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Power Systems: IBM i
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IBM i (formerly i5/OS) provides companies with a proven, integrated operating environment
that offers a very secure, exceptionally reliable deployment platform for business applications.
The Power System platform with IBM i helps simplify
IT with fewer servers, manage them with fewer staff and reduces operating costs.
There are many benefits in learning about
IBM i for both educational institutions and students. IBM i is very prevalent in today’s marketplace
and students with these skills will expand their job and career opportunities worldwide.
Learn more about:
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We have two primary methods for IBM Academic Initiative members to gain access to the IBM i environment for teaching purposes.
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1) Lease or purchase IBM Power Systems at a discount*
We offer special discounted lease and purchase options to educational institutions whose faculty are members of the IBM Academic Initiative. Both options feature discounts on the hardware and the operating system, plus some additional software is included at no additional cost. In addition, we have thousands of IBM software products that IBM Academic Initiative members can download, also at no cost.
For more information on the lease and purchase options, as well as the software available, download the Educational Lease and Purchase Options document.
*This option is not available in all regions |
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2) Get remote access to shared Power Systems
At our Power System Connection Center, IBM Academic Initiative members can get no-cost access to the latest technology for teaching purposes — without the expense of your owning and maintining your own system. The Connection Center is managed by Systems Education Association Limited (SEAL), who will work with you to understand your application requirements, set up your student profiles, as well as handle other administrative responsibilities, so that you can spend your time teaching. When you access the environment using the Power System Connection Center, it will look and feel just like your own system.
You can test the Connection Center environment using the SEAL guest connection. When you link to the SEAL site, follow their directions to access the test environment.
For more details and help getting started with the Connection Center, send an email to powerskills@us.ibm.com. |
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There are 3 easy steps to getting started:
- Join the Academic Initiative
and get access to valuable resources at no charge. Be sure to indicate Power Systems (or System i)
on the application form.
- Review the two options for access to the IBM i enviroment and then contact us at
powerskills@us.ibm.com to put them in place.
- Learn about Power Systems IBM i technologies.
Enhance your skills with our articles, tutorials, white papers, and training opportunities.
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