KVM for IBM Z and LinuxONE

Overview

Kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) for IBM Z® and LinuxONE is an open source alternative to the IBM z/VM® hypervisor for the virtualization of Linux® workloads on ibm Z and IBM LinuxONE systems.

Faced with rising data demands and security concerns, KVM open source virtualization can help you to effectively meet these demands on your IBM Z and LinuxONE systems. KVM’s flexibility as a hypervisor, coupled with its open source nature makes it a perfect choice for virtualization.

Features

Optimize, protect, and scale Linux workloads

Using IBM Secure Execution

IBM Secure Execution protects the data of workloads that run in a KVM and safeguards VMs from inspection, modification or compromise by other VMs or the KVM administrator.

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Live virtual server migration

Live virtual server migration enables the relocation of Linux guests around the KVM cluster without affecting the virtual server.

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Simplified infrastructure management

Get simplified infrastructure-as-a-service management for the virtual infrastructure that is based on Red Hat® KVM.

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Extensive use of encryption

KVM supports the on-chip crypto acceleration and the Crypto Express adapter available with the IBM Z and LinuxONE platforms.

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Use cases

Standardizes configuration and operation

Promotes operational standardization through its architecture-agnostic characteristics, which make it compatible with platforms such as IBM Z and LinuxONE.

Confidential computing

Protect digital assets with confidential computing for virtual machines using IBM® Secure Execution for Linux and IBM® Hyper Protect Virtual Servers, delivering maximum security with easy-to-deploy KVM-based environments on IBM Z and LinuxONE.

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Server consolidation

Consolidate servers with KVM on the highly scalable IBM Z and LinuxONE systems to get high-density savings in terms of power consumption and floor space.

Sustainability with IBM Z

Leverages common Linux administration skills

Provides a standard set of Linux tools and interfaces that offer a common user experience across various platforms, making it easy for clients looking for trained staff to administrate their KVM deployments.