Overview
VMware and IBM deliver a server consolidation and business continuity solution that enables customers to simplify their IT infrastructure, driving down total cost of ownership, while fostering innovation and growth. This comprehensive virtualization compute solution includes IBM eServer xSeries Systems, BladeCenters, and TotalStorage, coupled with VMware ESX Software and Support.
Under a joint global distribution and support agreement, IBM can resell VMware ESX virtual machine software with dynamic logical partitioning on eServer systems. IBM offers worldwide support for VMware ESX software and Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems running within virtual machines. This support is available through IBM Global Services, SupportLine for Microsoft Windows and SupportLine for Linux - providing customers with a single integrated support service for eServer systems, VMware ESX software, and operating systems.
Press Releases
- VMware and IBM Drive More Value into Blade Servers
- Support from the Industry's Leading SAN Storage Platforms
- Open Virtual Infrastructure Platform with the VMware SDK
- VMware VirtualCenter Suite for Blade Servers
- IBM Teams with VMware on Capacity on Demand Service
- IBM to Offer and Support VMware ESX
- IBM & VMware Announce Joint Development Agreement
- VMware ESX Achieves IBM ServerProven Validation
- IBM Joins VMware Preferred Partner Program as Charter Member
White Papers
- VMware ESX 2.1 NIC Bonding and VLANs on IBM BladeCenter
- Configuring and Installing IBM BladeCenter w/ ESX Server 2.1
- IT Consolidation with Linux
- Server Consolidation Using IBM BladeCenter and VMware Infrastructure
Compatibility Guides
Guides listing the standard operating systems and server platforms VMware tests against.