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IBM Configurator Event
15 February 2016
IBM ConfiguratorEDU EventAn Introduction to IBM Configurator
IBM Configurator Introduction 15 Feb 2016.pdf
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Agenda
➢ What is IBM Configurator?
➢ Where Can I Find Information About?
➢ Processes
1. News and Information
2. Help & Support
➢ Problem Management
3. Education
4. Request Enhancement
➢ Getting Started
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What is IBM Configurator?
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● IBM Configurator Includes These Apps● The 'BIG 4'
1. e-config● Do configurations (Power, Storage, z Systems)
2. e-padm● Install & Update
3. Inventory Services● Build a Base System for Upgrade & MES
4. SOVA (Single Order Validation Application)● Validate Manufacturing Configuration Rules
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1. e-config● A Windows® application (32 bit)
● Supported Only On Specific Versions of Windows® 7 & 8
● Windows® 10 Support a 2016 project with goal of support in future
● NOT SUPPORTED ON MAC® Devices
● Desktop Emulation Solutions Being Evaluated in 2016
2. e-padm● Start from 2 places
1. Web Browser With ADMIN Authority
2. e-config Help Menu → 'Check for Updates'
● Downloads & Installs: Application, Model, Price File(s)
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3. Inventory Services● Start from 2 places
1. Web Browser
2. e-config Menu
● Downloads: IBM Inventory & On Order Records
● Not Supported in LA Geography
4. SOVA● Start From Web Browser LINK
● Input is '.CFR' File Exported From e-config
● Validates Manufacturing Configurator Rules Prior to Order Submit
● Goal: Avoid Order Failures and Delays in IBM Manufacturing
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Where Can I Find Information About?
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● Good Question● Simple Answer: IBM Configurator Community LINK
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1. IBM Configurator Community LINK
2. e-config Website (Subscribe) LINK
e-config
e-config: 2 Key Places For Information
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Where Do I Find e-padm?
● From Multiple Portals
● See IBM Configurator Community 'e-config Portals' LINK
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Where Do I Find Inventory Services?
● On IBM PartnerWorld and W3 Website (below) LINK OR
● Using Base Retrieval from e-config
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Where Do I Find SOVA?
● On www.ibm.com ● Homepage LINK
● Education (2) PDF Files (User Guide and Education)
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3 Important Things to Know
1. Where do I find information about the configurator?Answer: Your go to place for all things IBM Configurator is theIBM Configurator Community on IBM.com. LINK
2. How do I get help when I have a problem?Answer: The IBM Help Desk. Visit the 'Help & Support' page in the IBM Configurator Community for information on who to contact in your country and how. LINK
3. Where can I find education on the configurator?Answer: The 'Education' page in the IBM Configurator Community on IBM.com. LINK
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The 'BIG 6' Colored Icons, Let's Take a Look
● IBM Configurator Community
● Welcome Page & Community Overview
● About IBM Configurator
● Description & Structure of Community
● IBM Configurator News
● All Things News
● Help & Support
● Answers to Who & How
● Education
● Single Stop for All Education (From Configurator Team)
● Request Enhancement
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About IBM Configurator
● What, Where, & How To Find Things
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IBM Configurator News
● News, Announcements, ALERTS, & Information
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Help & Support
● Where & How To Get Support
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Education
● All IBM Configurator Education in 1 Place
● Offerings, User Guides, Quick Ref, & Showcases
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Request Enhancement
● Request a Functional Enhancement to the Configurator
● Via 1- Ideation Blog OR 2- email
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Getting Started
Steps
1. Join the IBM Configurator Community LINK
2. Download, review, and follow the steps in the 'e-config Installation Guidelines' to install e-config on your PC. LINK
3. Visit the IBM Configurator Community Education Page LINKWe recommend reviewing these minimum offerings
1. e-config Training Module 1 Install and Setup LINK
2. One or more of e-config training modules 2 – 7 LINK
3. The IBM Configurator for e-business User Guide LINK
4. At least one of the Inventory Services User Guides LINK
5. The SOVA User Guide LINK
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Getting Started cont.
Steps
4. Keep Current with IBM Configurator News● Subscribe to receive e-mail communications (if desired) LINK
● Visit IBM Configurators on Facebook® LINK
● Visit IBM Configurators on Twitter® LINK
● Visit IBM Configurators on Youtube® LINK ● Follow pages in the community you are interested in LINK
● Simply select 'Follow this page' link where available● e.g. The 'Daily Bug Report' LINK
5. Visit the Community Forums for your Q&A e.g. FAQ LINK
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Thank you for your time today.
For more information:
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/IBMConfigurators
Twitter @IBMConfigurator
On www.youtube.com - The IBM Configurator Channel
On IBM Connections – The IBM Configurator Community LINK
Livestream http://www.livestream.com/IBMConfigurators
Contact:
Jay Obey
(720) 349-4020
#IBMConfigurator
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