What are IASPs and Why You Need Them on IBM iSeries?

WHAT ARE IASPS AND WHY YOU NEED THEM ON IBM ISERIES?

IBM iSeries software was designed to stand the test of time. Released around 30 years ago, the software is alive and kicking. AS400 software is the only software from IBM in which Microsoft has shown interest.

Whether you call it AS400 software, IBMi, iSeries, or System i, the OS400 server has always been integrated OS, including an IBM DB2 relational database. The software can run on IBM’s UNIX OS, the open-source Linux OS, and AIX 5L. The AS400 software is widely considered the best OS in the universe because of its solid architecture and uptime of 99.9%, which is faster than any other system.

What is IASP? As per the internet definition of IASP, it’s an “independent auxiliary storage pool” – made by IBM. Here it seems that vendors are running out of acronyms.

In ITAM terms, IASP is a new approach to compliance, i.e., it’s an alternative to the traditional software license review process. The complete program is managed and run by four authorized SAM partners (we will get to know about them later) who work with clients to proactively manage their business environment.

Objectives of IASP includes: • Introduce and enhance the SAM process and benefits.

• Provide better assurance of conformity • Enable practical IBM management • Accelerate the transition to hybrid cloud

What Does the IBM Authorize SAM Provider (IASP) offer?

• The IASP by iSeries software is a friendly and non-punitive approach to fulfillment. It is an alternative approach to the traditional software license review process. The thinking behind the same is An alternative designed module will attract the customers better.

• The customers selected through invitation will get a chance to work with one of the four ASPs to manage the IBM AS400 software assets across their organization.

• The offering for IASP is not like a “back-door” audit. SAM works directly with customers and is bound by strict confidentiality.

Requirements to join the IASP program  Invitation based participation.  The customer must use services from one of the four IBM approved SAM providers in a managed way.  An organization participating must be dynamically changing and complex.  Should have multiple sites and entities as a part of the modern business portfolio.  Must have leveraged many software publishers across its IT estates.

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