High availability and disaster recovery Remote and local journaling Data and non-data replication, including IFS support Sample and attribute syncheck No distance limitation for replication Supports iSeries logical partitions Uses second copy for queries, reports and tape saves Supports i5/OS and MS Windows Critical for 24/7 operations Manages different types of data from a wide range of platforms Avoid data loss during hardware failure or unplanned outage Powerful, automated Orion Engine constantly monitors system data No distance limitations for replication Real-time replication to minimize exposure to data loss
Few companies have simple, straightforward systems. Cross-border operations are becoming the norm, with a range of applications, systems and databases at a number of locations. It’s more crucial than ever to make certain that constant and immediate access to information remains uninterrupted and that data never gets lost.
DOWNTIME IS LOST INCOME As pressure mounts to lower margins and move orders quicker, system downtime – whether planned or not – spells out lost earnings. More than ever, time is a resource in short supply, especially when shorter lead-times, tight delivery promises and high volumes of line processing are the order of the day.
Downtime also means that EDI, web, fax and XML orders and requests for quotations cannot be received, harming turnover and customer service levels.
With stiffer competition, companies must streamline operations to meet the demands of delivering high-quality service at a lower cost. These operations include stocking and moving products that have short cycles and need to be continuously picked in order to be rapidly fulfilled. Not being able to invoice also means that debtor days outstanding can be severely increased.
It’s clear that managing the availability of your information has never been more critical.
Thanks to IBS High Availability, it's never been easier.
24/7 POWER IBS High Availability can manage an entire enterprise's data and application availability needs across multiple applications, databases and servers – all from a single view. Both planned and unplanned system switchovers and failovers can be managed 24/7, to ensure continuous and high information availability.
The heart of the solution is the Orion Engine that constantly monitors data availability status. If necessary, the Engine will even automatically manage failover or switchover procedures. The IBS High Availability solution not only provides continuous availability for iSeries-based software, but can also extend high availability to MS Windows-based applications.
IBS High Availability is a comprehensive solution that is easy to use, thanks to its single-view interface based on Java and XML. Using point-and-click functionality, users can quickly configure the solution's Navigator to provide a single view of an enterprise's entire mixed-platform environment. This environment can be managed from the Orion Navigator, providing maximum control over any system availability needs.
IBS High Availability replicates data between servers in real time, even if these are clustered. This ensures that the risk of exposure to data loss between daily backups is kept to a minimum. The solution also allows you to process, synchronize and replicate system data constantly, eliminating lengthy batch jobs that consume hours and bandwidth, no matter where servers are located or the distance between them.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME IBS High Availability helps to make certain that disaster does not strike and valuable data is not lost. It also keeps your operations running 24/7, 365 days a year. The solution helps ensure:
Short product cycles High-volume order lines and processing Short lead-times for orders Increased customer service Rapid fulfillment Continuous product picking Regular re-supply changes High-quality/low-cost service demands Wed-based or electronic order reception Reduced debtor days through rapid invoicing
IBS High Availability replicates all data objects, such as physical files, data areas, and data queues, in real time to a second server or partition. The objects are always available with the highest integrity on an active, available system in the event of planned or unplanned downtime.
Because replication extends to non-data objects, such as configuration files and user profiles, a target machine is ready for users to switch on and continue working with in the event of planned or unplanned downtime.
SAVE TIME AND RESOURCES Resource-intensive jobs, such as data queries or report generation, can be off-loaded to secondary servers, saving users' time, resources and processing power, thanks to active information replication.
Replication is based on database changes and supports triggers, constraints and referential integrity. In addition, only altered data changes are transferred and applied to the target machine through sophisticated sub-setting and filtering mechanisms, enabling the efficient use of processor power and network bandwidth.
FLEXIBLE ADMINISTRATION Administrators have the flexibility to choose either remote journaling or local journaling. With remote journaling, the transport of data between servers is natively managed by the operating system, and the latest data changes are transferred to the replicated server before they are applied to the source server. With local journaling, all journaling, journal management and transport are efficiently managed by IBS High Availability.
With its high portability, scalability, and availability throughout your enterprise, IBS High Availability can be relied on to support, manage, process, replicate and synchronize your critical data across a range of systems.
