System x Virtualization Strategies

IBM® is the global leader in enterprise class virtualization solutions. IBM offers a full range of virtualization hardware, including the IBM Enterprise X Architectures (eX4 and eX5), as well as software. As more modern computing is becoming open and standards-based, IBM is also a global partner with both hardware and software vendors of virtualization technologies, such as VMware's ESX.

This IBM Redpaper™ publication discusses many of the major virtualization environments that run on IBM System x®, particularly the eX4 architecture. The audience for this paper includes decision-makers, consultants, architects, and planners who want to consider the benefits of virtualization on System x.

Chapter 1. System x virtualization strategies
Chapter 2. The IBM Enterprise X Architectures
Chapter 3. Virtualization strategies architectural overview
Chapter 4. VMware vSphere
Chapter 5. Microsoft Hyper-V R2 and System Center
Chapter 6. Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (KVM)
Chapter 7. Citrix XenServer
Chapter 8. IBM Systems Director VMControl
Chapter 9. Conclusion

Related product families

Product families related to this document are the following:

• 4-Socket Rack Servers
• Large Memory Capacity Servers
• Microsoft Windows
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• VMware vSphere