SAS 9.2 Business Analytics Framework and IBM PowerVM Virtualization Deployment Scenarios

Over the past several years, virtualization has been a hot topic of much discussion by IT personnel as a way to reduce cost, improve utilization and responsiveness, and increase flexibility. Although server consolidation still remains the primary reason for using virtualization, application isolation and continuity are also discussed as other uses. This paper presents three use cases for deploying SAS Business Analytics Framework on IBM virtual environments when running on a POWER6 server. The information provided can serve as a guide for IT personnel in choosing the best virtual environment for their customer needs.