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Description

IBM z/VM is a sophisticated operating system that features a hypervisor and virtualization technology, designed to effectively manage guest servers like Linux, z/OS, and z/TPF virtual machines, as well as Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Z and LinuxONE systems. This platform is capable of operating hundreds or even thousands of guest servers on a single IBM Z or LinuxONE server with remarkable efficiency and adaptability. It accommodates various machine images and architectures, which streamlines the migration process, eases application transitions, and enables the consolidation of multiple systems onto one server. By excelling in resource sharing among virtual machines, IBM z/VM provides outstanding scalability, security, and efficiency, resulting in significant cost reductions and creating a solid foundation for cognitive computing. Its implementation supports on-premises cloud computing within a hybrid cloud framework, allowing organizations to efficiently scale and manage thousands of Linux and container workloads. Moreover, it aids in maintaining continuous availability through IBM's robust resiliency offerings, ensuring that businesses can rely on their infrastructure without interruption. This versatility makes IBM z/VM a critical asset for modern enterprises looking to optimize their IT environments.

Description

OmniOS is an open-source server operating system designed to include only essential features. Its native file system, ZFS, integrates a volume manager with robust data integrity protections. You can effortlessly share volumes using protocols like iSCSI, CIFS, and NFS. Additionally, OmniOS allows the execution of lightweight virtual machines running either OmniOS or Linux in containers, eliminating the traditional hypervisor's overhead while ensuring complete resource management. For those needing full hardware virtualization, it supports bhyve and KVM, allowing the operation of various guest systems including Microsoft Windows and FreeBSD. Network infrastructure can be virtualized through Crossbow, which offers virtual interfaces and switches, plus the option to allocate dedicated resources for specific applications. DTrace serves as a powerful dynamic tracing framework to facilitate troubleshooting across the software stack, enabling real-time instrumentation whenever needed. As an open-source project, OmniOS is self-hosting and its development is actively managed on GitHub, where contributors can submit pull requests, and anyone interested can access the source code to compile their own version of OmniOS. This environment fosters community involvement and transparency in the development process.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

FreeBSD No 
IBM LinuxONE Yes 
IBM Z Yes 
IBM Z Multi-Factor Authentication Yes 
Red Hat OpenShift Yes 
SDS IronSphere Yes 
Tape Encryption Yes 
Trusted Access Manager for Z Yes 
V:M Secure for z/VM Yes 

Integrations

FreeBSD Yes 
IBM LinuxONE No 
IBM Z No 
IBM Z Multi-Factor Authentication No 
Red Hat OpenShift No 
SDS IronSphere No 
Tape Encryption No 
Trusted Access Manager for Z No 
V:M Secure for z/VM No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/products/zvm

Vendor Details

Company Name

OmniOS

Founded

2017

Country

United Kingdom

Website

omnios.org

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