Virtualization capabilities on the IBM System p servers, together with IBM middleware for SOA will help customers maximize existing hardware and software resources to centralize administrative tasks, streamline business processes and improve overall system performance, resulting in a more efficient organization.

System p Configurations for SOA Entry Points' makes use of virtualization technology in an SOA to ensure more balanced, flexible use of resources throughout a company. IBM has in fact identified five SOA entry points -- people, processes, information, connectivity and reuse. The company has created five corresponding entry point configurations of hardware, virtualization and software to facilitate the creation of an SOA.