z/Architecture Principles of Operations

zEC12 Linux certifications and tested platforms

IBM has announced a new mainframe the zEnterprise EC12. This systems supports all the Linux versions, that are currently supported by IBM, SUSE and Red Hat. Here is the detailed information:

• IBM tested platforms
• Red Hat certifications: RHEL5.8, RHEL 6.3
• SUSE certifications: SLES10 SP4, SLES11 SP2

Also for z/VM there are required PTFs that need to be installed. Also while you are installing, don't forget to check for additional PTFs marked as "Hiper".