SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z
Faster performance, tighter security, better resource utilization and reduced administration—these are just a few of the benefits of server consolidation with SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server for System z.
Features & Benefits
- Simplify Linux for System z install
- Remove one of the biggest hurdles in trying out Linux on System z servers. The SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Starter System for System z is a pre-built installation server for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z that can be easily installed on a z/VM system. Customers with little or no Linux or z/VM experience can now initiate evaluations of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z. More +
- Reliability, availability, and scalability
- The strengths of IBM System z servers are well known: rock-solid reliability; virtualization for server consolidation; the ability to quickly add processing power and run multiple workloads; security and high scalability. These strengths make System z the ideal choice for hosting back-end databases and other mission-critical applications. And when Linux—specifically SUSE Linux Enterprise Server—is added to System z, there are many additional benefits for today's businesses. More (PDF) +
- System z virtualization
- Today's IT organizations are increasing in complexity, often experiencing server sprawl as more servers are added to handle increased business demands. Linux on a System z machine running z/VM is the industry leading virtualization platform for enterprises. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z is the leading example of this platform, delivering everything you need in one box and providing faster, more secure communication among servers. More +
- Security in AppArmor®
- Secure your vulnerable applications. Don't leave your Linux servers without protection. Safeguard your applications and even the operating system from the harmful side effects of attacks, malicious applications and viruses with AppArmor. Application behavior beyond the necessary scope is denied and logged—effectively securing your systems. More +
- Lower cost of incremental workloads
- Lower Costs with Integrated Facility for Linux. An IFL costs much less than a general-purpose System z engine, making it extremely economical to run Linux workloads. Many organizations that run Linux workloads on System z servers choose to run SUSE Linux Enterprise Server-based virtual machines on IBM's z/VM on an IFL. A Linux subscription includes access to an unlimited number of virtual machines. Typically, dozens—and often hundreds—of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server virtual machines can run per IFL, which ensures a low total cost of ownership (TCO) after server consolidation. More +
- World class support
- More than 900 world-class support personnel. Don't trust your Linux servers to just anyone for support. Novell has more than 20 years of experience and more than 900 dedicated support personnel located in support centers covering every region of the world. Because Novell has long been involved in integrating its solutions with those of other vendors, our technical support personnel can tackle the toughest problems—at any scale and on any platform or combination of platforms. More +
Success & Awards
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News
- 01 Novell reduces cost of ownership for Linux on IBM System z
- 02 Novell Makes it Easier to Start with Linux on IBM's System z Mainframe
- 03 First National Bank of Omaha throws Sun out
- 04 Linux on the System z:
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Events
- Join IBM, Novell and First National Bank of Omaha to learn about the Power of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on System z
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