Why Linux on Z?
The Linux operating system benefits from the IBM Z platform’s capabilities and strengths.
With Linux on the new IBM z15™ and LinuxONE III, you can transform your application and data portfolio with innovative data privacy, security, and cyber resiliency capabilities – all delivered through a hybrid cloud.
The mainframe is open
Run open-source software on IBM Z and LinuxONE for optimal security, performance and scalability.
Innovate faster with Red Hat® OpenShift® and IBM Cloud Paks® – a cloud native platform that is open to any app, team, or infrastructure and containerized software that can run workloads and data anywhere.
Certifications and IBM-tested platforms
Find the information and support you need for certified and IBM-tested Linux platforms of the distribution partners Red Hat, SUSE and Canonical (Ubuntu).
Celebrating Linux
20 years of Linux on IBM Z, 5 years of IBM LinuxONE and 1 year of Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Z and LinuxONE.
Hear from customers
TES Enterprise Solutions
Red Hat OpenShift support significantly increases options for cloud integration.
NCFB
Delivers fast, personalized customer services at scale with cutting-edge IBM technology.
IBM live virtual classes
Learn about Linux on Z, z/VM, IBM Wave for z/VM, KVM on Z and more.
IBM training for Linux and z/VM
IBM training and skills
Get training in your preferred format through the IBM Skills Gateway.
IBM Systems Lab Services
Consultants with proven expertise can help you design and deliver Linux, z/VM, and KVM infrastructure solutions.
IBM open source support
Our Linux distribution partners provide support for their distributions.
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