IBM Power - Azure Migration: 5-Day Implementation

Running your IBM Power workloads on Skytap/Azure offers many benefits including improved performance, scalability, cost savings, along with robust data backup and security. Skytap is a service in Azure that natively runs IBM Power and x86 traditional workloads on hardware in Azure. Special handling by seasoned cloud professionals is essential for successfully migrating IBM Power workloads (IBM i and AIX) to Skytap on Azure.

Meridian’s migration service is developed around proven methodologies based on 30+ years of IBM System expertise. We will help you understand your migration options and recommend the best approach to meet your business and technical requirements. Meridian will provide a formal plan and timeline along with coordinating the necessary resources to execute the seamless migration to Skytap on Azure.

Pricing and project timeframe will be finalized after discovery exercise.

Key Requirements Addressed

• Determination of the exact Skytap on Azure configuration needed based on your specific requirements
• Understanding and considering all migration options
• A migration plan that maintains data integrity
• A plan that accommodates your tolerance for downtime
• Connectivity requirements
• Budget requirements

Key Outcomes

• Understanding of the cloud migration readiness of your IBM Power workloads (IBM i and AIX) to Skytap on Azure
• A formal migration project plan
• Project management and professional services to execute the migration
• IBM Power workloads (IBM i and AIX) successfully residing in Skytap on Azure