> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linux on 390 Port On Behalf Of Mark Pace
>
> On Feb 1, 2008 8:42 AM, Mehdi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Hi List,
> >
> > I'm a newbie not linux world but to zLinux world. As I know I should
> > be able to install zLinux on zseries standalone or under zvm but
don't
> > know the difference, which one is better, preferable and WHY? I know
> > I'm limited in number of LPARs if I install zLinux standalone but
what
> > are other benefits or pitfalls if I install zLinux under zvm or
> > install it standalone...
>
> The MAJOR benefit to running Linux under z/VM is shared
> resources. LPAR requires dedicated hardware. Under z/VM you
> share, DASD, Memory, OSA's.
> You also get the, IMHO, HUGE benefit of VDISK for swapping.
Virtual network: No physical wires, switches; no (or reduced) need to
encrypt/decrypt data "in transit" within the box (CPU savings).
-jc-
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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
