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IBM Delivers IBM Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z and Linuxone 1.0 to Run Red Hat Enterprise Linux on IBM Z and IBM Linuxone Servers IBM United States Software Announcement 220-370, dated September 15, 2020 IBM delivers IBM Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z and LinuxONE 1.0 to run Red Hat Enterprise Linux on IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE servers Table of contents 1 Overview 4 Technical information 2 Key requirements 5 Ordering information 2 Planned availability date 7 Terms and conditions 3 Program number 7 Prices 4 Publications 7 Order now At a glance Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for IBM Z and LinuxONE can now be ordered through the Entitled Software (ESW) configurator using Shopz to run RHEL Linux on IBM Z and LinuxONE. The Linux operating system benefits from the mainframe's capabilities and strengths, including: • Exceptional data security • Availability • Performance • Cost savings and efficiency RHEL is an open source operating system, subject to the terms set forth by Red Hat, that provides a foundation to scale existing applications and deploy emerging technologies. RHEL has been tested and certified by IBM on IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE servers. Overview IBM(R) and Red Hat(R) have a long history of partnering to deliver enterprise-grade Linux(R) computing on the IBM Z(R) platform. One of the first mainframe ports of Linux, Think Blue Linux, was based on Red Hat Linux 6.1. Over the past 20 years, this partnership has grown and has resulted in RHEL being an attractive operating system on IBM Z and LinuxONE. The combination of IBM Z and RHEL brings Linux applications to the mainframe and supports efficient management across Linux workloads. Many workloads that run on RHEL for IBM Z and LinuxONE can be deployed to drive high levels of consolidation. This consolidation is particularly attractive for core-based commercial software, such as databases, application servers, and other software solutions. RHEL is an attractive target platform for independent software vendors (ISVs) to deploy their applications. As a result, there is a large selection of software products that can run on RHEL for IBM Z and LinuxONE. The RHEL distribution has been developed by Red Hat for the commercial market. RHEL for IBM Z and LinuxONE is released by Red Hat to support the IBM Z and LinxONE platforms. It is designed to provide a user experience similar to that of other platforms. The most recent version, RHEL 8, is based on: • Fedora(R) 28 IBM United States Software Announcement 220-370 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1 • Upstream Linux kernel 4.18 • GCC 8.2 • glibc 2.28 • systemd 239 • GNOME 3.28 The previous Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z and LinuxONE offering, 5635-R20, that was announced in Software Announcement 220-135, dated May 5, 2020, has been withdrawn from marketing. See Software withdrawal announcement 920-145, dated September 15, 2020. For the latest details about RHEL, see the Red Hat website. For more information about Linux on IBM Z and LinuxONE, see the IBM Linux servers website. Key requirements RHEL for IBM Z and LinuxONE requires one of the following IBM servers:1 • IBM z15TM (all models) • IBM z14(R) (all models) • IBM LinuxONE III • IBM LinuxONE Emperor II • IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper II 1 IBM recommends Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) for deployment of RHEL for IBM Z and LinuxONE. For additional details, see the Technical information section. Planned availability date September 18, 2020 Reference information For information about IBM z/VM(R) 7.2, see: • Software Announcement 220-305, dated August 4, 2020 • Software Announcement 220-088, dated April 14, 202075695 For information about z/VM 7.1, see the following Software Announcements: • Software Announcement 218-532, dated October 16, 2018 • Software Announcement 218-310, dated August 7, 2018 • Software Announcement 218-150, dated April 10, 2018 For information about IBM Cloud(R) Infrastructure Center, see the following Software Announcements: • Software Announcement 220-148, dated April 14, 2020 • Software Announcement 219-533, dated December 3, 2019 IBM United States Software Announcement 220-370 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2 For information about IBM Wave 1.2, see Software Announcement 219-413, dated September 12, 2019. For information about Infrastructure Suite for z/VM and Linux, see Software Announcement 214-350, dated September 2, 2014. For information about the z15 server, see: • Hardware Announcement 120-050, dated August 4, 2020 • Hardware Announcement 120-006, dated April 14, 2020 • Hardware Announcement 120-013, dated January 14, 2020 • Hardware Announcement 119-085, dated November 26, 2019 • Hardware Announcement 119-027, dated September 12, 2019 For information about the LinuxONE III server, see: • Hardware Announcement 120-050, dated August 4, 2020 • Hardware Announcement 120-014, dated April 14, 2020 • Hardware Announcement 120-013, dated January 14, 2020 • Hardware Announcement 119-012, dated September 12, 2019 . For information on the z14 servers, see: • Hardware Announcement 118-075, dated October 2, 2018 • Hardware Announcement 117-093, dated November 28, 2017 • Hardware Announcement 117-044, dated July 17, 2017 For information on the LinuxONE Emperor II server, see the following Hardware Announcements: • Hardware Announcement 118-077, dated October 2, 2018 • Hardware Announcement 117-093, dated November 28, 2017 • Hardware Announcement 117-067, dated September 12, 2017 For information on the z14 Model ZR1 server, see: • Hardware Announcement 118-075, dated October 2, 2018 • Hardware Announcement 118-018, dated April 10, 2018 For information on the LinuxONE Rockhopper II server, see the following Hardware Announcements: • Hardware Announcement 118-077, dated October 2, 2018 • Hardware Announcement 118-019, dated April 10, 2018 Program number Program number VRM Program name 5635-RH1 1.0.0 Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z and LinuxONE 1YR 5635-RH2 1.0.0 Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z and LinuxONE 1YR S&S 5635-RH3 1.0.0 Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z and LinuxONE 3YR 5635-RH4 1.0.0 Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z and LinuxONE 3YR S&S IBM United States Software Announcement 220-370 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3 Program number VRM Program name 5635-RH5 1.0.0 Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z and LinuxONE 5YR 5635-RH6 1.0.0 Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z and LinuxONE 5YR S&S Program number Subscription and support program number 5635-RH1 5635-RH2 5635-RH3 5635-RH4 5635-RH5 5635-RH6 Education support Not applicable Offering Information Product information is available on the IBM Offering Information website. Publications For documentation for RHEL for IBM Z and LinuxONE, see the Documentation for Red Hat distributions website. Information about Linux on IBM Z systems can be found in IBM Knowledge Center. Services Software Services IBM Software Services has the breadth, depth, and reach to manage your services needs. You can leverage the deep technical skills of the lab-based software services team and the business consulting, project management, and infrastructure expertise of the IBM Global Services team. Also, IBM extends the reach of IBM Software Services through IBM Business Partners to provide an extensive portfolio of capabilities. IBM provides the global reach, intellectual capital, industry insight, and technology leadership to support a wide range of critical business needs. To learn more about IBM Software Services, contact your Lab Services Sales or Delivery Leader. Technical information Specified operating environment Hardware requirements RHEL for IBM Z and LinuxONE requires one of the following IBM servers:1 • z15 (all models) • z14 (all models) • LinuxONE III • LinuxONE Emperor II • LinuxONE Rockhopper II IBM United States Software Announcement 220-370 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4 1 IBM recommends Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) for deployment of RHEL for IBM Z and LinuxONE. For the most current certifications of which versions run on which hardware servers, see the Linux on IBM Z tested platforms website. Software requirements No additional software requirements. IBM Support Red Hat support is designed to help clients get answers quickly. For support options from Red Hat, see the Red Hat Customer Portal. Planning information Packaging Red Hat Enterprise Linux is delivered as an electronic download from the Red Hat Customer Portal. This download requires a login for a Red Hat account. Security, auditability, and control Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z and LinuxONE uses the security and auditability features of the operating system. The client is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. The client is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering information Consult your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner. When Red Hat Enterprise Linux is ordered from IBM, an entitlement card with a registration code is supplied with the order. Clients are required to register the Red Hat Linux offering when downloading from the Red Hat website using the registration code provided on the IBM order. Once registered, clients can download the required code electronically as well as obtain the latest upgrades and updates. Charge metric Charge metric for vendor products Program identifier Program name License Information document number 5635-RH1 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Not applicable for IBM Z and LinuxONE 1YR 5635-RH3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Not applicable for IBM Z and LinuxONE 3YR 5635-RH5 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Not applicable for IBM Z and LinuxONE 5YR IBM United States Software Announcement 220-370 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5 The use of this offering is subject to Red Hat licensing terms. Basic license To order, specify the appropriate licensed program ID number.
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