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AIX vs Linux lpar

2006-09-13 11:34:08
Subject: AIX vs Linux lpar
From: Rob Berendt <rob AT DEKKO DOT COM>
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:33:04 -0400
Anyone got a ring to throw into whether or not it's best to run Linux or
AIX in an lpar on a System i to run TSM?
Linux sounds nice because of that word "free" that keeps floating around.
And, in theory, any script kiddie can download it and run it at home, thus
flooding the market with Linux talent.
Not really sure how much it would cost to add an AIX lpar to a 570-7748
iSeries (software wise - I realize there will be considerations for RAID
controllers, etc).

Of course the real question is:  Is AIX that much more reliable to run TSM
on than Linux?

Rob Berendt
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