This IBM® Redpaper® publication is a guide to IBM AIX and Enterprise Cloud Solutions.

AIX has a history of more than 35 years. It enables enterprise clients to run their business applications on IBM Power servers. With the passage of time, it is always upgraded with new features and technology (such as virtualization, high availability, security, and private and public clouds) to meet industry expectations.

AIX 7.3 and Power10 features further enable customers to get the best of both worlds; that is, reliable servers and operating systems with the latest technology.

The goal of this publication is to provide an overview of AIX and details about the latest Enterprise Cloud editions. It also describes AIX Automation, availability, and security, which is important information for any enterprise.

The Cloud Solutions chapter of this Redpaper publication includes information about how AIX fits into all types of cloud needs, whether private, public, or hybrid.

This publication is intended for professionals who wish to update themselves with the latest features of AIX 7.3 and its Enterprise Cloud edition. Also, for those who want to gain a better understanding of how it fits into private, public and hybrid cloud requirements. Target audience includes:

• Clients
• Sales and marketing professionals
• Technical support professionals
• IBM Business Partners

This book expands the set of IBM Power documentation by providing a desktop reference that offers a technical description overview of IBM AIX and Enterprise Cloud Solutions.

Chapter 1. Introduction to Advanced Interactive eXecutive

Chapter 2. Enterprise Cloud Edition

Chapter 3. AIX automation, availability, and security

Chapter 4. Cloud solutions