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Linux Handbook A Guide to IBM Linux Solutions and Resources



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Abstract

IBM has a strong commitment to Linux as an operating system and Linux-based solutions. This IBM WhitepaperRedpaper Redbook gives a broad understanding of IBM products and how they relate to the Linux operating system. It tries to encapsulate the IBM Software Solutions that are available for Linux-based servers. It also describes the Linux enablement throughout the IBM eServer product line.

This second edition includes a new chapters on Linux Solutions and IBM Storage in a Linux environment. All the other chapters have been revised to cover new IBM announcements, and the amazing growth in Linux adoption.

This IBM Redbook offers enough information to give you a high-level understanding of Linux. Therefore, it is not meant to be a highly technical document. It also provides pointers to further sources of information.

This redbook is intended for IBM representatives, business partners, and customers who are involved in considering and planning Linux-based software solutions. You will find this redbook particularly helpful if you are planning to test or implement Linux in an enterprise.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to Linux
Chapter 2. Open source software
Chapter 3. Linux, UNIX, and Windows systems
Chapter 4. zSeries and Linux
Chapter 5. xSeries and Linux
Chapter 6. pSeries and Linux
Chapter 7. iSeries and Linux
Chapter 8. TotalStorage and Linux
Chapter 9. IBM Software for Linux
Chapter 10. Linux clusters
Chapter 11. IBM Services for Linux
Chapter 12. Linux solutions

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Publish Date
14 January 2005

Last Update
19 January 2005

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Author(s)
Nick Harris
Francois Armingaud (FDA)
Massimiliano Belardi
Cameron Hunt
William Malchisky Jr.
Jim Taylor
Randy Kuseske
Dan Lacine
Tomomi Takada
Dirk Webbeler
Alexander Zaretsky
Ralph Cooley
Bob Waite

ISBN
0738490431

IBM Form Number
SG24-7000-01

Number of pages
508