Need for network abstraction capability to extend VLAN across powerVS workspaces
A cross-datacenter Layer 2 extension between powerVS workspaces — or an equivalent network abstraction method that would allow our IBM i workloads to maintain consistent IP addressing and DNS resolution during fail-over, substantially reducing rec...
Terraform language can be enahnced, to use the same IaC-code to build the infrastructure for a given cloud provider, where all the provider related can be traslated in the backgound (similar to JVM).
Hashcorp-product "Terraform", which is a powerfull IaC-tool/language to build the multi-cloud/hybrid infrastructure, which is in use by multiple organization, because of it multi-cloud support.
Bulk update storage tiers for all volumes attached to a single VM
Currently, we can change the storage tier for volumes in PowerVS via the IBM Cloud Web UI or CLI. However, this must be done individually for each volume. IBM i VMs typically have a large number of volumes to ensure optimal I/O performance. As a r...
We can confirm IPL mode on IBM i OS (System Value) and DST/SST. However it is unable to confirm it on IBM Cloud Console although we can change it. As we can not confirm it before IPL from shutdown status, It is useful if we can confirm it before I...
All of our PowerHA deployments support Cat A systems and asynchronous replication would not meet SLA and regulations. This means GRS solution between VPCs is not suitable and GLVM is the only solution, adding complexity and resilience concerns.Syn...
There are various elements of functionality within Cisco ACI that would be beneficial if made available as a configuration option to end users. E.G. Use of ESGs/EPGs to control communication between VSIs within the pod. Having a GUI/CLI method to ...
Need the ability to have a ramp period in the cost model to allow for the onboaeding of the initial clients over 60-90 days
having a ramp period that has no or a reduced committed spend is key so that the client to harden the deployment, install tooling and ramp and move over clients without as much risk to the MSP or ISV