Running Linux on IBM System z9 and zSeries under z/VM

This IBM Redbooks publication discusses running Linux under z/VM on IBM System z9 and zSeries platforms. We describe enhancements available in z/VM Version 5.1. The intended audience for this book is IT administrators responsible for installing and configuring z/VM 5.1 systems running Linux guests....

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Geiselhart, Gregory (MitwirkendeR)
Körperschaft:
International Business Machines Corporation
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
[Place of publication not identified] IBM International Technical Support Organization 2006
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
Zusammenfassung:
This IBM Redbooks publication discusses running Linux under z/VM on IBM System z9 and zSeries platforms. We describe enhancements available in z/VM Version 5.1. The intended audience for this book is IT administrators responsible for installing and configuring z/VM 5.1 systems running Linux guests. Using Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP), z/VM 5/1 can be installed on and operate from SCSI disks. Configured as emulated Fixed Block Architecture (FBA) disks, z/VM 5.1 can use FCP-attached disks for its system paging, spooling, directory, and minidisks. z/VM 5.1 adds new functions for Virtual Switches (VSWITCH). For increased network security, guests must have authorization before connecting to a VSWITCH. z/VM 5.1 introduces VSWITCH Layer 2 support. Operating at Layer 2, a VSWITCH delivers and receives network traffic in Ethernet frames. This provides the ability to handle non-IP protocols such as SNA, NetBIOS, and IPX. In addition, Layer 2 support reduces network latency and CPU overhead.
Umfang:
1 online resource (x, 68 p.) : ill.
text file
Anmerkungen:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 65-66) and index.
Schriftenreihe:
IBM redbooks Running Linux on IBM System z9 and zSeries under z/VM
Schlagworte:
Linux.
z/VM.
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