IBM to support Windows servers on mainframes

20.04.2011

The IBM announcement said System x blades running Linux will be available for zEnterprise beginning in the third quarter of 2011. IBM initially did not plan to add Windows support, but changed course based on customer feedback.

"The reaction to delivering IBM System x capabilities has been very positive, with our clients also asking that we support Microsoft Windows," IBM says.

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