IBM 88554RU Installation Guide - Page 58

Table 2-2 Server consolidation strategies Type of consolidation Potential benefit Centralization Reduced management Lower operational costs Greater security and monitoring Reduced network traffic Reduced staff costs Physical Reduced facilities costs Reduced hardware and software costs Lower operational costs Reduced management Data Reduced storage costs Better storage management Better data integrity Better data access Improved data recovery Improved disaster recovery Application Reduced administration Increased reliability and availability Reduced software and licence costs Lower operational costs The x455 can play a role in all of these areas and help the IT manager to reduce costs while providing a better level of service. 2.5 ServerProven® Originally announced in 1996, the IBM ServerProven Program enhances the position of xSeries servers as one of the most open server systems on the market today. The program establishes a relationship between IBM and leading vendors of options and applications often selected for installation into xSeries servers. The program is designed to: Test leading vendors' products for compatibility with xSeries servers. Improve ease of installation. Reduce total cost-of-ownership. IBM ServerProven Program participants agree to work closely with IBM engineers during product test cycles and over product life cycles. This means that the IBM ServerProven Program is a commitment to resolve problems before they get to you. 44 IBM xSeries 455 Planning and Installation Guide Eserver