Whether you are thinking of developing PHP application on the IBM i, or you are already developing PHP applications then JumpStart PHP on i bundles from Proximity will give you the best possible tools and services to maximise your existing investment in the IBM i.
With four bundle options, organisations are able to access BCD Software’s WebSmart PHP, which is a multi-award winning PHP development application that is especially quick and easy for RPG developers to learn.
Organisations can either choose to run their applications on the PHP engine for IBM i Zend Server Basic or Professional versions. Both versions of Zend Server run natively on i. Zend Server Professional has the added benefit of having an SLA-backed support contract with Zend and the new Z-Ray features, which brings debugging, code-tracing and application monitoring functionality.
Finally, organisations are provided with a minimum of five-days JumpStart services as part of the bundles. Provided by Proximity, these services can be used for any number of activities, including:
- WebSmart PHP and Zend Server configuration
- Advice on the approaches to take
- Developing a proof of concept/pilot application
- Coaching and training staff so they can take over the development going forward
- Ongoing remote support for developers during the first three months.
PHP on i bundles have been specifically developed to meet the demands of organisations at differing stages of their PHP application development journey:
DEVSMART
Designed for organisations new to developing PHP-based applications on the IBM I, DevSmart includes the WebSmart PHP development tool, Zend Server Basic combined with JumpStart services to help you build your first application and support your staff in getting on board with PHP.
PROSMART+
ProSmart + is for organisations either planning on or already developing business-critical applications in PHP on the IBM I and includes WebSmart PHP, JumpStart services and Zend Server Professional.
PROSMART
This bundle is aimed at organisations already using WebSmart PHP to develop business-critical applications in PHP on the IBM I and includes JumpStart services and Zend Server Professional.
ZEND SERVER PROFESSIONAL
Aimed at those for organisations just wanting the supported PHP engine on i only.
More information on the bundles, or if you have got any questions on PHP on i, or want to enquire about any of the JumpStart PHP on i bundles, why not contact us?
If you are looking for some initial guidance, I would recommend reading the Pete Samway’s article on Powerwire entitled ‘How to get started with PHP on Power i’.
Posted by Paul on 25th June 2015.