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== FAQ ==

=== Q: What Virtualization Modes are Supported? ===
'''A:''' Ubuntu is supported as:
 * A native install in an LPAR
 * A KVM instance within Ubuntu on an LPAR
 * A KVM instance within KVM for z Systems
 * A z/VM instance

=== Q: Is there an emulator I can use to run Ubuntu S390X? ===
'''A:''' Unfortunately there is currently no emulator support for Ubuntu S390X - this includes current releases of hercules and QEMU.

Ubuntu for IBM z Systems and LinuxONE

Ubuntu s390x port is available from Xenial Xerus (16.04 LTS) release and up. The target architecture is zEC12 and up.

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Downloads

Please complete the form at http://www.ubuntu.com/download/server/linuxone to get access to ISO downloads.

The ISO contains multiple files in /boot/ sub-directory to load/IPL on LPAR, z/VM, and KVM.

Bugs

  • Use ubuntu-bug tool

  • Include/add s390x tag to manual bug reports

Community

Status

  • Most packages are available
  • Juju local and manual providers are available
  • LXD and LXC are available
  • Cloud images are available
  • Docker is available

  • OpenStack Mitaka is available

FAQ

Q: What Virtualization Modes are Supported?

A: Ubuntu is supported as:

  • A native install in an LPAR
  • A KVM instance within Ubuntu on an LPAR
  • A KVM instance within KVM for z Systems
  • A z/VM instance

Q: Is there an emulator I can use to run Ubuntu S390X?

A: Unfortunately there is currently no emulator support for Ubuntu S390X - this includes current releases of hercules and QEMU.

S390X (last edited 2024-03-12 07:39:46 by fheimes)