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Skytap Landing Zones

Welcome to the Skytap Landing Zones on Azure repository! This project provides a structured approach to deploying Skytap environments on Azure, facilitating the migration of AIX and IBM i systems to Azure.

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Overview

Skytap on Azure provides a unique solution for running IBM Power and x86 workloads in the cloud, enabling lift-and-shift migrations without the need to modify the applications or architectures significantly. Skytap Landing Zones are pre-configured environments that follow best practices and guidelines to optimize the deployment of these workloads on Azure.

Key Components of a Skytap Landing Zone

1. Pre-configured Infrastructure:
   • Includes necessary virtual network settings, storage configurations, and computing resources tailored to security, compliance, and operational requirements.
2. Security and Compliance:
   • Built with security controls and compliance guidelines in mind to ensure that the migrated applications adhere to organizational policies and regulatory standards.
3. Connectivity:
   • Ensures robust connectivity options, including VPNs and ExpressRoute connections, for secure and reliable communication between the Skytap environment and on-premises data centers or other cloud services.
4. Scalability and Flexibility:
   • Designed to be scalable and flexible to accommodate growth and changes in the workload requirements. This includes scalable storage options and dynamic allocation of computing resources.
5. Automation and Orchestration:
   • Incorporates automation tools and scripts to simplify the migration process. This might involve using Bicep Language and Skytap APIs for automation.

Purpose of a Skytap Landing Zone

• Risk Mitigation: Reduces the risk associated with cloud migrations by providing a controlled and secure environment to deploy applications.
• Accelerate Migration: Speeds up the migration process by offering a ready-to-use environment that reduces the setup time and complexity involved in configuring cloud resources from scratch.
• Best Practices Integration: Integrates best practices for cloud deployment, management, and security, ensuring a robust and efficient cloud environment.
• Consistency and Standardization: Provides a standardized approach to deploying workloads in the cloud, ensuring consistency across various projects and teams within an organization.

Skytap Landing Zones are part of a strategic approach to cloud adoption, ensuring that organizations can leverage the full benefits of the cloud while addressing the challenges of migration.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to start with Skytap Landing Zones:

1. Prerequisites:
   • An active Azure subscription.
   • A basic understanding of Skytap and its functionalities.
   • Basic knowledge of Azure services like VNets, Blob Storage, and ExpressRoute.
   • An active Skytap on Azure subscription. You can create one by following these instructions
2. Select a Landing Zone (IBMi or AIX):
   • Utilize the provided Bicep Language templates and scripts to set up your initial Skytap environment in Azure.

OS	Description
AIX	Deploy the Skytap AIX Landing Zone
IBM	IBM i Landing Zone (work in progress)

1. Configuration:
   • Configure the network settings according to your organizational needs.
   • Set up the connection between your on-premises data center and Azure using ExpressRoute or VPNs.
2. Deployment:
   • Deploy the Skytap Landing Zones using the guidelines provided in the deployment scripts.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! You can help by:

• Providing Feedback on templates and scripts.
• Suggesting Features or enhancements.
• Improving Documentation.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT license.

Support

For assistance, please open an issue in this repository.

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