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LPAR
December 7, 2004
Is LPAR a 4-letter word? Some ISVs seem to think so.
I'm helping a client consolidate multiple 820s onto one LPAR'd i520. It is clear that some ISVs (independent software vendors) view LPAR with great trepidation because iSeries shops who consolidate servers can reduce the number of software licenses they require. Fewer licenses often means lower annual maintenance fees, and that is not good if you are an ISV. I can almost hear sales reps sigh when I say "LPAR" and "server consolidation" in the same sentence. One vendor tried to increase maintenance fees for "LPAR-enablement", whatever that is. Other vendors have been 100% supportive and had no problem reducing their annual maintenance fees. If you're a customer who has consolidated servers recently, what has your experience been? If you're an ISV, how do you view LPAR?
Posted by on December 7, 2004 at 11:41 AM
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