5900B1K
IBM Expert Labs for IBM Cloud
Third-party support for the IBM 5900B1K: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
IBM IBM Expert Labs for IBM Cloud (PID 5900B1K) — enterprise software available through IBM Passport Advantage with 20 part numbers - Third party support available
24/7 engineers own your 5900B1K incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- family
- Cloud
- pid
- 5900B1K
Common Part Numbers(20)
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| D0G4DZX | IBM Expert Labs Architect on IBM Cloud for ROKS or IKS Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4EZX | IBM Expert Labs Architect on IBM Cloud for Satellite Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4FZX | IBM Expert Labs Architect on IBM Cloud for Hyper Protect Crypto Services Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4HZX | IBM Expert Labs Architect on IBM Cloud for VMware Transformation |
| D0G4IZX | IBM Expert Labs Architect on IBM Cloud for Security and Compliance Center Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4JZX | IBM Expert Labs 2 Day Architect on IBM Cloud for VMware Transformation |
| D0G4KZX | IBM Expert Labs Build on IBM Cloud for Security and Compliance Center Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4LZX | IBM Expert Labs Build on IBM Cloud Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4MZX | IBM Expert Labs Build on IBM Cloud for Satellite Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4NZX | IBM Expert Labs Build on IBM Cloud for Hyper Protect Crypto Services Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4PZX | IBM Expert Labs Build on IBM Cloud for DevSecOps Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4QZX | IBM Expert Labs Build on IBM Cloud for ROKS or IKS Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4SZX | IBM Expert Labs 2 Day Architect on IBM Cloud for Security and Compliance Center Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4TZX | IBM Expert Labs Build on IBM Cloud for VMware Transformation |
| D0G4VZX | IBM Expert Labs 2 Day Architect on IBM Cloud for Hyper Protect Crypto Services Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4WZX | IBM Expert Labs Architect on IBM Cloud Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4XZX | IBM Expert Labs 2 Day Architect on IBM Cloud Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4YZX | IBM Expert Labs 2 Day Architect on IBM Cloud for Satellite Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D0G4ZZX | IBM Expert Labs 2 Day Architect on IBM Cloud for ROKS or IKS Engagement Remotely Delivered Service |
| D1PQ0LL | IBM Expert Labs Build MVP for IBM Cloud Native Applications Engagement Remote Delivery Services |
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for 5900B1K — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for 5900B1K?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for 5900B1K when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
5900B1K Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBM 5900B1K still supported?
Yes. The 5900B1K is currently supported by IBM, and third-party support is available as an alternative — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance help independent of the vendor contract.
How much does third-party support for the 5900B1K cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.