Auto-Scaling on IBM SmartCloud Enterprise possible? Yes, with IBM SmartCloud Application Services.

I will explain in this article how to scale up and down infrastructure on IBM SmartCloud Enterprise using IBM SmartCloud Application Services (currently in pilot) and specifically the IBM SmartCloud Application Workload Service. This capability is also available on the IBM PureApplication System. Continue reading

Is provisioning topology on IBM SmartCloud Enterprise possible? Yes, with IBM SmartCloud Application Services.

The IBM SmartCloud Enterprise provides APIs. These APIs can be used to automate the deployment of a server topology on IBM SmartCloud Enterprise. I will show in this article that you can now use IBM SmartCloud Application Services (currently in pilot), and specifically the IBM SmartCloud Application Workload Service, to design and deploy your topology. This capability is also available on the IBM PureApplication System. Continue reading

How to monitor and troubleshoot on IBM SmartCloud Application Services.

The IBM SmartCloud Application Workload Service, which is part of IBM SmartCloud Application Services, provides access to log files, virtual machines and middleware monitoring for the virutal application pattern. I will explain how to access this information. Currently IBM SmartCloud Application Services is in pilot. Continue reading

IBM Impact2012 D-day: Get free trial on IBM PureApplication System

Myself at Impact2012 booth B16

This was Impact2012 first day and many interesting discussions along the day.

We announced also a 90-days free trial on the IBM PureSystems.

Pass by booth B-16 or T-6 to get more information or visit page Try IBM PureSystems. No charge.

This trial will provide you the possibility to use the collaborative lifecycle management service and create your own virtual application/system pattern and access images from the IBM SmartCloud Enterprise platform.

The booth is open everyday but I’ll be personally at the booth B-16:

– Monday & Tuesday 10:00AM-12:00PM, 02:00PM-04:00PM

– Wednesday: 12:00PM-02:00PM.