C4040-250 · Question #117
A customer with AIX and IBM i based applications is considering a move to open source Linux applications on x86 systems. Which benefit should be highlighted for the customer to stay with the Power…
The correct answer is C. The Power system uses Lx86 allowing Linux to run unchanged on Power. PowerVM Lx86 (Linux only) brings new benefits to customers and application providers who want the reliability and flexibility of Power Systems in their Linux environment, yet use applications that have not yet been ported to the platform. IBM PowerVM Lx86 allows most Linux x86…
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A customer with AIX and IBM i based applications is considering a move to open source Linux applications on x86 systems. Which benefit should be highlighted for the customer to stay with the Power platform?
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- AThe Power Linux system is more powerful and will cost less than the x86 systems, thereby saving
- BThe Power system they are running on can support the existing applications and the new Linux
- CThe Power system uses Lx86 allowing Linux to run unchanged on Power.
- DThe customer can recompile the AIX and IBM i applications and continue with Linux on their
How the community answered
(49 responses)- A4% (2)
- B12% (6)
- C80% (39)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
PowerVM Lx86 (Linux only) brings new benefits to customers and application providers who want the reliability and flexibility of Power Systems in their Linux environment, yet use applications that have not yet been ported to the platform. IBM PowerVM Lx86 allows most Linux x86 binaries to run unchanged on POWER systems using translation software that translates x86.
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