System x operating systems

Linux® running on System x® and BladeCenter® servers provides high performance, cost-effective, enterprise-class solutions. Take advantage of the power of open standards and build your Linux infrastructure backed by IBM leadership and industry-leading Linux distributions.

Microsoft® Windows® Server running on System x and BladeCenter servers provides outstanding performance, scalability and availability for Windows computing workloads. Mitigate risk and maximize productivity with IT platforms optimized to run a range of Microsoft Windows Server offerings.

VMware® with System x and BladeCenter servers provides a highly flexible, reliable and scalable IT environment. Implement VMware with our industry-leading hardware solutions designed for virtualization.

Solaris™ 10 running on System x and BladeCenter servers delivers the performance, reliability and security needed for demanding technical compute applications with a simple, safe and robust infrastructure.