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Linux on the Mainframe under z/VM Speaker: Shari Killion Running Linux® instances on z/VM® is increasingly widespread as enterprises leverage this platform to bring new workloads to the zSeries®. Through virtualization, you can take advantage of the efficient, robust System z™ technology across your enterprise - and significantly reduce costs. When you run Linux as a guest of z/VM, the power and resources of the mainframe are utilized as needed, so you don't have to purchase and maintain separate dedicated hardware for each Linux server. Instead, hundreds of instances can run on just one z/VM host. Imagine creating instances with just a click of a button - and quickly creating configurations tailored to fit your environment. With automated instance management, a non-Linux or non-z/VM expert can easily create, configure, and maintain many virtual Linux instances under z/VM.
Using automated instance management, a non-Linux or non-z/VM expert can easily create, configure, and maintain many virtual Linux instances under z/VM. You can also: Reduce power and management costs by eliminating physical footprints Eliminate errors with accurate configuration of Linux instances Centrally view and manage all Linux instances Provide efficient and automated resource utilization