On Jan 30, 2008 7:50 AM, Alan Altmark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No, Linux doesn't dispatch work on zAAPs, and I don't expect it ever will. > zIIPs and zAAPs are engines specifically created to help z/OS pricing. > Linux runs on IFLs.
So the conclusion is that when a fair amount of the workload is done by (purchased) zAAP or zIIP, then moving that away will not reduce your z/OS software charges a lot. The usage reduction of CPs should be compared against the cost of purchasing IFLs and z/VM. Maybe IBM will take your used zAAP and zIIP and convert them to IFL at reduced price. Be aware you're doing apple and pear comparison. WAS on Linux is different in resource consumption from WAS on z/OS. And DB/2 on z/OS is functionally different from the DB2 UDB on Linux. It may fit your needs, but it's not the same. Rob ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
