Server virtualization with IBM PowerVM

The virtualization platform for UNIX, Linux and IBM i clients

Feature	Benefits
PowerVM Hypervisor	Supports multiple operating environments on a single system
Micro-Partitioning	Enables up to 20 VMs per processor core¹
Dynamic Logical Partitioning	Processor, memory, and I/O resources can be dynamically moved between VMs
Shared Processor Pools	Processor resources for a group of VMs can be capped, reducing software license costs VMs can use shared (capped or uncapped) processor resources Processor resources can automatically move between VMs based on workload demands
Shared Storage Pools	Storage resources for Power Systems servers and VIOS can be centralized in pools to optimize resource utilization
Integrated Virtualization Manager	Simplifies VM creation and management for entry Power Systems servers and blades
Live Partition Mobility	Live AIX, Linux and IBM i VMs can be moved between servers, eliminating planned downtime
Active Memory Sharing	Intelligently flows memory from one VM to another for increased memory utilization
Active Memory Deduplication	Reduces memory consumption for Active Memory Sharing configurations by detecting and eliminating duplicate memory pages
NPIV	Simplifies the management and improves performance of Fibre Channel SAN environments
System Planning Tool	Simplifies the planning for and installation of Power Systems servers with PowerVM
VIOS Performance Advisor	Checks performance and health of the VIO Server then makes recommendations for performance improvement.

¹ Available on systems with 7.6 firmware and above

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