Thanks to all that replied. I appreciate you confirming that Linux will run on a CP without an IFL in the LPAR. That's all I needed.
>>> [email protected] 10/07/09 10:27AM >>> I have only one production z/LINUX and a test z/LINUX that runs just fine with no IFL. Most of my production is on several z/VSE guests, but I needed a LINUX for one function... The z--option was better than another INTEL box... Now if I had a plan to add dozens of z/LINUX an IFL might look more attrictave. ... a 10 at 8 but a 1 at 2 -----Original Message----- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System on behalf of Wakser, David Sent: Wed 10/7/2009 9:18 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: z/VM Linux on Cp Adam: Please explain, for those of us not yet involved in Linux, why it's not cost effective. For example, if we already have z/VM running, there is no additional cost involved. David Wakser -----Original Message----- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Adam Thornton Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 10:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: z/VM Linux on Cp On Oct 7, 2009, at 9:09 AM, Charles Grady wrote: > > OK - this one will get a laugh if sure but -- > > Will Linux run in an LPAR with only a CP and NO IFL ? > > I know that one most likely would not run a like this for long, > but being ask to install Linux PDQ in an LPAR that does NOT have a > IFL assigned. > Thanks for the reply. Sure, it will work. But as you've identified, it's pretty much never cost-effective over the long term to do so. Adam Confidentiality Note: This e-mail, including any attachment to it, may contain material that is confidential, proprietary, privileged and/or "Protected Health Information," within the meaning of the regulations under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act as amended. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error, and any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail, including any attachment to it, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately return it to the sender and delete it from your system. Thank you. ********************************************************************************************** GDOL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This transmission may contain confidential information protected by state or federal law. The information is intended only for use consistent with the state business discussed in this transmission.If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action based on the contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please delete this email and notify the sender immediately.Your cooperation is appreciated. **********************************************************************************************
