Thanks for replies, so seems that the main reason behind using zLinux under z/VM is to have shared resources (CPU, DASD,...) in better management. Will you suggest z/VM if you have to install z/OS instead zLinux too or that is another story? Main reason why I want to try zLinux on zSeries is to have some services like mail/web/ftp... on the Z machine and see if Java applications have better performance on zLinux than z/OS, any ideas?
Thanks --Mehdi On 01/02/2008, Mark Post <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>> On Fri, Feb 1, 2008 at 8:42 AM, in message > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 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... > > You can think of LPAR as being equivalent to installing Linux on a single > midrange server. You can think of z/VM as XEN or VMware on massive doses of > steroids. Other people have given a lot of concrete reasons why you would > want to use z/VM. I'll just say that if z/VM is a possibility, *go with it* > and don't look back. LPARs are a pain in the neck. > > > Mark Post > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > -- Yours Sincerely, Mehdi ---------------------------------------------------------------------- /* Of one Essence is the human race, Thusly has Creation put the Base; One Limb impacted is sufficient, For all Others to feel the Mace. ~Saadi (persian poet) -1258 */ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
