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 .
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 to view information only available to ISVs participating in IBM Early Access Programs.
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.