Bridging Architectural Gaps: Running IBM AIX on Intel Systems

The vast landscape of system virtualization is marked by the imperative of cross- platform operability. In the pursuit of this operability, the emulation of disparate architectures becomes pivotal. This study introduces a meticulous methodology to execute the IBM Advanced Interactive eXecutive (AIX), inherently tailored for the PowerPC architecture, on prevalent Intel-based systems utilizing the QEMU open-source machine emulator[1]. By delineating the intricate processes, from the inception of the virtual machine to the nuanced configurations of the AIX operat- ing system, and subsequently, the establishment of robust network functionalities, this work serves as a seminal guide for scholars and industry practitioners. The implications of this research are manifold: it augments the spectrum of virtual environments, fortifies software testing paradigms, and underscores the poten- tial of cross-architecture emulation. Empirical results underscore the efficacy and robustness of our proposed methodology, positioning it as an avant-garde approach in the domain of computational virtualization, ripe for exploration and application in diverse computational scenarios