IBM zEnterprise EC12 Technical Introduction

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A smarter infrastructure

We started this book by reviewing current IT infrastructures and the most pressing problems that they present. Also noted is the need to better align IT with business. In this chapter, we further explore how the zEC12 can help establish a smarter infrastructure, able to rapidly respond to business needs: flexible, resilient, and secure.

This chapter describes the following topics:

•Integrated hybrid infrastructures

•Benefiting from a smart infrastructure

•Cloud computing

5.1 Integrated hybrid infrastructures

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