Nothing is straightforward with IBM, including the initial setup. The product is not user-friendly, but rather, known for its robustness.

Our deployment happened over time. As our data center grew, this solution grew. It was append and replace. We expanded our system at the same time as we replaced old components.

We have a team of about fifteen people that I directly know of who work with and maintain this solution.

While the initial setup isn't simple per se, it's pretty straightforward. I wouldn't call the process complex.

Deployment took about four or five hours. It takes about two people to deploy the solution. We have four people in our company that manage and maintain it.