How each OS implements virtual resources

This topic describes how AIX^®, i5/OS^®, and Linux^® logical partitions use virtual resources to share system resources and to communicate with each other.

• How AIX implements virtual resources
  AIX logical partitions can use virtual storage and networking devices that are made available by the Virtual I/O Server or by i5/OS.
• How i5/OS implements virtual resources
  i5/OS can share virtual I/O resources to provide I/O functions for an AIX or a Linux logical partition.
• How Linux implements virtual resources
  Linux logical partitions can use virtual storage and networking devices that are made available by the Virtual I/O Server or by i5/OS.