IBM Linux Solution Optimizes Enterprise Data Warehousing

IBM Linux Solution Optimizes Enterprise Data Warehousing

IBM has introduced a fully-integrated and scalable data warehouse solution for Linux that combines software, server, and storage resources to maximize business intelligence and information management performance for enterprises.
The IBM Data Warehousing Balanced Configuration Unit for Linux (BCU) combines DB2 Data Warehouse Edition, and eServer 326m running on either SUSE or Red Hat Linux with TotalStorage DS4800.

Business intelligence and information warehousing are top priorities for enterprises because they enable informed decision making throughout an organization. Access to information and analytics can provide valuable insight into how a company can gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. “Our clients are increasingly evaluating Linux as the foundation for their fast growing and high performance Data Warehouse platforms,” said Karen Parrish, vice president, IBM Business Intelligence Solutions. “IBM’s Balanced Configuration Unit for Linux further demonstrates our ongoing commitment in providing our clients with fast, affordable and simple solutions for their business intelligence needs.”

This solution is targeted at enterprise data warehouses that require an infrastructure solution optimized for scalability, manageability, fault-tolerance and performance. The solution saves time, money and effort by providing enterprises the ability to analyze, understand, and take action on business information. Additionally, the Balanced Configuration Unit for Linux delivers unparalleled support for archiving, integrating and analyzing vast amounts of data.

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