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How to request the z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition

NOTE: The z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition and all future distributions will only be available via download.

  • Existing z/VM Download subscribers who need support with re-validation and password reset should open a case in the IBM Support platform, using Product "zTech."
  • Make sure that you are currently up to date on your z Systems Developer Discount offering annual contracts and license agreements.
  • Please send an e-mail to s390net@us.ibm.com with "z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition Request" in the subject line. Please provide the following information so we can process your request.

  • Required information for Electronic download.

    1. Company name
    2. zPDT Serial number

  • Once your request is verified and approved, we will provide you with access to the download and notify you how to proceed.
  • For any technical issues or questions, post a new message in the Discussion tab of the IBM Z Dallas ISV Center Community site at URL: http://ibm.biz/DallasISVCommunity
  • IBM employees wishing to acquire the z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition, please send a request through the IBM Support platform, using Product "zTech."

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License

The z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition is a customized bundle of z/VM software. It is not an IBM product and is not supported as a product. The intent of the z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition is to allow an ISV a way to quickly implement a z/VM system in order to concentrate on application development. In general, the choice of parameters and customizations are default install options with some changes due to user experiences.

Approved ISVs with zPDT based systems will need to have agreed to the license agreements and have a signed System z Developer Discount contract on file with IBM prior to receiving a copy of the z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition. All licenses and agreements are managed through the System z Developer Discount offering.

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System Requirements

z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition was tested on zPDT Version V1.11.

For more information on the zPDT emulator, please see the ISV IBM zPDT Guide and Reference.

The z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition is provided in Linux gzip format. The *.tar.gz files were created on a workstation running Fedora 37.

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Downloads

Once you have been created access to the z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition and received the authenication package, Proceed to the z/VM Download Authentication page

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User Ids

Dirmaint is not active. Passwords are managed in the z/VM Directory. The password for all user ids in the z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition is :     ZVM730

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Maintenance Levels

The maintenance level of z/VM 7.3 - January 2024 Edition is RSU2201. This level includes all the PTF service required to fully support the z16 processor.

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Reported Problems, Fixes and Observations

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DISCLAIMER

The use of the z/OS and z/VM IBM Software stacks (also known as ADCD) for zPDT systems are restricted to qualified Partner Plus Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) who are active participants in the IBM Z Developer Discount Program (zDD) and are licensed to use the z Personal Development Tool (zPDT) system.

The IBM Software stacks and associated downloads are licensed to the specific system by zPDT machine type/model serial number and cannot be transferred to any other machine. The Programs provided in the IBM Software stacks and associated downloads, are owned by IBM or an IBM supplier, and are copyrighted and licensed, not sold. Use of the products provided in the IBM Software stacks and associated downloads, are subject to the terms and conditions of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) - Attachment for Developer Discount - z System, and associated Addendum, the individual product licenses, and the associated Application Developers Controlled Distribution (ADCD) License Agreements for each IBM Software stack (z/OS, z/VM).

Use of the software included with the IBM Software stacks on any other system or software emulator is strictly prohibited and is in violation of the terms and conditions of the ADCD License agreements and the z System Developer Discount offering.

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