What is aix?

AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) is an enterprise-class proprietary Unix operating system, developed and maintained by IBM. It was first introduced in 1986 and is currently in its 7.2 version.

AIX is designed for IBM's Power Systems servers, which are used mainly for high-performance computing, data-intensive workloads, and virtualized environments. It is known for its scalability, reliability, and security features.

Some key features of AIX include:

  • Workload management: AIX can manage workloads dynamically, allocating resources based on the needs of different applications and processes.

  • Virtualization: AIX supports various virtualization technologies, including IBM PowerVM, which allows multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server.

  • Security: AIX has built-in security features, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), which allows administrators to restrict access to system resources based on user roles.

  • High availability: AIX includes features such as dynamic logical partitioning (DLPAR) and PowerHA, which help ensure high availability and resiliency of critical systems.

AIX is used by many large enterprises and organizations in industries such as finance, healthcare, and government. It is known for its stability and long-term support, with IBM providing support for up to 10 years after a new release.