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IBM z/VM vs Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager

Both stand on server virtualization software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

IBM z/VM

Paid Self-hosted

IBM z/VM is aimed at organizations consolidating virtualized workloads on IBM Z or LinuxONE systems. Confirm supported hardware for the intended release and account for separately sourced Linux and optional licenses.

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Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager

Paid LinuxWeb

Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager provides operational management features for Oracle Linux KVM in a self-hosted package. Its hypervisor scope is the key fit consideration for organizations evaluating it.

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The facts

	IBM z/VM	Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager
Free plan	No	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Self-hosted	Linux, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	4
Maker	IBM z/VM	Not published
Website	ibm.com	oracle.com
On server virtualization software	#14 of 22	#18 of 22

IBM z/VM: what it does well

Supports Linux, z/OS, and z/TPF guest virtual machines.
IBM cites capacity from hundreds to thousands of guests.
Includes nested virtualization and Memory Overcommitment Control.
Performance Data Pump extracts real-time performance data.

What to know first

Paid product; no price is listed.
Runs only on supported IBM Z and LinuxONE servers.
Linux must be obtained separately.
Some optional features require separate orders and licenses.

Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager: what it does well

Free and open source.
Self-hosted deployment.
Supports live migration.
High availability and disaster recovery are included.
API access is available.

What to know first

Supported hypervisor is Oracle Linux KVM.
Deployment is self-hosted.
Listed platforms are Linux and web.

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