Skytap on Azure Overview

At L3C we have deep expertise not only in AIX / OracleDB, IBM i and Linux but also the Kyndryl Cloud Uplift / Skytap on Azure cloud platform itself.

Skytap was acquired by Kyndryl in 2024 and renamed to Kyndryl Cloud Uplift. The Skytap / Kyndryl platform uses IBM Power 10 infrastructure in the majority of its data centres. This is not an emulator, this is real IBM Power servers deployed in selected Microsoft Data Centres worldwide with low latency ExpressRoute connectivity to Azure native infrastructure.

L3C Kyndryl Cloud Uplift / Skytap services provide an end to end service covering design, landing zone build, migration planning & execution, set up of backup and monitoring and optionally the provision of AIX, IBM i & Linux managed services. L3C design services include network design of your connectivity into Azure / Skytap and detailed planning down to subnet and IP addressing.

Kyndryl/Skytap provides the IBM Power infrastructure and consumption, while L3C provide the design, network, migration and managed service expertise.

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  • Discovery & Design

    We perform a short discovery phase & then create high level & low level designs for the Skytap environment including connectivity, LPAR sizing, landing zones, IP addressing plans etc.

  • Landing Zone Build

    We build your landing zone(s) in Skytap for your connectivity, LPARs, High Availability/DR requirements, backup infrastructure & monitoring infrastructure.

  • Migration Plan & Execution

    We create the detailed migration plan for the respective waves and execute the data transfer in the agreed migration windows.

  • Backup (and Air Gap) Implementation

    We will implement & test your backup schedule (often using Commvault but not exclusively) as well as testing restore procedures. We implement second copies as well as Air Gap solutions.

  • Advanced Copilot enabled Monitoring

    Our unique tooling integrates AIX, OracleDB, IBM i system alerts into Azure Monitor giving a single view of your whole estate. Copilot enabled to bring real AI insights & recommendations based on your system data.

  • Managed Services

    After an agreed period of hypercare we can optionally manage your AIX, IBM i & Linux environment in Skytap on Azure. Cost effectively and 24/7.

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WE CAN ALSO MODERNISE AND IMPROVE YOUR ENVIRONMENT

  • Integrate AIX & IBM i Alerts into Azure Monitor

    Our unique Copilot enabled tooling integrates AIX & IBM i, OracleDB & older versions of Linux alerts into Azure Monitor for a whole estate view and AI insights based on your data.

  • Automation

    We can automate Test Deployments, DR switchovers, OracleDB refreshes and more with our expertise in Unix scripting, Terraform, Ansible and Azure DevOps.

  • Improved HA & DR

    We can implement fit for purpose high availability and disaster recovery solutions and perform regular tests so your plans remain updated.

  • Skytap Template Copy Automation

    Our unique tooling automates the template copy function in Skytap to simplify backup and disaster recovery.

  • Full Environment Documentation

    We fully document your cloud implementation and landing zone, right down to IP addressing and subnets to easier enable exit should you decide to leave the platform.

  • Managed Services

    Our cloud managed services for AIX IBM i & Linux mean you don’t have to worry about running the environment or the nuances of the Skytap platform. For System Integrators we provide a full knowledge transfer to your internal operations teams.

HOWEVER YOU WANT TO WORK WITH US WE HAVE A MODEL

We can work via your system integrator or existing service provider

Via your System Integrator

We support many of the global system integrators with our Skytap on Azure expertise.

Or we can contract with you directly.

We can work with you on a Direct Engagement

Direct with you

See some of our Case Studies

Online retail client AIX cloud
Retail
Skytap utilities
Utilities
Skytap IBM payment card
Financial
Skytap Consumer goods
Consumer
Skytap logistics
Logistics
Senior Program Manager

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the L3C team for the outstanding partnership throughout this engagement.

Senior Program Manager
NL - Global System Integrator
Lead Architect

L3C have an excellent team – so good at what they do and so professional

Lead Architect
UK - Major Online Retailer

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  • Let’s Talk

    We’ll contact you to discuss what you are trying to achieve through phone or email as you prefer.

     

  • Find your Cloud

    We’ll work together to find the Cloud solution that works best for your organisation.

     

  • End to End Cloud Services

    We will design, implement, migrate and optionally manage your environment for a fixed price.