IBM AIX & UNIX Systems Administration Services

(AIX, Linux, SUSE, Red Hat & Solaris)

Enterprise AIX & UNIX Systems Administration

Baby Blue provides professional IBM AIX and UNIX systems administration services across complex enterprise environments.

We support organisations running:

• IBM AIX on Power Systems
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise
• Sun Solaris
• Mixed UNIX estates

Our service ensures your UNIX and AIX platforms remain secure, current and performance-optimised.

What Our AIX & UNIX Administration Covers

Our structured systems administration includes:

• AIX OS patching and upgrade management
• Linux patch governance (Red Hat & SUSE)
• Solaris systems administration
• Firmware lifecycle management
• LPAR configuration and optimisation
• VIOS administration
• PowerHA configuration and failover testing
• Security hardening and audit preparation
• Backup validation and disaster recovery readiness
• Performance analysis and remediation
• Automation and scripting support

This is proactive systems care, not ticket-based helpdesk support.

Engagement Options

Our AIX and UNIX support can be delivered as:

• Fully Managed Systems Administration

We assume operational responsibility for defined areas of your estate.

• Part-Managed or Shared Model

Your internal team retains day-to-day oversight while we manage specialist tasks.

• Structured Monthly Engineering Allocation

Access to senior UNIX system administrator expertise on a predictable basis.

Ideal For Organisations That:

• Lack in-house AIX expertise
• Operate mixed AIX and Linux estates
• Require disciplined patch and firmware governance
• Need PowerHA or virtualisation oversight
• Want predictable UNIX support costs

The Result

• Improved stability across mission-critical UNIX platforms
• Reduced exposure to firmware and patch risk
• Reliable HA and recovery readiness
• Access to experienced AIX and UNIX engineers without permanent headcount

Discuss Your AIX or UNIX Environment

We provide structured environment reviews to assess risk, lifecycle exposure and operational maturity across IBM Power and UNIX platforms.