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Hi Jenna,

just on time, I am working with an ISV here and they want to certify their Open Banking Solution on Red Hat on IBM Power Platform.

we need to share with them the guide and the process they will have to go through and what kind of support they should be expecting from IBM .e.g IBM Power system on their premises or IBM can provide them with a instant from IBM Power VS?

if you can just share the process to get their solution certified on IBM Power Platform.

Thanks

Mohammad Safir

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Mohammad Safir
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Hi Mohammad,

You can email Gina King, Director of ISV Ecosystem & Alliances, at glking@us.ibm.com and Murali Neralla, Infrastructure Solutions Architect, at neralla1@us.ibm.com. They'd be happy to help you!

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Jenna Murillo
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My response was crafted with AI assistance, tailored to provide detailed and actionable guidance for your query.

To help your ISV partner certify their Open Banking Solution on Red Hat on the IBM Power Platform, here's an overview of the certification process and resources:

1. Certification Process for IBM Power Platform

The process typically includes the following steps:

A. Engage with IBM Power ISV Enablement

• Reach out to the IBM Power ISV Enablement team to initiate the certification process.
• They will provide detailed guidelines tailored to your ISV's use case and application.

B. Pre-Certification Preparation

• Ensure Compatibility:
  The solution should be compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) on IBM Power. Verify support for POWER9/POWER10 architecture.
• Access Documentation:
  Obtain IBM's certification guidelines and architecture best practices for Open Banking solutions on Power.

C. Testing Environment

1. Option 1: On-Premises Power Systems
   • If the ISV has access to IBM Power hardware, IBM provides documentation to set up the required environment for testing.
   • Recommended hardware: IBM Power10 or Power9 systems.
2. Option 2: IBM Power Virtual Server (IBM Power VS)
   • ISVs can leverage IBM Power VS to access cloud-based virtual servers for testing and certification.
   • Request access via the IBM Resource Center or contact IBM sales/support to provision Power VS instances.

D. Certification Testing

• Install & Configure:
  Set up the ISV solution on RHEL on the IBM Power environment.
• Validation:
  Perform functional and performance testing as per IBM guidelines.
• Documentation:
  Document the setup, configurations, and results as part of the certification submission.

E. Submit for Certification

• Share test results and related documentation with IBM for review.
• IBM will evaluate and provide feedback or certification approval.

2. Resources for Certification

• IBM Power Resource Center:
  Provides ISVs with access to guides, hardware specs, and enablement materials.

  • IBM Power Developer Portal (useful for setup and technical resources).
  • Access to RHEL-specific documentation for IBM Power.

• IBM PartnerWorld Program:

  • ISVs should enroll in the IBM PartnerWorld program for enhanced support and access to resources.
  • Link: IBM PartnerWorld

• Support & Enablement:

  • IBM offers technical support during certification, including access to engineers and best practices.
  • Contact IBM Power ISV Enablement or IBM Partner Technical Advocate for assistance.

3. What ISVs Can Expect from IBM

• Technical Support:
  IBM will assist in troubleshooting, optimizing, and validating the ISV's solution on Power systems.
• Hardware/Cloud Access:
  • IBM Power systems can be deployed on-premises or provided as virtual instances through IBM Power VS.
  • Discuss specific needs with IBM sales or your technical contact.
• Certification Badge:
  Upon successful completion, IBM provides a certification badge that the ISV can use to promote their solution's compatibility.

Next Steps

1. Share the IBM Power Developer Portal and PartnerWorld resources with the ISV.
2. Schedule a session with the IBM Power ISV Enablement team for a deeper understanding of the process.
3. Decide on the testing environment (on-premises vs. IBM Power VS).

Would you like a direct contact for IBM certification support or more detailed guidance on setting up the Power VS environment?