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AIX, IBM i, and Linux on Power: what runs where
Knowing which OS you're moving is the first fork in the decision. AIX, IBM i, and Linux on Power each have a different set of realistic destinations.
The three operating systems on Power have very different migration profiles. AIX and IBM i are proprietary to Power, so the realistic cloud options keep them on Power hardware. Linux on Power is more portable, it can stay on Power or be replatformed to x86. Knowing which OS you're moving is the first fork in the decision.
Destination support by operating system
| Destination | AIX | IBM i | Linux/Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Power Virtual Server | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Skytap on Azure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Partner-managed Power cloud | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| x86 / hyperscaler (Linux) | replatform | × | ✓ |
| On-prem Power10 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
The quick read
- AIX, stays on Power; lift-and-shift to cloud Power, or a high-effort replatform to Linux to exit
- IBM i, stays on Power; IBM i cloud hosting options let you cloud-host as-is, optionally modernizing the front-end
- Linux on Power, the portable one; keep on Power or move to x86/cloud Linux
Which path fits your OS mix?
We'll match each of your AIX, IBM i, and Linux workloads to the destinations that actually support them.