ADCD z/OS downloads:

Our IBM team is pleased to announce the availability of the z/OS 2.1 ADCD November Edition of 2014 as a download option. We are continually working to provide you with improved ADCD deliverables and this electronic download provides improved availability, flexibility, and ease of use for the z/OS ADCD. This is available as an option, or if you prefer you can still obtain a copy of the z/OS ADCD as a physical DVD copies when it is available.

The z/OS 2.1 November Edition ADCD download is set up as components for z/OS and the various middleware products, so you can download them all, or only those that you need and use. You can also come back at a later date and get what you need. Following is a list of major components currently available for download:

  • z/OS V2R1 November 2014 Edition
  • IMS V13.1
  • IMS V12.1
  • DB2 V11
  • DB2 V10
  • CICS V5.2
  • CICS V5.1
  • CICS V4.2
  • WAS V8.5
  • WAS V8
  • Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert on z/OS V5.1.1
  • Rational Team Concert V5.0

Details on the z/OS 2.1 November 2014 Edition contents, installation and usage are provided here.

Ordering process for ADCD downloads:

  • You will need to have a signed z/OS license agreement on file with IBM.
  • Please send an email to s390net@us.ibm.com and include the following information:
    • Company name:
    • zPDT Serial Number:
  • Once all the requirements are met, our support team in Dallas will contact you and provide you with a userid and download instructions.
  • If you are an IBM employee wishing to acquire the ADCD please order through by sending a note to etpadmin@us.ibm.com