8.7. Summary
When considering security for Linux on the mainframe, remember that:
The hardware itself enjoys a higher level of physical security than the average server farm through virtualization and reduced physical resources.
z/VM can help by using:
- Defined roles that scope authority
- Guest definitions to diversify types of guests and their authorizations
- Virtual communications that eliminate the risk of wire-tapping
The use of a mainframe and z/VM can lower the total cost of ownership:
Because fewer people need access to the physical machine, the cost of repairing damages caused by intentional or unintentional tampering with the system console, cables, and other hardware is lowered.
z/VM ensures consistency and speed when defining the secure ...
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