zLinux Virtual Server Hosting

To order or inquire about this service, please contact the NIH IT Service Desk.

Service Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The zLinux Virtual Server Hosting service provides open source Linux-based applications, such as blogging and wiki software, for NIH Data Center customers. The zLinux Virtual Hosting Server is based on the zEnterprise server platform that supports the z/VM (virtual machine) operating system and Red Hat Enterprise Linux to run multiple virtual Linux servers.

Popular services on zLinux include:

Blogs: public online journals run on WordPress;
LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP/PERL)-based applications: an interlocking set of technologies on which developers can build and deploy web-based applications;
Wikis: collaborative websites where authorized users can add or modify content using their browser;
Apache-based front end to an MS SQL server database;
Statistical packages and a wide variety of other software (such as clustering software);
Content Management Software (e.g., Joomla, Drupal, WordPress)

Customer Benefits

The zLinux Virtual Server is a highly scalable computing environment, available 24 x 7, with extensive self-checking and self-recovery capabilities. This offering provides customers the ability to deploy Linux applications quickly at a lower investment cost. Customers also benefit from the proven zServer system security, reliability, and availability.

Customer Market

This service is available to all DHHS customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kind of applications can be run on zLinux?
A: Examples of applications that can run on the zLinux Virtual Server include:

LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP/PERL)-based applications--an interlocking set of technologies on which developers can build and deploy web-based applications;
Wikis--collaborative websites where authorized users can add or modify content using a browser;
An Apache-based front end to an MS SQL server database;
Statistical packages and clustering software
Blogs - shared online journals using WordPress.
Content Management Software (e.g., Joomla, Drupal)

Q: Where is the actual server located?
A: The zLinux Virtual Hosting Server is based on the zEnterprise BC servers that support the z/VM operating system and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. These CIT-managed servers are located in the highly secure NIH Data Center, in the NIH campus building 12 complex.

Q: How can I learn more about this service?
A: For more information, contact the NIH IT Service Desk on the Web or at 301-496-4357 (6-HELP) (local), 866-319-4357 (toll free), or 301-496-8294 (TTY) and ask to be contacted by a virtual-zLinux-server consultant.

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