  WebSphere on System p and AIX 5 strategiesHigh availability and scalability are the two key infrastructure adaptability requirements required by almost all organizations in their e-business solutions. These requirements can be met by utilizing the advanced features and capabilities of IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6 (such as Workload Management and Clustering), IBM POWER hardware (with advanced features such as micro-partitioning, DLPARs, partition mobility) and the AIX Operating System. Although a variety of factors are involved when you are considering the appropriate topology for a WebSphere deployment, the primary considerations are described in this chapter. The topics of scalability, availability, session management, and maintainability are examined. For detailed information about topologies, including a discussion of advantages and disadvantages, required software, and topology selection criteria, refer to WebSphere Application Server V6 Planning and Design WebSphere Handbook Series, SG24-6446.
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