IBM AIX Support
Extended Technical Solutions offers expert third-party support for IBM™ AIX©, covering all versions and environments.
As IBM phases out older versions of AIX on upgrading isn’t always an option. That’s why we’ve built a team of AIX-certified engineers who specialize in maintaining legacy systems—so you don’t have to pay a premium or go without coverage.
We provide reliable support for AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 TL5, 7.2 TL5, and even the upcoming 7.3 TL0, which IBM plans to end support for in December 2025. With us, you’ll have access to critical updates and firmware before official support ends—keeping your systems secure and operational.
No more premature end-of-life worries. We help you extend the life of your AIX infrastructure so you can focus on what matters most—your business.
Stay secure. Stay supported. Stay in control.
hoose Extended Technical Solutions and our XTEKPROTECT™ program for trusted AIX support—without the OEM price tag.
What is Covered for AIX
What is Covered for AIX
Comprehensive AIX Support from Extended Technical Solutions
Extended Technical Solutions is your trusted partner for comprehensive IBM™ AIX support, tailored to the evolving needs of modern enterprises. Our innovative, hands-on approach spans a wide range of critical functions to ensure your systems run efficiently, securely, and without interruption.
Key Areas of Expertise
🔧 Logical Volume Manager (LVM):
Efficient storage management and performance tuning.
💾 System Recovery with mksysb:
Fast recovery using system images to minimize downtime.
🔐 C2 Security, PAM & User Access: Secure environments with advanced authentication and access control.
🛡️ Trusted AIX© & RBAC:
Align user roles and privileges with business needs securely.
🌐 Network Installation Manager (NIM):
Streamlined installation and provisioning across AIX© systems.
🔗 Complex Network Setups: LACP, PEGP, stacked VLANs—
configured for performance and reliability.
📦 SAN Boot, Multipathing & NPIV:
High availability and optimized storage access.
📊 LPAR & DLPAR Support:
Maximize hardware efficiency with flexible partitioning.
🧬 Cryptographic System Management:
Safeguard data with robust encryption and policy controls.
📁 JFS & JFS2 Management:
Compression, encryption, and file system optimization.
AIX Product Overlay Support
We also provide specialized support for AIX product overlays such as:
PowerVM© (VIOS©)
PowerHA© (HACMP©)
Our deep expertise across all AIX versions ensures consistent performance and reliable system operations.
Why Choose Extended Technical Solutions?
With Extended Technical Solutions, your AIX infrastructure is managed by certified professionals who know the platform inside and out.
Partner with us today to take control of your AIX environment.
AIX Patching Solutions
We specialize in developing custom fixes for essential services—even when IBM™ no longer provides updates. For example, we address known security flaws in services like Secure Shell (SSH) by leveraging freely available code and building new Base OS (BOS) packages to patch vulnerabilities effectively.
What We Patch
We provide custom replacements for critical vulnerabilities in default AIX network services, including:
🔒 Secure Shell (SSH): Fixes for known security weaknesses.
⏱️ Network Time Protocol (NTP): Maintains reliable and secure time sync.
🌐 Telnet, rsh, rlogin, rexec: Legacy service patches (SSH migration recommended).
💬 talk, ntalk, writesrv: Securing communication tools.
📧 Sendmail: Protection against mail service exploits.
📡 SNMP: Securing your network management.
⚙️ inetd & internal services: Reinforcing daemon process security.
Important Limitations
While our patching solutions cover a wide range of vulnerabilities, there are some limitations:
❌ Kernel-level vulnerabilities are not supported.
❌ Local-only privilege escalations fall outside our scope.
❌ IBM or third-party drivers cannot be patched.
❌ Proprietary software without public or open-source equivalents is not eligible.