Usually you want to use the most current IBM i release V7R5 if you are developer. For some applications, an older release might be needed. Please take note: only V7R3 up to V7R5 is supported by IBM and will get PTF updates!
For test, archive and special development purposes, older releases can be selected. V7R1 will not be supported on Power 9 or newer servers.
Note: If you need an release older than V7R1 please send us your specific needs as these setups may affect pricing.
Note2: you can select an older release now and later opt to upgrade to a newer release. Please keep in mind that an upgrade fee of EUR 899 will be settled unless you select gold services.

Select the CPU ressources dedicated to your environment. The more CPU power you need all the day, the more dedicated CPU units is recommended.
If high CPU power is only need unfrequently, check out the "dynamic CPU power option" which gives you high shared CPU power for a lower price instead of dedicated CPU.

Performance hint: if you select high dedicated CPU, a reasonable amount of RAM and fast SSD disks is recommended.

Even with a low amount of dedicated CPU core (see above), your applications can gain CPU power up to one full core by using a shared CPU pool. This will share a full CPU core with other users environments on a fair-use base and there is no guarantee that you always can get up to one full core!
You can select between "low" and "high" priority which controls the dynamic CPU assignment compared to other users environment.
This option is recommended if you use IBM HTTP *ADMIN Server on a regular base, or often have long compile runs. Performance hint: with more than 1 dedicated core, the dynamic option usually is not needed. If you are not sure about your CPU configuration, contact us to find a suitable solution.

No operating system runs without RAM as well as your application. The minimum recommended RAM is 2GB for IBM i, the maximum RAM size is depending on the host server we will select for your environments.
If you need more than 64GB RAM, an medium or large Server must be selected.
If you decide later you need more or less RAM, this can be changed anytime in our BUNKERcloud cockpit.

You need at least 100GB of disk storage for your LPAR. HDD disk storage is slower than SSD disk storage at a cheaper price.
You can combine HDD and SSD for your environment to split "cold" and "hot" data. The system part of your environment then will always be installed on the fastest disk option you selected (if you select to mix your disk).
All disk space is SAN based and can be changed / migrated later. For higher availability we also can mirror your disk space on two physically separated SAN systems. Simply double the disk space you need - same type preferred.
Note: V6R1 or lower must be run on older hardware - HDD prices increased!

SSD disks have better latency than HDD disks. Mixing SSD and HDD is possible.
Note: V6R1 or lower currently not supported on SSD!

If you regular use IBM license program WDS (STRPDM, STRSEU, Compilers etc) you need to add this option for each concurrent user, as these LPP must be licensed with IBM by us, and you get IBM support for any questions and issues. If you only use STRPDM rarely, you can go with zero WDS users.
Note: This number is per concurrent users, i.e. how many users can work with PDM/SEU and compilers at the same time.

When it comes to backup your data, you have multiple options:
no backup - you must take care for copying your stuff. For example create save files and download to your PC. Not recommended for production use.
FTP backup - recommended for up to 400GB environments. Our FB400 software saves your stuff to a Server located in a different building. The retention time defines we keep the last 7 or 31 days of backup data. Price depends on the amount of your disk storage! Please take note: FTP backup cannot save the entire system (SAVE21) - which will be done manually by us after initial installation.
VTL backup - a virtual tape library (in a separate building) will be used in combination with BRMS backup to save your important data. This is recommended for all environments with more than 400GB. We can negotiate on backup strategy and retention. If you know about BRMS, you are free to change the config per your needs. One virtual tape holds up to 1.5TB of your data. For larger environments, a bespoken configuration is recommended. VTL backup enables automated SAVE21 full system save.
Usually we save all data on a daily base, while you can work on your environment. For special needs we can define backup downtime windows or a more complex strategy. You also might consider high availability setup.

Usually, you should keep your operating system current, with some exceptions:
You need to run an old release which is no longer maintained by IBM, or you first want to test on a test system before applying PTF on the production system.
You can use SNDPTFORD by yourself to manage PTF or you can have RZKH handle this (this will include a backup).

You can select to include the following services in your monthly plan. (Usually, "no service" or "bronze service" might be ok for archive, development and test environments.)

• no services - you will take care about your environment. We will be of help if there is a connectivity issue or if you lost your main *SECADM password. All other services will be invoiced upon negotiation.
• bronze services - we will be of help in user password reset and individual firewall settings.
• silver services - we also will take care about loading PTF in the agreed PTF schedule including a manual backup, we can be of help in performance questions or when a restore from backup is needed.
• gold services - we also take care about performance settings, systems cleanup (bespoken routines), help in questions of configuration like printers etc. This service level usually needs individual pricing negotiation depending on your environment.
• Note: Upgrade to a higher IBM i operating system version is included in all plans!