Implementing Linux on IBM System z: Best Practices

Overview

The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, it attempts to draw from customer experiences and the latest IBM System z solutions to present best practices information for a Linux on System z installation, and more specifically a Linux installation on System z that will support a WebSphere environment. Second, the authors recognize that a great deal of documentation and assistance already exists and is available on the Internet for Linux on System z installations, but can be difficult to locate whenever one needs it. In recognition of that fact, the second purpose of this paper is to serve as a "Reference hub" to help a customer locate the documentation for a particular issue or product he or she is looking for.