<p>This IBM® RedpaperTM publication is a comprehensive guide that covers IBM Power Virtualization Performance (PowerVPTM) for IBM Power SystemsTM Version 1.1.3. The objective of this paper is to introduce the features and benefits of PowerVP:<br><ul><br><li>Real-time monitoring<br><li>Intuitive and customizable GUI<br><li>Background data collection<br><li>Multiple dynamic views<br><li>Recording and replay<br><li>Data stores<br><li>Thresholds and alarms<br></ul><br>This publication is for professionals who are involved in performance and capacity planning, support, design, and deployment of IBM PowerVM® on IBM Power Systems. The intended audience includes the following roles:<br><ul><br><li>Clients<br><li>Capacity planning managers<br><li>Sales and marketing professionals<br><li>IT Architects<br><li>Technical support professionals<br><li>IBM Business Partners independent software vendors<br></ul><br>This paper explains the current set of IBM PowerVP features and documents the installation and configuration. It includes real-life examples of use of PowerVM.</p><p>It is intended to help you take advantage of the capabilities of IBM Power Systems and optimize the use of system resources.</p>