IBM AIX operating system
Secure, scalable and robust open standards-based UNIX operating system
The innovation continues
Celebrating 35 Years of Innovation
For over three decades, our customers have trusted AIX to run their most mission critical applications. As we enter a new era, AIX will continue to drive innovation with hybrid cloud and open source capabilities helping customers build and deploy modern applications in a secure and resilient environment.
Celebrating constant innovation on the AIX platform on its 35th anniversary (1:15)
Introducing Power10
IBM Power10: Engineered for agility
Meet the next generation of IBM Power servers, the foundation of a frictionless¹ hybrid cloud experience.
Overview
Why AIX on IBM Power
Enterprises need infrastructure that is secure, highly available and adaptable to meet changing business demands. AIX®️ on Power delivers these capabilities and more, with the performance, reliability and security your mission-critical data requires.
App modernization with AIX
Build cloud native apps and co-locate with AIX
Modernize applications quickly and safely using IBM accelerators and tools.
Drive agility in the cloud with AIX
Simplify and accelerate cloud deployment of your AIX apps with an architecture consistent with your on-prem environment.
Automate and manage AIX infrastructure as code
Save time and reduce IT costs by accelerating application deployment with Ansible.
Benefits
Integrating and expanding your existing IT infrastructure into new emerging workloads
Leadership security
AIX UNIX operating system maintains a strong, long-standing security focus and reputation. Security features include Trusted AIX to easily harden the security settings of the system and Trusted Execution to control the integrity of the system.
Unmatched uptime
Power systems running AIX 7.2 have the lowest percentage of unplanned annual server downtime and best-in-class reliability. This powerful UNIX OS continues to provide game-changing features such as AIX Live Update, which allows you to apply new AIX OS levels without a system restart.
Investment protection
With a 30-year history of innovation, AIX OS continues to deliver on its robust roadmap with every release. The long-standing AIX focus on binary compatibility allows applications to run unchanged and without recompilation on the newest releases—guaranteed.
Your roadmap to AIX
Get the AIX strategy guide and discover how AIX will support your enterprise cloud and AI initiatives. Hear from businesses that are transforming their work with AIX, see the latest upgrades to the software stack, and learn about IBM’s commitment to AIX through the AIX roadmap to 2030.
IBM AIX latest versions
New! AIX 7.3
Our first 35 years of OS evolution are just the start! AIX 7.3 will continue the legacy of innovation with enhanced capabilities that deliver the resiliency, security and scale needed to get your IT environment hybrid cloud ready.
AIX 7.2
Innovation for enterprise UNIX. Less downtime, more reliability. AIX 7.2 on POWER helps you stay available and secure with breakthrough features like Live Updates. Apply new OS levels without disruption, increase your uptime and deliver superior performance.
AIX 7.1
A proven investment. Grow your IT infrastructure and manage changing workloads using AIX 7.1. With enhanced virtualization capabilities and Power technology, you can enjoy tremendous vertical scalability with industry-leading efficiency.
Featured software and tools
AIX expansion pack
Extends the base operating system capabilities and is included with every new order when media is selected.
AIX web download pack
Offers additional applications and tools available for download. (Requires login to IBM.com)
Open-source package repository for AIX
The AIX Toolbox for Linux applications provides important pre-requisite technologies such as Python and YUM for solutions like Ansible Automation.
Compilers for AIX
Take advantage of a 60-day no-cost trial for any of these advanced compilers for AIX and IBM Power.
Software from Business Partners
Find more than 160 validated solutions to help you make the most of your investment in IBM Power.
Key IBM Power software components
AIX case studies
Resources
Next steps
IBM Power helps deliver a frictionless experience in extending mission-critical workloads across hybrid cloud, without requiring additional middleware or application refactoring.