Linux in the Cloud, on Prem, or on a Mainframe?

Explore the evolution and potential of Linux on mainframe systems in this 44-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au 2020. Delve into the history of time-sharing and Virtual Machine technology, tracing its roots from the 1970s mainframes to modern Linux implementations. Discover how Linux found its way onto mainframes through hobbyist efforts and IBM's subsequent development. Learn about the current landscape of Linux-exclusive mainframes, their security features including built-in encryption, and the advantages they offer over traditional x86 servers. Consider the future implications of hardware-driven encryption technologies and power-efficient alternative architectures in light of increasing data protection needs and processing demands. Gain insights into the Open Mainframe Project and tools like Zowe that are making mainframes more accessible to new developers.

Introduction
My background
Other architectures
What is a mainframe
How do mainframes work
Inside a mainframe
Hardware
Storage
Linux on a logical partition
Virtualization history
IBM
Virtualization
Big Foot
Linux on the mainframe
Why did IBM want this
The Tech Internet
What has happened
Encryption
OpenSSL
History Lesson
What does that mean
Open Source Software
Free Linux VM
Launchpad
OpenSUSE
Travis CI
IBM Cloud
Kubernetes
Open mainframe project
Looking to new developers
Zoe Web Desktop
Zoe CLI
Zoe API
Questions
The future
Data breaches
More architectures
Summary
Questions Comments