Skytap
Run IBM Power and x86 Workloads Natively in the Cloud
Overview
Skytap is a public cloud service designed to run traditional and complex enterprise applications, including those built on IBM Power Systems, in the cloud without rewriting them. While its primary focus is on application modernization and migration, it is also widely used to provide virtual IT labs for software training, sales demos, and PoCs, allowing companies to create and share complete application environments.
✨ Key Features
- Complex Environment Virtualization
- Support for IBM Power Systems (AS/400, AIX)
- Environment Templates and Cloning
- Network Virtualization
- Self-service Provisioning
- Usage Analytics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native support for IBM Power Systems
- Ability to replicate complex, on-premise data center environments in the cloud
- Advanced networking capabilities
Unique Value: Enables enterprises to move their most complex, traditional applications to the cloud quickly and use those environments for development, training, and sales.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Running complex, legacy enterprise applications in the cloud for development and testing.
- Providing virtual training labs for applications with specific hardware dependencies.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Lightweight, front-end only product tours.
- Companies without complex, traditional application stacks.
🏆 Alternatives
Provides unique, native support for legacy systems like IBM Power, which general-purpose clouds do not offer. It's more powerful for complex back-end environments than demo automation tools.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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