Implementation and Migration Services for Network Attached Storage systems

Many IT organizations don’t have the time or in-house experience to implement IBM System Storage™ N series hardware or selected software, such as SnapManager for Microsoft® Exchange, SnapMirror and SyncMirror. IBM Implementation and Migration Services for Network Attached Storage systems helps you reduce risk and speed your implementation through access to a vast pool of highly skilled storage specialists to help plan for, implement, configure and test IBM System Storage N series hardware or selected software.

• Provides a fast and efficient implementation to accelerate return on investment
• Helps minimize business disruption during implementation
• Leverages a vast pool of skilled storage specialists to allow you to focus on higher priority business initiatives

To keep up with increasing business demands, many organizations are looking to add IBM Network Attached Storage (NAS) hardware or software. But NAS implementations can require specialized skills and experience. And the infrequency of implementation means that IT organizations may lack those skills. Faced with increased risk and the prospect of a longer-than-necessary implementation, organizations need the assistance of experienced, highly skilled storage specialists to help accelerate NAS implementations so you can more quickly realize your return on investment (ROI).

IBM Implementation Services for Network Attached Storage systems is designed to help you plan for, implement, configure and test IBM System Storage™ N series hardware, including both filer and gateway models, and selected software such as SnapManager for Microsoft® Exchange, SnapMirror and SyncMirror. Our proven methods and vast pool of global resources provide the technical expertise and project management skills to help reduce the inherent risks of an implementation. Experienced IBM storage specialists perform the implementation at your location, reducing the need for you to maintain these skills in-house and allowing your personnel to remain focused on higher priority business initiatives. IBM Implementation Services for Network Attached Storage systems includes:

• Coordination of a planning and configuration session
• Assistance with the implementation of system or software components
• Configuration and verification testing of the IBM System Storage N series hardware, software or both
• Basic skills instruction for up to two designated technical personnel on key aspects of the implementation and product features