Getting Started with Linux on Z Encryption for Data At-Rest

Identifying components and release levels

This chapter describes the IBM Z hardware and software components that are required or optional for Linux on Z data at-rest encryption. It includes the following topics:

•2.1, “Starting a Linux on Z data at-rest encryption implementation” on page 14

•2.2, “Required and optional hardware features” on page 15

•2.3, “Required and optional software features” on page 18

•2.4, “Cost and performance” on page 19

2.1 Starting a Linux on Z data at-rest encryption implementation

Linux on Z encryption is enabled through ...