Why IBM for Linux solutions?
Because we're committed to providing leadership solutions to help address real business needs at a lower cost of ownership.
IBM provides unique value with our extensive platform support, enabling our clients to choose the hardware best suited to their workloads, while benefiting from a consistent Linux operating environment.
For a more detailed look into IBM's investment and commitment to Linux and the value we have provided to our clients and to the community, read the article IBM is Committed to Linux and Open Source (PDF, 113KB).
IBM Solutions for Linux
IBM Systems: Linux brings open innovation to all IBM server and storage system platforms, freeing datacenters from vendor lock-in with choice and flexibility to scale your business on the fastest growing operating system in the world.
IBM Software: IBM's software stack for Linux provides an open, robust and scalable platform for applications that can easily support changing business requirements. IBM supports over 500 software products on Linux, including software to implement SOA, Web 2.0, and Information on Demand.
IBM Services: IBM offers full support services for Linux on all IBM server platforms. IBM also offers full services solutions for planning, designing, implementing, migrating and consolidating onto Linux. A leader in Linux enablement, IBM Global Technology Services is ready to help on your next Linux project.
News
IBM's PowerLinux solutions extend the performance of POWER to new servers that run industry-standard Linux, tuned to the tasks of:
- Big data analytics
- Industry application solutions
- Open source infrastructure services
IBM wins “Best Linux Server Vendor” award
Open Virtualization
Flexible. Cost-effective. Enterprise class.
KVM is an open source hypervisor that provides enterprise-class performance and scalability to run mission critical Windows and Linux workloads. Because it’s open source, KVM is a cost effective alternative. Because IBM stands behind it, it’s ready to run your enterprise.
Learn more about Open Virtualization
Community
Linux at IBM
- Linux: an IBM 100 Icons of Progress
- Get IBM solutions with Linux
- IBM's commitment to Linux
- Migrating to Linux
- Drivers and technical resources
Comprehensive Linux solutions
IBM offers a broad range of hardware, software, and services for Linux. Find more information on supported hardware, software, virtualization, and management environments.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds
Contact IBM
Considering a purchase?
- Email IBM
- Request a quote
Or call us at: 877-426-3774
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Linux: The Era of Open Innovation
KVM: Hypervisor Security You Can Depend On (PDF, 275KB)
Harmonizing the Twin Trends of Open Source and Virtualization (PDF, 200KB)
Linux Success Stories
Analyst Whitepapers
Interested in a second opinion? These whitepapers from respected industry analysts provide deeper insights into Linux on IBM Systems, as well as competitive comparisons.
- Linux and Solaris: An Analysis of Two Strategies for Enterprise Operating Systems (PDF, 293KB)
- KVM for Server Virtualization: An Open Source Solution Comes of Age (PDF, 110KB)
- Linux: IBM’s Workload Optimization Growth Engine (PDF, 313KB)
- Harmonizing the Twin Trends of Open Source and Virtualization: How Kernel Based Virtual Machine (KVM) Drives Enterprise Business Value (PDF, 200KB)
- How the Oracle Acquisition of Sun Has Changed the Competitive Dynamics in the Server Business (PDF, 612KB)
- Energizing the Mainframe Mainstream: The Complementary Benefits of IBM’s Software and Linux on System z (PDF, 150KB)
- Virtualization & TCO: Linux vs. Microsoft (PDF, 738KB)
- Linux in the Mainstream: Growing Deployment of Business-Critical Workloads: (PDF, 191KB)
- Linux on the Desktop: Lessons from mainstream business adoption: (PDF, 439KB)
- Adding Business Value with Cross-Platform Solutions: (PDF, 167KB)
- Has IBM Kept Their Linux Promise? (PDF, 475KB)
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