Networking Overview for Linux on zSeries
An IBM Redpaper publication
Note: This is publication is now archived. For reference only.
Abstract
As new hardware is introduced and z/VM virtualization technology evolves, an ever-increasing number of networking options are available to the Linux on zSeries operating system. Depending on when you implemented Linux on zSeries, the networking infrastructure you chose might now be superseded by a more advanced technology. This IBM Redpaper provides an overview of the different networking options and provides recommendations for implementing the latest networking technology available to Linux for IBM eServer zSeries.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Networking options
Physical networking options
HiperSockets
Virtualization technology
Guest LAN configuration
VSWITCH
Performance considerations
Summary