Embrace a cost effective Linux migration on System z mainframes - Consolidate with Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Your Leader in Linux - Offering Deals for IBM System z

Deploying IBM System z mainframe systems can be overwhelming and costly. IBM and Red Hat are here to make your life easier. IBM and Red Hat have partnered together to bring Red Hat Enterprise Linux to the new IBM zEnterprise 114 mainframe for those that need a high-performing, cost effective consolidation solution. The goal of the IBM zEnterprise 114 running Red Hat Enterprise Linux is to improve your return of investment (ROI) through server virtualization and workload consolidation on a single mainframe.

Why the IBM zEnterprise 114 mainframe?

Why wouldn't you pick IBM's mainframe? It's well known to provide the opportunity to minimize IT costs - focusing on optimal resource utilization, high flexibility, easy and fast provisioning, load-balancing and efficient systems management. There are two offerings available from IBM:

• The IBM zEnterprise 196 supports up to 80 Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) processors, memory and I/O connectivity, and z/VM virtualization software to an existing mainframe system. Flexible configurations are offered to extend your existing infrastructure.
• The IBM zEnterprise 114 business class mainframe supports up to 10 IFL processors, memory, I/O connections, and the z/VM virtualization software.

Both solutions support connectivity to the zBladeCenter (zBX) addition, where you can run both x86 and POWER blade workloads.

Why Red Hat Enterprise Linux for the IBM System z mainframes?

Red Hat and IBM began our collaborative partnership more than 10 years ago to expand the use of enterprise solutions on Linux. We've delivered value to our joint customers through the combination of open source solutions, comprehensive services, solid platforms, and technology leadership. Why Red Hat Enterprise Linux? It's simple:

• You're online. All the time. No compromises.
• Solid performance, security and efficiency.
  • Scalable to serve your business - see how Red Hat Enterprise Linux beats other operating systems on performance and scalability.
• Improve your security best practices without increasing complexity.
• Do all this at lower, more predictable cost. Read how you can reduce TCO, become greener and administer your systems more efficiently with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Limited Time Promotion for Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the zEnterprise 114 Mainframe

Now you can now receive up to 50% off the cost of a Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription on the IBM zEnteprise 114 business class mainframe. That's cost savings in your pocket! When moving mission critical systems to Linux on System z, you'll want to rely on the Linux industry leader - Red Hat. Contact us today to learn more about how Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the IBM zEnterprise 114 is the top solution for your business.

Act now! Find out how you can consolidate your environment for a solid, cost effective solution offered by IBM and Red Hat.

Red Hat Enterprise Managed Linux is a pre-packaged bundle of RHEL plus provisioning and management entitlements to Red Hat Network (RHN), the Red Hat Systems Management utility. Offer conditions: available until the end of this year (ends 12/31/2011). No minimum purchase required, with no limit on IFL's. Offer is valid for z114 business class mainframe only.