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Linux on IBM System x and BladeCenter

Providing an open, reliable and secure IT environment

  
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 preloaded 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.  
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Linux offerings
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.

Oracle Enterprise Linux
IBM provides server hardware support for customers interested in deploying Oracle Enterprise Linux on IBM System x and BladeCenter portfolio of industry-standard servers.

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.

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


 Linux Resources
IBM Linux Redbooks Linux training
IBM developerWorks for Linux Linux software
Linux security certifications Linux and IBM

 
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