IBM System z advantages

The zEnterprise system opens up a whole new set of possibilities for deploying new workloads. Most data centers today run their workloads across multiple platforms according to a most appropriate alignment of the workload and platform characteristics. While this approach utilizes the different strengths of the server technologies available, it can lead to added complexity and to a lack of integration across workloads. This issue becomes more problematic with the complex multi-tier applications that businesses are increasingly reliant upon.

The zEnterprise System is the first general purpose system that brings you the benefits of multiple platform architectures all under the umbrella of a single point of control, addressing many of the complexity and integration issues associated with today’s data center implementations. The zEnterprise provides an ideal environment for deploying new workloads, whether to take advantage of the System z qualities of service or to provide tighter integration of front end applications with corporate data residing on System z.

The zEnterprise system provides four primary environments for deployment of new workloads:

  • z/OS – for large scale mission critical enterprise applications, transaction serving and data serving.
  • Linux on System z – for large scale consolidation and mission critical Linux applications.
  • IBM POWER7 blades and IBM System x blades – For new and existing blade workloads with affinity to data and applications hosted on System z.
  • Dedicated workload optimizers and appliances – single function processors to accelerate performance and reduce cost.

There are, of course, no specific rules about which platform should be used for any specific application; many applications are available on the majority of platforms. But only zEnterprise System provides the flexibility and choice of deployment platforms along with centralized management and control enabling the optimal deployment scenario for your business.

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IBM provides world-class IBM mainframe technology to help today's enterprises respond quickly to evolving business conditions and with extreme flexibility. From automation to advanced virtualization technologies and open industry standards, IBM mainframes help deliver competitive advantages for enterprises contributing and succeeding on a smarter planet.

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IBM System z supports multiple operation systems:

Through its hybrid computing capability, IBM zEnterprise with IBM zEnterprise BladeCenter® Extension (zBX) also supports IBM® AIX® on Power, Microsoft Windows® and Linux® on System x®

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IBM's technology, solutions and industry expertise can help you find the competitive edge with a sharper understanding of your customers. Our System z solutions combine the foundation of IBM hardware, software and middleware with flexible financing and packaging options to help your business meet and overcome the challenges of doing business in the on demand world. IBM can help you develop a customer-centric view—and assist you in delivering the right solution and the right products.

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