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- 1. Linux and IBM Stephane Caprace IT Specialist IBM Corporation © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 2. Global forces are driving a fundamentally different world The global financial crisis changed business priorities – and the IT that supports them • New incentives to reduce cost • Financial crisis put new lens on TCO claims The business landscape is evolving, and IT must evolve with it • Increased M&A activity in a tight economy requires rapid integration Technology has enabled solutions that weren't feasible in the last downturn • Bandwidth has evolved, providing greater capacity and reliability at much lower costs Fast-developing communities drive constant technology change • Flexibility and rate of change higher than ever before © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 3. Linux is a core component of the datacenter, today and tomorrow Linux continues to Next Generation enable new ways of Workloads doing business Business-Critical Workloads Characteristics: • Accelerated adoption Characteristics: post-downturn Application and • Competition driven • Workload allocation by Data Serving • Accepted as mature, platform capability open, lower-cost • Utility billing models Characteristics: platform for DB, BI, • Flexible resource Edge and Web • Open Industry Driven ERP, CRM allocation Infrastructure • Cornerstone of • Open elements of IT • IT-led cloud adoption Characteristics: industry join existing datacenter strategies • Fully established for • Community Driven community • Steady adoption business-critical use • Internet Enabled • Linux adoption in the through downturn • Worldwide Volunteers enterprise accelerates Typical applications: Typical • Virtualization / Cloud Typical applications: Typical applications: applications: • Consolidation • E-mail Servers • e-Business, Web 2.0 • Virtualization • Analytics, BI, and HPC • Apache, DNS, DHCP • Application servers • Consolidation • Embedded devices • Lightweight database • Broad HPC adoption • Social networking • DB, ERP, CRM • Network infrastructure • UNIX alternative • Embedded devices • Next-gen workloads • Real-time 1991 – 2004 2005 – 2006 2007 – 2009 2010+ 3 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 4. IBM provides complete Linux solutions: top-to-bottom, end-to-end • Implementation Support services IBM Global Services • Subscriptions • Enterprise-ready Common across Information WebSphere® Tivoli® Lotus® Rational® platforms Management • Manage complex environments IBM Systems Software • Simplification IBM Global • Tier 1 Linux Financing support for all IBM Systems • Match workload needs to platform capabilities • OS management skills common IBM System x IBM Power Systems IBM System z across platforms • Increase flexibility • Petabyte-scale IBM Systems Storage storage solutions Linux provides common benefits across all IBM platforms Security Supported platforms Scalability Skills • Policy-based security • Wristwatches to mainframes • Ongoing innovation in both • Linux skills widespread • Common criteria certification • Broadest range of supported scale out and scale up • OS management skills • Very rapid time to fix if virtualization environments • Platform support provides applicable across platforms vulnerabilities are discovered • Can optimize by workload flexibility in consolidation 4 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 5. Linux is at the forefront of smarter solutions The world is changing + + = A major opportunity Instrumented Interconnected Intelligent Enemalta Corporation is Queensland Motorways Astellas Pharma has transforming utility uses Linux solutions to decreased new drug billing with a nationwide reduce bottlenecks for smart grid and Linux development time by smarter tollway servers 90% with Linux HPC management © Steven Ginn Used with permission 5 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 6. Innovative Linux solutions start with collaboration Who Has Contributed To Linux? (2005-2012) IBM has been an active Linux community member since 1999 Company Name Number of Changes Percent of Total None 46,982 17.9% IBM is the leading systems vendor contributing to Linux Red Hat 31,261 11.9% Novell 16,738 6.4% IBM has over 600 full-time developers working with Linux and open Intel 16,219 6.2% IBM 16,073 6.1% source Unknown 13,342 5.1% Linux Kernel & Subsystem Expanding the Open Source Consultant 7,986 3.0% Development Ecosystem Oracle 5,542 2.1% Academia 3,421 1.3% Apache & Apache Projects Nokia 3,272 1.2% Kernel Base Architecture Support Eclipse GNU Mozilla Firefox Security Fujitsu 3,156 1.2% OpenOffice.org Texas Systems Management 2,982 1.1% PHP Instruments RAS Broadcom 2,916 1.1% Samba, and more... Linux Virtualization Foundation 2,890 1.1% Special Projects Google 2,620 1.0% Filesystems, and more... Promoting Open Standards & Community Collaboration Analog Devices 2,595 1.0% SGI 2,578 1.0% Foster and Protect the The Linux Foundation A Ecosystem Linux Standards Base 2,510 1.0% Software Freedom Law Center Common Criteria certification Parallels 2,419 0.9% Free Software Foundation (FSF) Open Software Initiative, and more... Freescale 2,265 0.9% Open Invention Network, and more... http://go.linuxfoundation.org/who- writes-linux-2012 6 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 7. IBM meets our clients’ needs with Linux solutions Linux is a foundation of KVM is the platform for the optimized Data Center open Virtualization Key drivers Key drivers • Workload optimization • Lower costs • Cross-platform support and • Enterprise-grade hypervisor integrated systems • Virtualization management • Support for new products cross-platform eg VMControl KVM & Linux are key to Linux enables the new era the open Cloud of Smarter Computing Key drivers Key drivers • Open ecosystem approach • End to end processor support • Performance, scalability, • Big data from sensors to security, and lower costs storage and analysis • Flexibility without lock-in • Beyond Watson 7 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 8. IBM Staffing for linux support © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 9. Virtualization, Consolidation, and Cloud: Simplify and optimize Flexibly allocate consolidated resources to optimize consumption – Match the workload to the platform capabilities – Linux runs on all IBM-supported hypervisors – Cross-platform IBM Software support enables flexibility in platform deployment decisions Extend the value of simplification – IBM Systems Director can help simplify management of the platform interface – VMcontrol can enable simplification through heterogeneous virtualization management – Linux can simplify OS skill requirements Operating system of the cloud – Utility computing matches computing needs with the amount of resources purchased – Developer skills drive deployment decisions – Availability of Linux skills continues to grow http://ibm.com/software/success/cssdb.nsf/CS/ARBN-7Z6KV9 http://ibm.com/software/success/cssdb.nsf/CS/DLAS-7YTS8V http://ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/26642.wss http://ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/24482.wss 9 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 10. Linux for data-intensive workloads: Improving performance Linux has steadily increased as the operating system for data-intensive workloads – Linux is well suited and proven for HPC – Business intelligence and analytics have a strong affinity with HPC Constant innovation in high-throughput and high-predictability drives Linux leadership – IBM actively drives Linux performance – Using Linux for real-time applications enables reuse of general purpose skillsets Data-intensive workloads span multiple tiers of the datacenter – SoFS, SoNAS are built on Linux and Samba – WebSphere Real-Time complements Real-Time Linux distributions for deterministic applications – WebSphere MQ LLM enables low-latency messaging http://www.ncsa.illinois.edu/News/10/0322Linuxselected.html http://ibm.com/software/success/cssdb.nsf/CS/STRD-7XUFD3 http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/21033.wss http://ibm.com/software/success/cssdb.nsf/CS/STRD-7J3DG2 10 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 11. Linux for the Midmarket: Reducing complexity, positioning for growth Appliances can help small and medium sized clients manage applications like devices – Linux appliances can help reduce the cost of deploying, managing, and supporting applications – IBM Lotus Foundations, built upon Linux, provides functionality that does not require a distinct IT staff Medium-sized business need to position themselves for growth – Moving from “Get it going” to “Keep it growing” … before it’s too late – Enterprise-quality offerings built on Linux can enable scalability without sacrificing flexibility Public cloud deployment models can ease the burden on critical IT resources – Enable skilled (and limited) IT resources to focus on RealConnections.nl value-add, not managing infrastructure – Scale up or down according to need http://www-01.ibm.com/software/success/cssdb.nsf/CS/CCLE-7TC2FZ http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/29189.wss 11 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 12. Linux on the Desktop: Providing choice, reducing costs The ability to work from multiple devices is reshaping the workplace by letting workers define their own productive spaces Linux enables reduced cost end-user work environment choices – Choice enables cost-saving opportunities – Linux-based alternatives to Microsoft can help save on desktop and server licensing – Consistency across platforms enables a range of Linux adoption scenarios Virtual Linux desktop solutions can provide cost savings beyond licenses – Reduce desk-side and help desk support costs – Instant client updates, rapid problem resolution – Simplified application deployment and backup – Significantly reduced threat of data loss through component failure or theft http://www-01.ibm.com/software/success/cssdb.nsf/CS/CCLE-7ZQRE3 http://www.lotusonredhat.com/RH_CSS_CaseStudy.pdf 12 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 13. IBM Wins 2011 “Best Linux Server Award” Readers of the Linux Journal have selected IBM as the winner of the “Best Linux Server Vendor” category in the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. Over 20 server vendors were nominated for the “Best Linux Server Vendor” award including Dell, HP and Sun Microsystems, and IBM came out as category winner. – IBM's win in this category is a testament to the company's long standing commitment to Linux. "IBM proved again this year that it is king of the – Eleven years ago, IBM announced a $1 billion dollar server room. Based on investment in Linux, taking the technology from a successful science project to a major force in business IT. value, reliability, compatibility and – Today that tradition continues. IBM is consistently among the support, IBM beat the top commercial contributors of Linux code as measured regularly by The Linux Foundation's "Who writes Linux" series. competition to be our readers' favorite server – Linux also continues to be a fundamental component of IBM vendor.“ business --embedded deeply in hardware, software, services - Shawn Powers, and internal deployment. Linux Journal Editor 13 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2012 IBM Corporation
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- 15. KVM - the 5 Top Reasons • Scalability and management: Make the most out of your cores and RAM => critical business ready hypervisor Opportunity to use well equipped (eX5) servers w/o limit. 08/06/12 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2010 IBM Corporation
- 16. KVM - the 5 Top Reasons • Performance: Faster VMs with KVM make the difference Profit from KVM as a 3rd generation virtualization S P E C v irt_ s c 2 0 1 0 - O v e ra ll S c o re s ( 4 0 p r o c e s s o r c o r e s @ 2 .4 G H z ) 4800 4600 4400 4200 18% 4000 3800 3600 S o u rc e : 3400 h t t p : / / w w w . s p e c . o rg / v irt _ s c 2 0 1 0 / re s u lt s / s p e c v irt _ s c 2 IB M x 3 8 5 0 X 5 ( K V M , R H E L 6 .1 ) H P D L 5 8 0 - G 7 ( K V M , R H E L 6 .1 ) 0 1 0 _ p e rf.h tm l S o u rc e :h ttp : //w w w .s p e c .o rg /v i rt_ s c 2 0 1 0 /re s u l ts / s p e c v i rt_ s c 2 0 1 0 _ p e rf .h tm l 08/06/12 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2010 IBM Corporation
- 17. KVM - the 5 Top Reasons • Lower cost and no lock in through Open Source development Subscription model per Socket vs. vRAM penalty 08/06/12 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2010 IBM Corporation
- 18. KVM - the 5 Top Reasons • Security: SE Linux enables KVM to provide Mandatory Access Control security between virtual machines 08/06/12 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2010 IBM Corporation
- 19. KVM - the 5 Top Reasons • Communicty and Ecosystem: 08/06/12 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2010 IBM Corporation
- 20. COMPARE VMWARE AND RHEV... VMWARE RHEV $4,995 / server + SnS $499–749 / SOCKET vCenter Server RHEV-M + $ 995–3,495 / license (socket or vRAM) + SnS Enterprise Plus features Enterprise features Advanced features Standard features RHEV APIs and management engine vSphere APIs and and ALL features management engine $0 ESXi RHEV-H © 2010 IBM Corporation
- 21. Smarter solutions with Linux start with IBM Cost matters IBM provides leadership solutions with Linux, Flexibility matters top to bottom, end to end • Choice of supported hardware Innovation matters • Enterprise-grade middleware • Implementation and support services © Steve Ginn Used with permission 21 IBM, Linux, and Building a Smarter Planet © 2012 IBM Corporation
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- Global financial crisis is changing business priorities – and the IT that supports them New incentives to reduce cost Most IT departments operate as cost centers, and are under more stringent cost controls IT organizations are increasingly accountable for faster time-to-value Financial crisis putting new lens on TCO claims IT departments (and vendors) being challenged to provide real TCO substantiations – with consequences Reducing IT's overall TCO can make or break corporate budgets The business landscape is evolving, and IT must evolve with it Increased M&A activity in a tight economy requires rapid integration IT departments must be able to sustain large organization shifts and massive, rapid integration projects Wise infrastructure choices that drive simplicity provide much-needed economies of scale Government IT priorities are increasingly aligned with those of business Major stimulus packages include both funding for IT infrastructure – and increased scrutiny Cost reduction and simplification continue to resound in the public sector Technology has enabled solutions that weren't feasible in the last downturn Bandwidth has evolved, providing greater capacity and reliability at much lower costs Consolidating datacenters, virtualizing servers and desktops are not only viable, but economically wise Finally, if anything has become more clear over the past 10 years, it’s that open communities are a major catalyst for innovation. Linux continues to grow A new version of the kernel comes out every 2-3 months. Last August, it was noted that on average, code changes are accepted into the kernel every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Two key drivers – flexibility and cost – have resulted in Linux solutions expanding in just about every direction they can go. Many industry watchers have observed that Linux very clearly crossed the business-critical tipping point a few years ago. Let’s talk about how it got there, and where it’s going. Edge and Web infrastructure Time in which IBM made our first public commitment to Linux Much of the early development effort was to help Linux get established within the commercial IT ecosystem Over the next 5-7 years, Linux rapidly and consistently moved towards the core of the data center. In the mid 2000s, it gained traction quickly for more critical workloads. Lot of adoption as a UNIX alternative, particularly Solaris. Linux established dominance in high performance computing – 90% of the top 500 supercomputers in the world are Linux, and all of IBM's systems in the top 10 are all running Linux. In the late 2000s, we saw extensive adoption for core datacenter usage. Major banks – Bank of Russia, Bank of New Zealand – depend upon Linux on the mainframe for their core business operations. The US Navy uses real-time Linux on IBM Bladecenter for the weapons control systems of the Zumwalt-class destroyer. Growth of Linux in HPC has translated into adoption for HPC-like business solutions as well – many of our customers are running business intelligence and analytics solutions on Linux, like SAP and Cognos. TNow that Linux is broadly accepted throughout the datacenter for all manner of workloads, we can leverage the constant stream of innovation to solve a broad range of interesting business and IT problems. There are a number of interesting characteristics that we are seeing and expect to see: Linux adoption accelerated greatly following the downturn, as Unix to Linux migration plans that were put on hold due to budget constraints are resumed. Full support across all IBM Systems means that you can leverage economies of scale in OS skills, but choose the platform that best suits your workload. As cloud adoption accelerates, we'll see greater expectations for utility billing models, which is quite compatible in a traditional IT environment with the subscription-based Linux deployment model. Full support for all of IBM's supported virtualization environments across our Systems portfolio and features like dynamic memory resizing enables clients to adjust the resources available to Linux environments, and an awareness of platform events if a component is failing helps drive additional uptime. Because Linux is the OS of the cloud, and Linux skills are very prevalent, we anticipate increasing deployments of Linux in the cloud, driven by the needs of the developer, rather than what's sitting in the datacenter. Typical applications Linux is being used for today: Linux is clearly well suited to virtualization, with full support across all IBM Systems. Thanks to extensive skills and application availability, it's also the OS of the cloud. Strong roots in and an ongoing focus on high performance means that analytics and BI are natural fits for Linux. It's been broadly publicized that Linux is used extensively for embedded applications. The tendency is to think cell phones, flat panel TVs, and sensors, but this extends to appliances and any scenario where Linux is under the covers, but you don't know that it's even there – it just works. Of course, Linux continues to be deployed for core critical workloads, for myriad reasons, cost and strategic direction being two of the main ones. Finally, the extensibility of Linux means that it's quite well suited for workloads that have never been done before, for which no precedent exists. Examples of this tend to be most prevalent in scalability – for example, scale out NAS, and extreme HPC. Roadrunner has almost 13,000 Cell processors, and over 6,000 Opterons – yet still manages to be the 4th most efficient supercomputer on the green500 list.
- IBM is unique in the industry in that we provide a truly comprehensive portfolio of Linux solutions. For IBM Systems: Tier 1 Linux support for all IBM Systems Cross platform support means you can match workload needs to platform capabilities OS management skills are common across platforms: Linux is Linux is Linux Increased flexibility to choose what works best for your needs Petabyte-scale storage solutions like SoNAS from Systems Software are built on Linux For IBM Systems Software: Manage complex environments, including Linux on any IBM platform Enhance the simplification with a common OS regardless of platform For IBM Software: Enterprise-ready middleware on Linux IBM Software is the same regardless of what OS it’s running upon IBM Services, Support, and Financing: Implementation Support services for Linux Subscriptions for Red Hat and Novell Global Financing for Linux projects Linux provides common benefits across all IBM platforms: Security Policy-based security Common criteria certification Very rapid time to fix if vulnerabilities are discovered Supported platforms Wristwatches to mainframes Broadest range of supported virtualization environments Cross-platform support makes it easier to optimize by workload Scalability Ongoing innovation in both scale out and scale up Platform support provides flexibility in consolidation Skills Linux skills are very widespread and growing OS management skills are applicable across platforms
- Over a decade ago we realized that in order to stand out with Linux solutions, you need to be proactive – particularly if you want to do things nobody else can do. IBM started the Linux Technology Center as a center of Linux competency, enabling our solutions for Linux and vice versa. Today we have hundreds of full-time developers around the world, working closely with Red Hat and Novell, solely dedicated to Linux and Linux ecosystem development. IBM is the top systems vendor contributing to Linux, and those familiar with the development process can attest that Linux is a brutal meritocracy. The only way to get there is to earn it. Concentrated collaboration on Linux solutions has resulted in major benefits to our clients. A rising tide floats all boats – through the combined efforts of the community, IBM, Red Hat, Novell, and a large number of other commercial contributors, Linux has rapidly expanded in feature and function, benefiting all users. Number of key benefits that are specific to IBM clients. Because IBM designs our own systems, particularly in the high-end space, our contributions ensure that Linux truly is a tier one operating system. On System x, a single Linux image can scale to the full size of the 3950 M2, which resulted in the fastest x86 TPC-C benchmark in the world. Linux for Power is at performance parity with AIX, and is able to run x86 Linux applications through PowerVM Lx86. Linux on System z inherits the reliability and security of the platform, utilizing features like HiperSockets and dynamic memory installation. Linux also forms the core of products like SoNAS, our scale-out networked storage product which can scale to handle multiple petabytes of data. IBM Software running on Linux provides enterprise-grade middleware. The accumulation of all of this knowledge provides extensive resources upon which our services and support organization can rely to implement and support a broad range of Linux solutions.
- Flexibly allocating consolidated resources can optimize consumption to reduce costs When consolidating, match the workload to the platform capabilities IBM software helps enable this flexibility, because IBM software is the same regardless of platform or OS, letting the OS benefits drive the deployment decision Linux enables a choice of hypervisor Linux runs on all IBM-supported hypervisors VMcontrol from IBM System Software enables heterogeneous VM management In x86, clients can further extend their flexibility and choice with open hypervisors Linux is the operating system of the cloud Cloud is compelling because utility computing optimizes the demand curve Linux is a perfect fit because developer skills drive adoption, not the installed hardware; it’s pull vs. push Availability of Linux skills continues to grow rapidly
- Linux has steadily increased as the operating system for data-intensive workloads HPC is entirely dominated by Linux; top500 supercomputer list is 90% Linux Business intelligence and analytics are a short hop from HPC Linux has also become established for deterministic workloads Constant innovation in high-throughput and high-predictability drives Linux leadership IBM performance team actively driving Linux performance Performance parity on Power, leadership on Blue Gene/p, System x benchmark Using Linux for real-time applications enables reuse of general purpose skillsets Data-intensive workloads span multiple tiers of the datacenter Info on SoFS and SoNAS Cloud-based data protection service
- Appliances can help small and medium sized clients manage applications like devices Linux appliances can help reduce the cost of deploying, managing, and supporting applications IBM Lotus Foundations, built upon Linux, provides functionality that does not require a distinct IT staff Medium-sized business need to position themselves for growth Moving from “Get it going” to “Keep it growing” …before it’s too late Enterprise-quality offerings built on Linux can enable scalability without sacrificing flexibility Public cloud deployment models can ease the burden on critical IT resources Enable skilled (and limited) IT resources to focus on value-add, not managing infrastructure Scale up or down according to need EPSI Privately-held small business in Australia that outgrew its IT infrastructure Third party support was not working Costs were escalating Shared calendaring wasn't available. Switched to Lotus Foundations Reduced costs by 75%, deployed quickly, and gave them collaboration tools Infrastructure that needs little to no ongoing maintenance. San Miguel School of Camden, New Jersey Spent too much time managing their infrastructure Implemented Lotus Foundations for their collaboration environment Linux runs completely under the hood to enable the solution, no special skills are required. Limited staff resources can focus on critical tasks – like educating and rehabilitating Every minute spent not administering a server is another one they can spend working with troubled youth. French Tennis Federation Example of a small business that anticipates rapid future growth – except that with the annual French Open, it happens on a yearly basis before scaling back down again to the size it was before IT must be very, very flexible to handle workload without having overwhelming costs This is business as usual for them, so the transition needs to happen smoothly and the IT infrastructure must absorb it effectively. FFT uses Express hardware and software solutions from IBM running Linux. It gives them the chance to have enterprise grade infrastructure, but at the cost structure of a small business. RealConnections.nl Small business in the Netherlands that uses LotusLive instead of a physical infrastructure, which is primarily built on Linux
- The ability to work from multiple devices is reshaping the workplace by letting workers define their own productive spaces Linux enables reduced cost end-user work environment choices Choice enables cost-saving opportunities Linux-based alternatives to Microsoft can help save on desktop and server licensing Consistency across platforms enables a range of Linux adoption scenarios Virtual Linux desktop solutions can provide cost savings beyond licenses Reduce desk-side and help desk support costs Instant client updates, rapid problem resolution Simplified application deployment and backup Significantly reduced threat of data loss through component failure or theft ZSL Global systems integrator that provides enterprise business and IT optimization solutions Needed to reduce costs on their own fleet of desktops Chose virtual Linux desktop solution: IBM Client for Smart Work Ubuntu, VERDE, and Lotus Reduced license costs 30% Reduced new employee workstation provisioning time from a day to a few hours Enables employees to access their desktop from any Windows or Linux-based computer CSS Global IT firm that offers software development, support, and consulting services. Needed their employees to work at top efficiency. Were spending more time than they wanted patching and maintaining their Windows desktops and Windows servers. Switched to Red Hat both on the desktop and the server Saw a productivity boost because they could simplify the desktop interface. Immediately saw an improvement in application performance on the servers – between 30 and 40 percent. Estimate their server costs to be half that of Windows.
- Appliances can help small and medium sized clients manage applications like devices Linux appliances can help reduce the cost of deploying, managing, and supporting applications IBM Lotus Foundations, built upon Linux, provides functionality that does not require a distinct IT staff Medium-sized business need to position themselves for growth Moving from “Get it going” to “Keep it growing” …before it’s too late Enterprise-quality offerings built on Linux can enable scalability without sacrificing flexibility Public cloud deployment models can ease the burden on critical IT resources Enable skilled (and limited) IT resources to focus on value-add, not managing infrastructure Scale up or down according to need EPSI Privately-held small business in Australia that outgrew its IT infrastructure Third party support was not working Costs were escalating Shared calendaring wasn't available. Switched to Lotus Foundations Reduced costs by 75%, deployed quickly, and gave them collaboration tools Infrastructure that needs little to no ongoing maintenance. San Miguel School of Camden, New Jersey Spent too much time managing their infrastructure Implemented Lotus Foundations for their collaboration environment Linux runs completely under the hood to enable the solution, no special skills are required. Limited staff resources can focus on critical tasks – like educating and rehabilitating Every minute spent not administering a server is another one they can spend working with troubled youth. French Tennis Federation Example of a small business that anticipates rapid future growth – except that with the annual French Open, it happens on a yearly basis before scaling back down again to the size it was before IT must be very, very flexible to handle workload without having overwhelming costs This is business as usual for them, so the transition needs to happen smoothly and the IT infrastructure must absorb it effectively. FFT uses Express hardware and software solutions from IBM running Linux. It gives them the chance to have enterprise grade infrastructure, but at the cost structure of a small business. RealConnections.nl Small business in the Netherlands that uses LotusLive instead of a physical infrastructure, which is primarily built on Linux