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Virtual Loaner Program overview
Why IBM Virtual Loaner Program?
The Virtual Loaner Program (VLP) offers no-charge remote access to IBM hardware, including IBM POWER6™ and IBM POWER5™ processor-based servers on IBM AIX®, IBM i and Linux® operating systems.

  VLP features
. No charge for IBM PartnerWorld® members
. Worldwide remote access
. On demand, self-service
. Save and restore for future engagements
. E-mail-based user support
. Flexible and secure
. Develop, test, certify, port and demonstrate your applications
. Bandwidth requirements
   
  Take action
. Learn more about VLP, including available software and systems or view a tutorial about how to get started
. Get started now with reservation management
. Register your solution in the Global Solutions Directory
   
   
   
   
   
  Technologies supported
. IBM Power Systems: POWER6, POWER5
. AIX, IBM i, Linux (SUSE, RHEL)
. Cell Broadband Engine™
. IBM software (available from Software Access Catalog)
   
   
  News and announcements
. IBM i 6.1 and AIX 6.1 on POWER6 now available
. VLP provides partitions with PowerVM Lx86
. Visit the VLP blog for tips,
the latest information and
answers to your VLP questions
   

 
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