The z/VM 6.2 Download provides qualified Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) who have zPDT systems, a base z/VM 6.2 operating system with software maintenance. It is intended for ISVs who need z/VM to support guest systems such as Linux on System z or z/VM for development activities. No customization or configuration is done on the z/VM ADCD Startup.
PLEASE NOTE: The z/VM 6.2 functionality of Single System Image (SSI) and Live Guest Relocation (LGR) have not been tested on the zPDT and are not supported.
Required Prerequisites: In order to use either the z/VM 6.2 Download or the z/VM 6.2 Parallel Sysplex Starter System, you will need to be at zPDT Version 1 Release 4 level of zPDT code (driver 45.18) and then install the following z/VM patch:
How to obtain prerequisites: All zPDT 1090 SW updates including zPDT Version 1 Release 4 level of zPDT code (driver 45.18) and the z/VM patches, can be obtained for ALL zPDT Customers through ITC. To obtain the updates, visit www.p390store.com and click on the zPDT Software Updates icon. You will need to register with a valid 1090 11S number model type, and serial number. You will then have immediate access to the web site for downloads.
z/VM 6.2 Parallel Sysplex Starter System: ISVs wishing to develop applications and tools that take advantage of parallel sysplex, can use the z/VM 6.2 Parallel Sysplex Starter System Parallel Sysplex Starter system which provides a optional starter Parallel Sysplex system configuration.
NOTE: There is an annual US $900 subscription fee for the use of the ADCD SW distributions. This annual fee covers the z/OS, z/VM, and z/VSE, and Parallel System Starter System SW stacks and is regardless if one, two, or all four ADCD stacks are requested.
Important: Important information is found in this disclaimer so Please READ the Disclaimer!!
License
The z/VM Download is a bundle of z/VM and related products. It is not an IBM program product and is not supported as a product.
Approved ISVs with zPDT based systems will need to have agreed to the z/VM ADCD license agreement, and have a signed System z Developer Discount contract on file with IBM prior to receiving access to the z/VM 6.2 download. All license agreements and contract updates are done through the System z Developer Discount offering.
How to request access to the z/VM 6.2 Download
- If you have been previously approved to use the z/VM download program you may access z/VM 6.2 download using the same UID and password that you used with prior z/VM releases.
- You must be an active participant in the System z Developer Discount offering
- Make sure that you are currently up to date on your System z Developer Discount annual certification.
- You will need to have agreed to the z/VM ADCD license agreement and have your System z SW discount contract updated to reflect the z/VM ADCD.
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Please send an e-mail to
s390net@us.ibm.com
with "z/VM 6.2 Download
Request" in the subject line. Include the following information:
- Company Name
- Address
- Contact
- Phone number
- PartnerWorld company membership number:
- IBM customer number (under which the development system was purchased)
- Type of development system you will install the z/VM 6.2 download on:
- When you request is received the IBM team will verify if your SW discount contract needs to updated. If it does they will follow up with you.
- Once your request is verified and approved, our support team in Dallas will contact you and provide you with a userid and password.
- If you are an IBM employee wishing to acquire the z/VM 6.2 download please request by sending a note to etpadmin@us.ibm.com
DISCLAIMER
The z/VM 6.2 Download is a special packaging of z/VM software for the exclusive use of product development and support. It is restricted for use by qualified PartnerWorld ISVs who are active participants in the System z Developer Discount offering and have a zPDT system. The z/VM 6.2 Download software stack is licensed to the specific system by zPDT machine type/model serial number and cannot be transferred to any other machine. Use of the z/VM Download software on any other system or software emulator is strictly prohibited and is in violation of the terms and conditions of the z/VM ADCD License agreement and the System z Developer Discount offering.