Welcome to the IBM Z ISV Development Programs Website

The IBM Z ISV Development Programs delivers mainframe technology innovations to the IBM Z ISV community.
The purpose of this website is to provide the IBM Z ISV community with information and support in regard to the IBM Z ISV Development Programs offerings.

Important Announcements

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING VPN ACCESS

After 26 July 2025, all ETPids will lose access to the VPN entrypoint at vpn.dfw.ibm.com.
The DTSC_Client_ETPid connection profile will no longer be available and all client VPN access must be made through the DTSC_Client_IBMid connection profile using an authorized IBMid.
You can switch to using IBMid today by logging into https://zlpn.ibm.com and submitting the authorization request form there.
Additional information on this process is available here: ZLPN Participant Registration Process
If you have any questions or concerns about this, please open a case in the IBM Support platform. Enter "zTech" in the Product field.

To get started with opening cases for Product "zTech" in IBM Support, please use the CSP Quick Start Guide .

zTech Support Update

zTech support is now provided via IBM Support. To obtain support, please open a case in the IBM Support platform at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport.
Enter "zTech" in the Product field.

The CSP Quick Start Guide will provide you with additional information on opening zTech support cases and managing your existing cases in IBM Support.

Program Offerings Information

To access all information related to the IBM Z ISV Development Programs offerings, visit the IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE Partner Network (ZLPN) website.
Use the following link: https://zlpn.ibm.com/public/

Secure Portal

Sign-in to the Secure Portal

Change/Update Password to the Secure Portal

Important Notes:

When changing/updating your password, please follow the Password Rules.

For more information about the Automated Password Reset facility, please visit the Automated Password Reset page .

A user ID is needed, which begins with the characters ETP.

To request an additional user ID, please visit the ZLPN website .

ADCD & ISV zPDT

Access information related to the Application Developer Controlled Distribution (ADCD) and the IBM Z Program Development Tool for Independent Software Vendors (ISV zPDT).
Click on the following link to visit the ADCD and ISV zPDT landing page: ADCD and ISV zPDT Landing Page

FAQ

Find the answers to frequently asked questions in the IBM Z ISV Development Programs FAQ.

Support Documents

The following documents are provided to ISVs with the purpose of serving as a guide and reference to ensure the proper and safe usage of any product.
They can also be used to help solve a specific issue.

Guides for Remote Access Programs:

Setup Basics for IBM z/OS® Remote Access Programs

IPL Process to Make IBM z/OS Remote Access Program available for Logon

User's Guide and Reference for IBM z/OS Remote Access Programs

User's Guide and Reference for IBM z/VM® Remote Access Programs

User's Guide and Reference for Db2® on z/OS Remote Access Programs

User's Guide and Reference for IMS and IMS Connect on z/OS Remote Access Programs

Guides for Remote Development Program (RDP):

z/OS 3.1 Remote Development Program (RDP) Process Documentation

z/OS 2.5 Remote Development Program (RDP) Process Documentation

Guides for Specific Issues:

Adding a NEW userid using ADDUROM

Information to Help Configure the guest z/OS System

Information to Help Configure the JES2 Parameters on the guest z/OS System

How to FTP Problem Documentation to IBM

Questions?

For questions related to the entries discussed, please open a case in the IBM Support platform. Enter "zTech" in the Product field.

To get started with opening cases for Product "zTech" in IBM Support, please use the CSP Quick Start Guide.