IBM Z® Program Development Tool for Independent Software Vendors (ISV zPDT)
The ISV zPDT emulates an IBM Z mainframe environment on x86
architecture, providing ISVs with a low-cost platform to develop
and test their IBM Z applications.
ISV zPDT can only be used for development and testing purposes;
use of ISV zPDT for production workloads is strictly prohibited
by license agreements.
This offering is only available to qualifying Independent Software
Vendors enrolled in the IBM Z On-premises Development (zOPD)
Program.
Interested ISVs can learn more about the zOPD Program and apply
to join at
https://zopd.dfw.ibm.com.
IBM's OEM Information Technology Online (ITC) handles fulfillment
of ISV zPDT orders subject to approval from the zOPD Program.
ISV zPDT Technical Documentation
- ISV zPDT Guide and Reference (PDF)
- IBM zPDT Sysplex Extensions - 2020 (PDF)
- Installing Linux for z Systems on zPDT (PDF)
Application Developer Controlled Distribution (ADCD) Software Stacks for ISV zPDT
Qualifying ISV zPDT developers are eligible to receive the Application Developer Controlled Distribution (ADCD) software stack, which provides z/OS and associated middleware products formatted for use with ISV zPDT, as well as a separate download for z/VM. The ADCD software stack is refreshed twice per year, typically coinciding with the release of new z/OS versions. The z/VM downloads are updated periodically as needed to apply maintenance or new z/VM product releases.
Information about the current ADCD release levels, including download access for subscribed ISVs can be found at the links below:
Note:
The z/VSE ADCD offering has been withdrawn from marketing effective
09/05/2022, and service has been discontinued as of 09/30/2023.
There are no license fees for software included in the ADCD software stacks, but an annual subscription fee of US $900 per ISV zPDT serial number applies in addition to the ISV zPDT license fee payable to ITC. This fee includes access to both z/OS and z/VM distributions. All ADCD software is provided via download; DVDs are not available.
The software products and other content provided in ADCD downloads are owned by IBM or an IBM supplier and are copyrighted and licensed, not sold. Use is subject to the terms and conditions of the zOPD Program as outlined in the Attachment for Developer Discount - IBM Z and Addendum to the Attachment for Developer Discount for IBM Z, the Application Developers Controlled Distribution (ADCD) License Agreements, and the individual product licenses for the bundled products. Software and content are licensed to the specific ISV zPDT system by machine type/model and serial number and cannot be transferred to any other machine. Software and content are licensed to the specific ISV zPDT system by machine type/model and serial number and cannot be transferred to any other machine. Use of the ADCD software on any other system or software emulator is strictly prohibited and in violation of the terms and conditions of the aforementioned agreements.
Announcements, Changes and Updates for ISV zPDT Systems
Version 1 Release 12, known as GA12, is the current release level for the ISV zPDT emulation software.
Release 11 or later is required to install the latest ADCD downloads.
Current ISV zPDT users with an active zOPD Program contract can register for access to zPDT software updates and shop for downloads on ITC's website using their ITC-provided credentials. Please contact sales@itconline.com for any questions about the order process.
(The official levels)
(Earlier levels are not recommended)
Contact Us
For technical questions about ISV zPDT and ADCD, please contact zTech@us.ibm.com
For questions about zOPD Program requirements and the ISV zPDT licensing process, please contact zOPD@ibm.com