All-in-One Guides:Mainframe Management
Chapter 1: Mainframe modernization
Linux on the mainframe
The business case for running Linux on the mainframe practically argues itelf to the CIO. But is it right for you? Learn about running Linux on the mainframe in this section.
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Linux on the IBM mainframe: When is it the right choice?
12 Oct 2007
Article - A recent Gartner report looks at the arguments for and against running Linux on the mainframe.
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Third-party software costs killing mainframe growth
10 Jan 2007
Article - A new Gartner survey reflects mainframe trends in third-party software costs, Linux adoption and IBM's struggle to bring new blood to the platform.
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IBM offers a free server "hop" for Linux apps
31 Aug 2006
Article - At the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Big Blue unveiled a huge free-of-cost ISV initiative that allows for the "hopping" of Linux applications from one IBM server to the next.
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Novell SUSE Linux mainframe starter kit passes security muster
13 Feb 2008
Article - Novell has released a starter kit to facilitate testing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on the mainframe.
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Getting started on Linux on the mainframe
Ask the Expert - Are there any good information sources that explain the basics of Linux on the mainframe? I am interested in learning more about Linux on the mainframe and its capabilities, but the concepts are very new to me.
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Can you run Linux on bare metal on the mainframe?
Ask the Expert - Running Linux on bare metal on the mainframe.
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Oracle shop ditches Unix for Linux on the mainframe
21 Feb 2007
Article - The province of Quebec is consolidating hundreds of Oracle database instances to Linux on a mainframe running z/VM, a move that will simplify database management and save it millions.
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03 Jan 2006
Article - Linux on the mainframe continues to gain supporters and make life easier. But zSeries users don't want to consolidate themselves out of a job.
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Tip - Discover how Linux on the mainframe -- in this case, the IBM System z Server -- compares with Unix, in terms of its availability, features and performance.
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Which Linux distro is most mainframe worthy
Ask the Expert - Which Linux distro is the best choice for the mainframe?