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1.2.2 Modules

Maximo Asset Management Essentials is a subset of Maximo Asset Management for Enterprise. Both the products have the same look and feel, similar navigation and functionality.

The product is composed of Modules, which in turn contain applications or sub-applications. Users access the lowest level, whether it is an application or sub-application for functionality.

The Maximo Asset Management Essentials solution has multiple modules to assist the end user. Six of these key management modules are:

￿Asset

￿Work

￿Service

￿Contract

￿Materials

￿Procurement Management

Together, these modules help you capture and analyze your asset and work data and help you optimize maintenance and service initiatives throughout your organization. These six management modules are packaged in an enhanced service oriented architecture that helps simplify the creation of Web services and supports additional Web service standards such as WS-Security.

Built on a Java™ Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) component-based Internet architecture, Maximo Asset Management Essentials fits in any modern enterprise technology infrastructure and integrates easily with your business systems. With a significant focus on configuration tooling, such as Application Designer for modifying the user interface and Database Configuration for adding new tables, columns and rows. Maximo Asset Management Essentials makes it easier to tailor the software to your needs without programming. Furthermore, your configurations are upgraded with the Upgrade Utility, thus keeping you from being locked in from one application release to another.

Each key module and the business goals for which you can use it are as described in the following sections.

Asset Management

Achieve the control you need to more efficiently track and manage asset and location data throughout the asset life cycle.

￿Track asset detail—including location, work, cost and other attributes and their histories— over time, to help maximize productivity and extend asset life.

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SG24-7645-00 specifications

The IBM SG24-7645-00 is a high-performance server designed for businesses seeking robust computing solutions for demanding applications. This versatile server model integrates advanced technologies that cater to a variety of workloads, making it an excellent choice for enterprises focused on efficiency and scalability.

One of the main features of the IBM SG24-7645-00 is its powerful multi-core processing capability. The server is equipped with multiple processor options, allowing organizations to select configurations that best suit their workload requirements. This flexibility ensures that businesses can optimize performance while managing costs effectively.

The SG24-7645-00 supports large memory capacities, which is critical for data-heavy applications and virtualization environments. The server can accommodate significant amounts of RAM, enabling it to handle multiple simultaneous processes without compromising speed or performance. This characteristic is particularly useful for enterprises running large databases or complex applications that require quick data access.

In terms of storage, the IBM SG24-7645-00 features expansive options, including both traditional HDDs and faster SSDs. This variety allows businesses to balance between storage capacity and speed, ensuring that data can be retrieved and stored efficiently. Additionally, the server supports RAID configurations for enhanced data redundancy and reliability, safeguarding critical business information against loss.

Connectivity is another strong suit of the SG24-7645-00. With a range of network interface options and additional expansion slots, the server can be customized to meet specific connectivity needs. This adaptability is essential for businesses looking to build a robust IT infrastructure that can grow with emerging technologies.

Furthermore, the IBM SG24-7645-00 is built with energy efficiency in mind. The server is designed to reduce power consumption while maintaining high performance, which is increasingly important for businesses aiming to minimize operational costs and their environmental impact.

Lastly, IBM provides comprehensive support and security features for the SG24-7645-00. This ensures that organizations have access to the necessary resources for maintenance and troubleshooting, while also protecting their data with the latest security measures.

In summary, the IBM SG24-7645-00 is a powerful server that combines multi-core processing, large memory capacity, flexible storage options, robust connectivity, energy efficiency, and strong support. It's an ideal choice for businesses looking to enhance their computing capabilities and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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