IBM Systems Magazine, Power Systems - August 2017 - 4
EDITOR'S DESK Dynamic Duo I PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID BOWMAN 've been an avid runner for more than a decade, and over time I've accumulated a substantial amount of gear and accessories. These items aren't superfluous, however; they all work in harmony to achieve a given outcome, whether that's a quick 5-mile run after work or finishing a marathon. Shoes and shorts are standard equipment; a GPS watch, sunglasses, rain jacket, etc., aren't mandatory to hit the pavement, but each item works together to make the long miles easier and more enjoyable. IBM Power Systems* servers and software work together in a similar way: The platform offers superior performance and reliability on its own, but when paired with PowerVM*, PowerVC*, PowerHA* and PowerSC*, it provides a steady infrastructure on which to build a private cloud for your organization. Similar to how each piece of running gear performs a specific role to make every mile easier, each distinct element of the IBM Power Systems Software* stack works in tandem to make your private cloud more scalable, available, reliable and securable. Turn to this month's cover story on page 16 to learn more about the Power Systems Software stack. Rajesh Rengarajan, vice president of Power Software Development, and Distinguished Engineers Chet Mehta and Carl Burnett explain how Power Software leverages OpenStack technology to provide secure, scalable and easily deployable cloud solutions. On page 22, Jennifer Monk Lin, senior offering manager, IBM Power Systems, explains how the IBM Cloud Manage- CONTRIBUTORS Tim Kramer Cycling Programmer Tim Kramer is an avid cyclist who can be found on his bike whenever the weather permits, and sometimes even when it doesn't. When he's not on his bike, he works as a senior software engineer for IBM, a role that led him to be interviewed for this month's IT Today on page 9. He's twice completed the grueling 120-mile Triple Bypass ride in the Colorado mountains, but his most challenging ride might have been a heart-stopping journey across the center of Paris during morning rush hour. 4 // AUGUST 2017 ibmsystemsmag.com ment Console enables clients to manage their on-premises and off-premises infrastructure remotely. Also in this issue, we talk with Tim Rowe and Tim Kramer from the IBM i Development Lab about Navigator for i. Turn to page 9 to learn how the GUI can help administrators manage several key aspects of their IBM i environments. The Power Systems marketing team shares what they're tweeting and posting about-and how that insight can help clients-in "Follow Us" on page 26. Any task is easier when you have the right tools at your disposal-and the same holds true when you use Power Software to help manage your Power Systems environment. Claire Walling // Managing Editor cwalling@msptechmedia.com Carl Burnett Dan Matutina Parks and Recreation Carl Burnett is a Distinguished Engineer within Power Systems Software* development. Over his career, he's worked on a variety of projects including AIX* kernel features and OS security. In his current role, he defines technical strategy and development plans for Power Systems Software products, a role which led him to be interviewed for this month's cover story on page 16. Carl enjoys camping and hiking with a goal to visit most of the U.S. National Parks. His current favorites are Big Bend, Zion, Capital Reef, Bryce Canyon, Arches and the Grand Canyon. Drawing the Line Dan Matutina is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Manila, Philippines. His work, featured in "Anytime Management" on page 22, is a combination of angular, graphic shapes layered with hand-painted textures. Dan has worked on projects for Google, Pinterest, Airbnb, Samsung, WIRED, Fast Co., Wallpaper*, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Coca-Cola, Havaianas, Heineken and Uniqlo, to name a few.
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