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reduction means that an entire database can be stored in system memory if the system processors can provide a very large linear address space. A processor that supports a 64-bit address space may provide access to in-memory databases that range from tens of Gigabytes to thousands of Terabytes. In contrast, traditional 32-bit processors most often only address a maximum of 4 Gigabytes. Key database software available for Itanium 2 systems include IBM DB2® Universal Database™ 8.1 (both Linux and Windows version), Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (currently beta 2 version), and Oracle 9i Database (Linux/Windows). 2.1.2 Business logic More and more enterprise applications such as ERP, SCM, CRM, and BI are released or announced to be released on a 64-bit platform. Such applications process large amounts of data and the large flat memory model means this processing will be more efficient. That combined with up to four Itanium 2 processors and a highly efficient cache system make the x450 an ideal choice. Market leaders offer 64-bit optimized versions of their enterprise applications for use on the x450 now, including SAS Release 9.0 (Windows version) and SAP R/3 4.6C (Windows/Linux), among others. Independent software vendors such as JD Edwards, Baan/Invensys, i2 Technologies, PeopleSoft, Veritas, Computer Associates, BMC Software and many others already offer a variety of products available in 64-bit version. Business intelligence Business intelligence (BI) is a broad category of applications and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data to help enterprise users make better business decisions. BI applications include the activities of decision-support systems, query and reporting, online analytical processing (OLAP), statistical analysis, forecasting, and data mining. The x450 brings high I/O bandwidth and performance to handle compute-intensive BI applications. A world-class floating-point engine, capable of addressing much larger amounts of memory, helps speed up data-intensive BI applications that help companies to increase employee productivity. Enterprise Resource Planning ERP is an industry term for the broad set of activities supported by multi-module application software that helps manufacturers manage the important parts of their business: product planning, procurement, inventory maintenance, supplier 32 IBM ^ xSeries 450 Planning and Installation Guide

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xSeries 450 Planning and Installation Guide
reduction means that an entire database can be stored in system memory if the
system processors can provide a very large linear address space.
A processor that supports a 64-bit address space may provide access to
in-memory databases that range from tens of Gigabytes to thousands of
Terabytes. In contrast, traditional 32-bit processors most often only address a
maximum of 4 Gigabytes.
Key database software available for Itanium 2 systems include IBM DB2®
Universal Database™ 8.1 (both Linux and Windows version), Microsoft SQL
Server 2000 (currently beta 2 version), and Oracle 9i Database (Linux/Windows).
2.1.2
Business logic
More and more enterprise applications such as ERP, SCM, CRM, and BI are
released or announced to be released on a 64-bit platform. Such applications
process large amounts of data and the large flat memory model means this
processing will be more efficient. That combined with up to four Itanium 2
processors and a highly efficient cache system make the x450 an ideal choice.
Market leaders offer 64-bit optimized versions of their enterprise applications for
use on the x450 now, including SAS Release 9.0 (Windows version) and SAP
R/3 4.6C (Windows/Linux), among others.
Independent software vendors such as JD Edwards, Baan/Invensys, i2
Technologies, PeopleSoft, Veritas, Computer Associates, BMC Software and
many others already offer a variety of products available in 64-bit version.
Business intelligence
Business intelligence (BI) is a broad category of applications and technologies
for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data to help enterprise
users make better business decisions. BI applications include the activities of
decision-support systems, query and reporting, online analytical processing
(OLAP), statistical analysis, forecasting, and data mining.
The x450 brings high I/O bandwidth and performance to handle
compute-intensive BI applications. A world-class floating-point engine, capable of
addressing much larger amounts of memory, helps speed up data-intensive BI
applications that help companies to increase employee productivity.
Enterprise Resource Planning
ERP is an industry term for the broad set of activities supported by multi-module
application software that helps manufacturers manage the important parts of
their business: product planning, procurement, inventory maintenance, supplier