I have no exact formula for that, but basically you need a break even volume of servers. We have run Linux in z/VM since 2000, and we also have a big farm of x86 Linux. Of course it depends what mix of servers you have. My guess is that somewhere around 200-300 Linux servers is the break even point for you. The more the better. Also there are some software much cheaper to run in z due to license rules(cost per core). Oracle is the best one here.
My guess is that you 14 IFL:s easy make that business case for you. That would be about 500-700 virtual Linux servers. Calculate the TCO of 500 Linux in x86, also don't forget not all services runs ok in vmware. Probably your db2 databases needs standalone x86 servers, making the z-case better. BR /Tore ________________________________________________ Tore Agblad zOpen, IT Services Volvo Group Headquarters Corporate Process & IT SE-405 08, Gothenburg Sweden E-mail: [email protected] http://www.volvo.com/volvoit/global/en-gb/ -----Original Message----- From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Will, Chris Sent: den 1 februari 2016 6:37 To: [email protected] Subject: TCO comparison Intel vs EC12 IFLs Any TCO comparisons of Intel x86 processors (vmware) vs EC12 IFLs that is not authored by IBM? We are comparing costs on a EC12 14 IFL system running WMB, WAS, and DB2 vs running this on an x86 solution running vmware. Looking for information on how many x86 cores would be needed to replace the EC12 IFLs. Chris Will The information contained in this communication is highly confidential and is intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom this communication is directed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any viewing, copying, disclosure or distribution of this information is prohibited. Please notify the sender, by electronic mail or telephone, of any unintended receipt and delete the original message without making any copies. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network of Michigan are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information on Linux on System z, visit http://wiki.linuxvm.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information on Linux on System z, visit http://wiki.linuxvm.org/
