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Linux® on the Mainframe
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Linux® on the Mainframe

by John Eilert, Maria Eisenhaendler, Dorothea Matthaeus, Ingolf Salm
June 2003
Intermediate to advanced
464 pages
10h 33m
English
Pearson

Overview

  • Leverage Linux on the mainframe for a true business advantage

  • Covers zSeries and S/390 mainframes

  • Contains over 100 pages of reference material

  • Includes detailed examples and maximization techniques

  • The complete mainframe guide to leveraging the power of Linux

    Linux on the Mainframe is the comprehensive guide to the fastest growing trend in IT. IBM's Linux experts present peerless instruction in the art of planning for and making the most of a Linux mainframe. This book's in-depth coverage includes virtualization, deployment, data management, debugging, security, systems management, application porting, and much more.

  • Sample companies that demonstrate the strengths and potential shortcomings of Linux on the mainframe

  • Complete business analysis, including Total Cost of Ownership, server consolidation techniques, and IT infrastructure simplification

  • Examples of deploying middleware and other tools

  • In-depth introductions to the latest trends, developments, and technologies related to Linux on the mainframe

  • Background information on mainframes and Linux for the lay reader

  • Key techniques for deploying Linux servers and building integrated server environments

  • For anyone involved in the planning, deploying, management, or administration of a mainframe, Linux on the Mainframe is a vital resource.

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