Ever since IBM introduced IFL in 2000, mainframe customers have used it to harness the power and reliability of mainframe boxes at a much lower cost.
Linux on Z runs directly on an IFL processor or on top of z/VM, and either way channels the benefits of a superb hardware platform, fast access to storage, huge volumes, and uptimes in the range of multiple 9s after the 99.
Additionally, consolidating software licences priced per core from Intel on Linux on Z can offer substantial savings. Examples would include Oracle database, WebSphere Application Server and many other systems similarly priced.
In a similar vein migrating licences from z/OS to Linux on Z can also lower licensing fees a lot.
We’ve built and are maintaining number of z/VM-based Linux on Z installations, which customers use to run business-critical 24/7 systems, some near real-time.
Our services include:If you have a mainframe and do not use it to run Linux on Z or need additional administration resource, do call us. You’ll be glad you did.