Linux on IBM z Systems can offer customers cost savings, in addition to levels of security, and scalability not available with other platforms. Running the Linux operating system on z Systems provides an enterprise grade Linux solution, especially with the new IBM z13 (z13), and from the synergistic combination of z/VM virtualization, IBM Wave for z/VM virtualization management, and other technologies, such as IBM Spectrum Scale—based on IBM GPFS, IBM zAware and the IBM GDPS Virtual Appliance.
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