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, open a support case
by logging into
https://ibm.com/support and selecting the
"zTech" product.
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 a user ID, please send an email to ztech@us.ibm.com
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 IBM Linux® on Z 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 about the IBM Z ISV Development Programs offerings,
please send an email to
ztech@us.ibm.com