IBM Storage blueprints are a set of comprehensive documents covering a wide range of storage solutions. These blueprints cover topics ranging from Blockchain workloads to private cloud container ready-storage environments. Understand the hardware and software; from IBM's award winning software defined storage titles to where to get your CSI driver for file for Red Hat OpenShift, IBM's Storage blueprints include all the components necessary to setup, deploy and/or expand your particular workload or new environment. The blueprints are intended to highlight our pre-tested and validated solutions to help you deploy a solution with easy-to-consume components built to perform and scale for your specific needs. Simplify your journey with pre-tested and validated blueprints engineered to enable rapid deployment and peace of mind as you make the move to success.
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IBM Storage for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform V3.11 Blueprint Version 1 Release 1
Storage software
Blueprint, published 30 Sep 2019
IBM Storage for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is a comprehensive container-ready solution that includes all the hardware & software components necessary to setup and/or expand your Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform V3.11 environment. IBM Storage, bringing enterprise data services to containers. In this blueprint, learn how to: • Combine the benefits of IBM Systems with the performance of IBM Storage solutions so that you can deliver the right services to your clients today! • Build a 24 by 7 by 365 enterprise class private cloud with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform • ... [more]
Cyber Resiliency Solution for IBM Spectrum Scale
Storage solutions
Blueprint, published 13 Sep 2019, last updated 16 Sep 2019
This document is intended to facilitate the deployment of the Cyber Resiliency solution for IBM® Spectrum Scale. This solution is designed to protect the data on IBM Spectrum™ Scale from external cyberattacks or insider attacks using its integration with IBM Spectrum Protect™ and IBM Tape Storage. To complete the tasks that it describes, you must understand IBM Spectrum Scale™, IBM Spectrum Protect, and IBM Tape Storage architecture, concepts, and configuration. The information in this document is distributed on an as-is basis without any warranty that is either expressed or implied. ... [more]
IBM Hybrid Solution for Scalable Data Solutions using IBM Spectrum Scale
Storage solutions
Blueprint, published 1 Jul 2019, last updated 2 Jul 2019
This document is intended to facilitate the deployment of the scalable hybrid cloud solution for data agility and collaboration using IBM® Spectrum Scale across multiple public clouds. To complete the tasks it describes, you must understand IBM Spectrum Scale and IBM Spectrum Scale Active File Management (AFM). The information in this document is distributed on an basis without any warranty that is either expressed or implied. Support assistance for the use of this material is limited to situations where IBM Spectrum Scale or IBM Spectrum Scale Active File Management are supported and ... [more]
IBM Storage Solutions for Blockchain Platform Version 1.2
Storage solutions
Blueprint, published 12 Jun 2019
This Blueprint is intended to define the infrastructure that is required for a blockchain remote peer and to facilitate the deployment of IBM Blockchain Platform on IBM Cloud Private using that infrastructure. This infrastructure includes the necessary document handler components, such as IBM Blockchain Document Store, and covers the required storage for on-chain and off-chain blockchain data. To complete these tasks, you must have a basic understanding of each of the used components or have access the correct educational material to gain that ... [more]
IBM Solutions for Hybrid Cloud Networking Configuration Version 1 Release1
Storage solutions
Blueprint, published 30 May 2019
This document describes the high-level networking architectures and required configuration for establishing the site-to-site Virtual Private Network (VPN) connectivity in the multicloud hybrid environment. In today’s environment, many organizations are using some form of cloud services, whether private, public, or hybrid cloud and storage infrastructure is an integral part of these deployments. A hybrid cloud is a combination of a private cloud that is combined with the use of public cloud services where one or several touch points exist between the environments. Networking is the critical ... [more]
IBM Storage Solutions for IBM Cloud Private Blueprint
Storage solutions
Blueprint, published 15 Apr 2019
IBM Storage Solutions for IBM Cloud™ Private delivers a blueprint for multicloud architecture. IBM, delivering solutions to help you win. In this blueprint, learn how to:
- Combine the benefits of IBM Systems with the performance of IBM Storage solutions so that you can deliver the right services to your clients today.
- Deliver optimized private cloud services ahead of schedule and under budget with a complete IBM Cloud Private stack.
- Containerize applications and deliver the SLAs that your team needs to thrive and win.