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Question 2: A prospective customer is considering a Power Systems solution with IBM i and PowerVM.
Other possible solutions being proposed to this customer are:
- x86 with Linux, Oracle, and VMware
- x86 with Windows, SQL Server, and VMware
How does the acquisition cost and TOO of the Power Systems solution compare with the x86
solutions?
A. With POWER7, the acquisition cost is lower than for both Windows and Linux offerings resulting
in a lower 3-year TOO.
B. Acquisition costs are similarfor all solutions, butthe software maintenance costs for database and
VMware raise the 3 yearTOO of the x86 solutions
C. Acquisition costs are slightly higherforthe Power Systems solution, but the significantly reduced
operational costs result in a lower TOO over 3 years.
D. The acquisition and 3 year operational costs are lower than the Windows solution, and the
Oracle maintenance fees result in a higher 3 year TOO compared to Power.
Correct Answer: C