Ubuntu Server LTS for IBM Z and LinuxONE
IBM Z and LinuxONE systems leverage open technology solutions to meet the demands of the new application economy. They combine the best of open source to offer IBM's enterprise customers unprecedented performance, flexibility, security and resiliency. Ubuntu Server LTS are released every two years in April and can now be downloaded by all IBM Z and LinuxONE system customers.
Starting with 20.04 LTS the minimal requirement is z13s/z13, respectively LinuxONE Rockhopper/Emperor. zBC12/zEC12 are only supported up to Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Ubuntu Server for IBM Z and LinuxONE is priced at $19,500 per drawer per year, covering unlimited usage of Ubuntu within that drawer, Ubuntu Pro + Support (24/7) and regular security and reliability fixes from Canonical.
Your use of Ubuntu on IBM Z and LinuxONE in production constitutes acceptance of these terms.
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