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- Linux and IBM System x (133KB)
- Linux: IBM’s Workload Optimization Growth Engine (312KB)
- Open virtualization with KVM
- Server product services for Linux
- Success stories
- Linux and IBM
Linux® running on IBM System x® and BladeCenter® provides an open, reliable and secure IT environment that can easily scale as workloads demand. The IBM System x and BladeCenter families offer a broad range of servers available with the Linux operating system for customers who desire one-stop shopping. The range of Linux offerings available on System x and BladeCenter gives you the flexibility to deploy precisely the solution you need to help your business realize innovation.
Linux offerings
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Running Red Hat Enterprise® Linux on IBM System x and BladeCenter provides enhanced security features for your business-critical applications and real-time data with reliability and availability
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server running on IBM System x and BladeCenter offers a reliable, high-performance solution providing application flexibility and enhanced virtualization capabilities.
Oracle Linux
IBM provides server hardware warranty support for customers interested in deploying Oracle® Linux on IBM System x and BladeCenter portfolio of industry-standard servers.
Asianux Server
Asianux, a leading Linux distribution supported on IBM System x and BladeCenter servers in Asia Pacific countries provides enhanced compatibility, security and easy-to-use features along with high reliability.
