Linux for IBM Business Partners

Benefits and support for IBM Business Partners

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Optimized systems. Optimal innovation.

New innovative systems from IBM help you with your most complex business challenges

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Getting started with IBM Systems Director

IBM Business Partner solution roadmap

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Virtual access for simplified porting and development on IBM PowerLinux

New: The IBM Virtual Loaner Program (VLP) offers pre-installed
tools to help you port to Linux on IBM Power Systems servers, including
PowerLinux SDK, C++ Compiler and the Advanced Toolchain.

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Optimized systems. Optimal innovation.

Getting started with IBM Systems Director

Simplified porting to IBM PowerLinux

Why Linux - Find out about the ISV benefits for Linux®, the premier open source operating system for IBM Systems.

Port from Sun to IBM platforms

SDK for Linux on POWER

All-in-one solution for developing software on Linux on POWER platforms

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Red Hat and IBM
Red Hat Enterprise Linux running on IBM System x and IBM BladeCenter provides an open, reliable and secure IT environment that can scale as workloads demand. The result: an agile and intelligent business that gives you an edge in competitive markets, even under tough economic conditions.
Novell and IBM
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server running on IBM System x and IBM BladeCenter provides an open, reliable and secure IT environment that can easily scale as workloads demand.

Migrate to Linux with IBM

There are many ways to come to Linux.

Migration to Linux® can save thousands in lower administrative, licensing and hardware costs. It's secure, reliable and efficient. Learn how the following migration opportunities can help you immediately maximize your return on investment.