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Description

IBM Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms (SA MP) is a powerful cluster management tool that enables seamless transition of users, applications, and data across different database systems within a cluster. It automates the oversight of IT resources, including processes, file systems, and IP addresses, ensuring that these components are managed efficiently. Tivoli SA MP establishes a framework for automated resource availability management, allowing for oversight of any software for which control scripts can be crafted. Moreover, it can manage network interface cards by utilizing floating IP addresses, which are assigned to any NIC with the necessary permissions. This functionality means that Tivoli SA MP can dynamically assign these virtual IP addresses among the accessible network interfaces, enhancing the flexibility of network management. In scenarios involving a single-partition Db2 environment, a solitary Db2 instance operates on the server, with direct access to its own data as well as the databases it oversees, creating a streamlined operational setup. This integration of automation not only increases efficiency but also reduces downtime, ultimately leading to a more reliable IT infrastructure.

Description

Rocks is an open-source Linux distribution designed for building computational clusters, grid endpoints, and visualization tiled-display walls with ease for end users. Since its inception in May 2000, the Rocks team has worked to simplify the deployment and management of clusters, focusing on making them easy to deploy, manage, upgrade, and scale effectively. The most recent version, Rocks 7.0, also known as Manzanita, is exclusively a 64-bit release based on CentOS 7.4, incorporating all updates as of December 1, 2017. This distribution comes with a variety of tools, including the Message Passing Interface (MPI), which are essential for converting a collection of computers into a functional cluster. Users can customize their installations by incorporating additional software packages during the installation process using specially provided CDs. Moreover, recent security vulnerabilities known as Spectre and Meltdown impact nearly all hardware, and appropriate mitigations are implemented through operating system updates to enhance security. As a result, Rocks not only facilitates the creation of clusters but also ensures that they remain secure and up-to-date with the latest patches and enhancements.

API Access

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API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

CentOS No 
IBM Db2 Yes 

Integrations

CentOS Yes 
IBM Db2 No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2/12.1

Vendor Details

Company Name

Rocks

Founded

2000

Country

United States

Website

www.rocksclusters.org

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Product Features

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