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

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Deploying IBM System z mainframe systems can be overwhelming and costly. But IBM and Red Hat are here to make your life easier. IBM and Red Hat have partnered together to bring the Solution Edition for Enterprise Linux for System z to market for those that need a high-performing, cost effective consolidation solution. The goal of the IBM System z Solution Edition 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 System z10 mainframe?

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

The System z Solution Edition for Enterprise Linux can add a set of 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 z10 Enterprise Class (z10 EC) or z10 Business Class (z10 BC) servers.
An IBM Enterprise Linux Server is offered as well, a standalone z10 EC or z10 BC Linux server, equipped with IFLs, memory, I/O connections and the z/VM virtualization software.

Both solutions include 3 to 5 years hardware maintenance and 3 to 5 years subscription & support.

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

Red Hat and IBM began our collaborative partership 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.

How the Red Hat and IBM Solutions Edition Offering is Different?

With the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Solutions Edition offering customers will not have an IFL limit with the number of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. And customers can renew at the promotion price with Red Hat. That's cost savings in your pocket!

Solutions Edition Offering from IBM and Red Hat

When moving mission critical systems to Linux on System z, you'll want to rely on the Linux industry leader - Red Hat. We have highly competitive pricing options. Contact us today to learn more about how Red Hat Enterprise Linux on System z for the Solution Edition for Enterprise Linux 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.