infrastructure, enabling enterprise-grade functionality around business continuity, performance optimization, orchestration and agility.

    Sample Customers
    Royal Arctic Line, Wªrth Group, Balluff, Al Mansour Holding Company, Baptist Health of Northeast Florida, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, SAIC FIAT Powertrain Hongyan, Vishay
    Wayne State University, Zenith Mart
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm25%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Wholesaler/Distributor7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Insurance Company6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise65%

    IBM PowerHA System Mirror is ranked 2nd in High Availability Clustering with 2 reviews while Veritas InfoScale Availability is ranked 3rd in High Availability Clustering. IBM PowerHA System Mirror is rated 9.0, while Veritas InfoScale Availability is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of IBM PowerHA System Mirror writes "During failovers or site switches it integrates the storage and ensures the transition of your applications". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas InfoScale Availability writes "It provides a stable SAP environment, but deployment does require someone with experience". IBM PowerHA System Mirror is most compared with Windows Server Failover Clustering and HPE Serviceguard, whereas Veritas InfoScale Availability is most compared with Windows Server Failover Clustering, HPE Serviceguard and DRBD.

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