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Optimizing Linux Environments for Performance and Scalability

Overview Linux is a reliable, security-rich and scalable operating system designed to deliver high performance across an increasing range of business applications. Organizations are moving to Linux to take advantage of the sizeable benefits of its open source operating system, including significant cost and performance benefits over proprietary operating systems. Linux and open source applications can be implemented across a wide range of technology platforms, greatly expanding hardware and integration choices for budget-conscious organizations. In addition to the cost advantages that this flexibility can afford, Linux also provides a solid and scalable infrastructure designed to support movements to grid computing and e-business on demand.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	IBM	File Format	PDF
Date Published	November 2003
Format	White Papers
Topics	Scalability, Linux - Open Source, Linux Server OS

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