IBM’s Lx86 permits Linux applications run on Unix servers
Posted by chintan | Posted in PC technology | Posted on 05-02-2008
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He “Lx86″ ability, to be included in IBM’s PowerVM virtualization software, allows x86-based Linux applications to run on IBM’s System p and Power-based Unix systems without modification, media account Thursday. “The ability will make simpler the consolidation of Unix and Linux server sprawls,” said Scott Handy, vice president of advertising and strategy for IBM Power Systems. “Running Linux applications in the Unix environment can reduce the cost of server consolidation and energy use and increase benefit utilization.”
The systems will mechanically detect and run Linux-based binaries designed for x86 environments. “Lx86 is a way to say ‘Whatever you have, it can run,” said Scott Handy. Lx86 will be a useful tool for people looking to wander from Linux systems to other IBM systems, IBM said. The company offers both Unix and Linux in service systems on its servers.
The capability will be included in all editions of IBM’s PowerVM platform, which it also renamed Tuesday from the higher Power Virtualization platform. The software now includes an Express edition targeted at small- and medium-size business. It allows customers to create up to three partitions on a server and control the use of computer cycles to get optimal presentation.
