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Software Announcement 203-128 May 13, 2003 IBM z/VM V4.4 Improves Virtualization Capabilities for Linux on zSeries
At a Glancez/VM V4.4 includes:
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: LE001). OverviewThe infrastructure for e-business on demand™ environments can be deployed with visionary technology on z/VM™, including advanced virtualization, support for Open Source software, and autonomic computing enhancements. With virtualization technology as its foundation, z/VM continues to provide new function and technology exploitation on the mainframe that enables you to virtualize processor, communication, memory, storage, I/O, and networking resources, with the potential to help reduce the need to plan for, purchase, and install hardware to support new workloads.
z/VM supports Linux, one of the world's leading Open Source operating systems, on the mainframe.
Within the VM environment, Linux images can share hardware resources and use internal high-speed
communications. While benefiting from the reliability, availability, and serviceability of IBM Enhancements that have been added to z/VM to enable and incorporate autonomic computing technology include:
z/VM integrates and continues to offer traditional capabilities to manage zSeries operating systems, including Linux, on a single physical hardware server as guests of z/VM while benefiting from world-class VM virtualization technology. For the most current information on z/VM, refer to the z/VM Web site at: IBM Global Financing provides financial packages to enable your company's smooth and affordable transition to the world of Linux on zSeries and z/VM. Key PrerequisitesRefer to the Hardware Requirements and Software Requirements sections for details.
DescriptionPlanned Availability Dates
Virtualization Technology and Linux Enablementz/VM V4.4 extends its virtualization technology in support of Linux and other guests while providing some enhancements that enable z/VM to be self-optimized and self-managed. Enhanced Queued-Direct-I/O (QDIO) Performance: z/VM V4.4 and the new z990 server are designed to provide important performance improvements to the QDIO architecture initially introduced with the OSA-Express adapter. The use of the QDIO architecture was later extended to HiperSockets and the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) channels. The architecture itself was extended in HiperSockets to include a new type of high-performance I/O interruption known as an adapter interruption. The use of adapter interruptions has been extended to the OSA-Express and FCP channels on the z990 server. Thus, OSA-Express adapters for networking and FCP channels for Fibre Channel fabrics join HiperSockets in benefiting from the higher performance characteristics of these interruptions. In addition to the use of adapter interruptions by the OSA-Express and FCP channels, the z990 server is designed to include an important performance assist for the virtualization of adapter interruptions being given to guest operating systems. This hardware performance assist is available to V=V guests (pageable guests) that support QDIO on z/VM V4.4. This significant new IBM virtualization technology is designed to benefit all guest operating systems in environments where they can process adapter interruptions. This includes all users of HiperSockets, and guest operating systems that add adapter-interruption support for OSA-Express and FCP channels. With the enhancement of the TCP/IP stack in z/VM V4.4 to use adapter interruptions for OSA-Express channels, TCP/IP for VM can benefit from this performance assist for both HiperSockets and OSA-Express adapters. Linux Guest Capacity Improvements: Improvements to the z/VM Control Program (CP) scheduler increase the number of Linux and other guest virtual machines that can be managed concurrently. While this increase in capacity can be experienced on all zSeries hardware configurations, it can be more dramatic on larger n-way servers. The scheduler lock is used to serialize scheduler activities, timer request block management, and processor local dispatch vector (PLDV) management. Because the contention on the lock is lowered by creating a new lock for timer request block management, CP overhead can be decreased. Systems Management APIs: The Systems Management APIs provide a basic set of functions that may be called by applications to allocate and manage resources for guests running in z/VM virtual machines (virtual images). Although these APIs are primarily intended for managing Linux virtual images, they can be used to manage any type of virtual image running in a z/VM virtual machine. The APIs are designed so that applications can be written by customers or Solution Providers to help administrators, especially those who lack in-depth VM knowledge, manage large numbers of virtual images running in a single z/VM system. Functions supported by the Systems Management APIs allow you to:
The Systems Management APIs require a directory manager. The IBM z/VM Directory Maintenance Facility (DirMaint™) feature has been enhanced with support for the APIs with PTFs for APARs VM63122 and VM63251. Client applications invoke the Systems Management APIs through a set of IBM-supplied Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) to a z/VM server virtual machine (either remotely or from within the z/VM system). The server then calls a set of Callable Service Routines, which perform the requested functions. The Callable Service Routines are replaceable to allow customized solutions for the Systems Management API functions. Exploitation of the Systems Management APIs: Solution Providers planning to exploit the new Systems Management APIs provided by z/VM V4.4 include but are not limited to:
Virtual Machine Resource Manager (VMRM): VMRM has been enhanced to provide the infrastructure necessary to support more extensive workload and systems resource management features that may be delivered in future releases of z/VM. To accomplish this objective, the following have been added:
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Upgrade for Linux: The upgraded SSL server shipped with TCP/IP for z/VM V4.4 provides appropriate Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) packages for the SuSE Linux 2.4.7 SLES 7 and 2.4.19 SLES 8 distributions. This upgrade helps avoid potential support issues with the backlevel 2.2.16 Linux kernel and allows the SSL server to exploit the many performance improvements in the Linux 2.4 kernel. Guest IPL from Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Disks: z/VM V4.4 allows initial program loading (IPLing) from FCP-attached SCSI disks for Linux and other guest operating systems that contain support for IPLing from FCP-attached SCSI disks, when z/VM is running on a z990, z900, z800, or equivalent server equipped with the IPL-from-FCP-attached-disk function. IBM intends to make this hardware function available in the future. Thus, when the hardware functionality is available, Linux guests can be started and run completely from FCP disks in your hardware configuration. z/VM continues to require ESCON®- or FICON-attached disk or tape for its own IPL and other functions. Virtual FICON Channel-to-Channel Adapters (CTCAs): z/VM V4.4 provides virtual FICON CTCA devices for guest operating systems. Guests use virtual CTCAs to communicate among themselves within a single z/VM-system image, without the need for hardware CTCAs. Virtual CTCAs provide high-performance communication because z/VM simply moves data in system memory between the communicating virtual machines. Earlier releases of z/VM provided support for hardware FICON CTCAs, and this support carries forward into z/VM V4.4. Virtual FICON CTCA devices enhance previous virtual-CTCA capabilities by adding the FICON protocol as an option for guest operating systems. Virtual CTCAs now support the 3088, ESCON, and FICON protocols. With the new FICON-protocol support, customers that use real FICON CTCAs in production can run their test configurations as guests on VM in the exact same way as will be done in production. Integrated 3270 Console: z/VM V4.4 adds support for real and virtual integrated 3270 console devices. Real support enables this device, which is provided through a Hardware Management Console (HMC), to be used as the z/VM system operator console. This removes the requirement to have an external 3270 device in order to install and service z/VM systems. The z/VM Stand-Alone Program Loader (SAPL) and stand-alone DASD Dump-Restore (DDR) program support the use of the integrated 3270 as a system operator console. Virtual support enables testing of guest operating systems and utilities that support the integrated 3270 console device. Guest Coupling Enhancement: The z/VM virtual Coupling Facility (CF) support, which was made available in VM/ESA® V2.3, has been enhanced in z/VM V4.4 to allow VM/ESA or z/VM systems to run as second-level (or higher) guests while simulating complete OS/390® and/or z/OS™ coupled sysplexes. This enhanced support loads the Coupling Facility Control Code (CFCC) from the Service Element of a zSeries or S/390 server into Coupling Facility (CF) service virtual machines in a VM/ESA or z/VM system running as a second-level (or higher) guest of z/VM V4.4. This allows the testing of an OS/390 or z/OS Parallel Sysplex® environment at any guest level.
Note:
Each additional level of guest virtualization incurs a performance
penalty that may make running a Parallel Sysplex impractical at higher
guest levels.
Network VirtualizationIEEE Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Support: IEEE VLAN standard 802.1q describes a mechanism that is designed to enable groups of hosts to be logically connected into a single Local Area Network (LAN) even though they are connected to different switches in different physical locations. Network hosts can be organized into LAN segments which fit an organization's network traffic patterns, rather than being dependent on physical location. In addition, by connecting a router to multiple VLANs, savings can be realized by providing router connections to new LAN segments without having to add additional network interfaces to the routers. To support IEEE VLANs, z/VM V4.4 provides:
zSeries server support for IEEE VLANs in a Linux on zSeries environment was delivered for the OSA-Express Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet features in QDIO mode in April 2002. For additional information on zSeries IEEE VLAN support in a Linux environment, refer to Hardware Announcement 102-123 , dated April 30, 2002. Network Consolidation using the Virtual Switch: z/VM V4.4 further enhances virtualization technology by introducing a virtual IP switch that is capable of bridging a z/VM Guest LAN to an associated real LAN connected by an OSA-Express adapter. The z/VM virtual switch is designed to help eliminate the need for virtual machines acting as routers to provide IPv4 connectivity to a physical LAN through an OSA-Express adapter. Further, it helps eliminate the need to define a separate routable subnet for the exclusive use of the members of a Guest LAN. Using the virtual switch, the convenience of a Guest LAN is maintained while allowing the guests to be assigned IP addresses in the real LAN subnet. Virtual routers consume valuable processor cycles to process incoming and outgoing packets requiring additional copying of the data being transported. The virtual switch helps alleviate this problem by moving the data directly between the real network adapter and the target or originating guest data buffers. Centralized network configuration and control of the virtual switch within CP helps allow the z/VM Guest LAN administrator to more easily grant and revoke access to the real network and to manage the configuration of Guest LAN VLAN segments. While the z/VM system can be a member of multiple VLANs, the z/VM Guest LAN administrator can control which guests belong to which real VLAN, without requiring additional network adapters or switch port configuration. If a guest does not support IEEE 802.1q, z/VM will transparently join the virtual network interface into the desired VLAN. The z/VM virtual switch employs transparent bridging to enable the switch to dynamically determine and maintain node connectivity so that the LAN administrator has less network maintenance to perform. Guest LAN Support of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6): The z/VM Guest LAN support for OSA-Express simulation in QDIO mode is updated for IPv6. Virtual machines in the z/VM Guest LAN environment can define and use simulated OSA-Express devices that support both the Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and IPv6 protocols.
Extended HiperSockets Support:
In addition to the VLAN support in TCP/IP for z/VM and Guest LAN simulation, TCP/IP broadcast
support is provided for the HiperSockets environment when utilizing IPv4 with z/VM V4.4.
Applications that use the broadcast function can now propagate broadcast frames to all TCP/IP
applications when using either HiperSockets or an OSA-Express (QDIO) adapter.
Technology Exploitation
Exploitation of the New IBM eServer zSeries 990 (z990):
The z990 is the latest zSeries enterprise server of the IBM z/VM V4.4 plans to support the following functions of the z990 at the general availability of z/VM V4.4, planned for August 15, 2003:
Compatibility Support for the zSeries 990 (z990): Compatibility support allows you to run existing z/VM workloads while taking advantage of increased capacity and improved performance of the z990 server. Compatibility support for the z990 server is planned to be available on May 13, 2003, for z/VM V3.1, V4.2, and V4.3 and does not provide exploitation of the following new z990 features:
z/VM V4.4 will exploit these new features when applicable hardware is available. The compatibility support that is being provided for dynamic-I/O configuration is designed to function with a z990 server where only LCSS 0 is defined. Note: Refer to the z/VM subset of the 2084DEVICE Preventive Service Planning (PSP) bucket prior to installing the z990 server. Cascaded FICON Directors: z/VM V4.4 supports the zSeries capability to cascade two FICON directors within a Fibre Channel fabric. z/VM and its guests can take advantage of this enhanced and simplified connectivity, which is particularly useful in disaster-recovery and business-continuity procedures. For additional information, including hardware availability, and to understand the specific benefits of a cascaded-FICON-director configuration, refer to Hardware Announcement 102-209 , dated August 13, 2002. The z/VM support for cascaded FICON directors is embodied in support for two-byte Fibre Channel link addresses when defining and configuring control units within the fabric. Previously, only single-byte link addresses were needed in a single-switch fabric. Cascaded FICON directors require the use of two bytes of the standard three-byte Fibre Channel link address; the third byte, for arbitrated-loop support, is not used in FICON fabrics. When using the cascaded-FICON-director function, your hardware-I/O definitions need to be updated accordingly. IBM TotalStorage™ Enterprise Storage Server™ (ESS) FlashCopy® Support: z/VM V4.4 provides support for the new ESS FlashCopy Version 2 (V2). FlashCopy V2 is designed to enable business continuance solutions with the delivery of new FlashCopy functions and enhancements. FlashCopy V2 is designed to help improve business efficiency, along with FlashCopy performance improvements designed to help minimize operational disruption and includes:
Detailed information on the IBM ESS V2 FlashCopy capabilities is described in Hardware Announcement 103-141 , dated May 13, 2003. IBM ESS Long Distance Data Copy: z/VM V4.4 provides guest support for the IBM ESS Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy Extended Distance (PPRC-XD) function as described in Hardware Announcement 102-118 , dated April 23, 2002. z/VM guests with DATAMOVER authority in the user directory can copy full volumes of data in non-synchronous mode, which extends the distance between the primary and secondary IBM ESS with a minimal effect on performance. PPRC-XD must be supported by the guest operating system and is suitable for data migration, backup, and disaster recovery procedures. Data can be copied at distances well beyond the 103 km supported for PPRC synchronous transmissions, with the distance typically limited only by the capabilities of the network and channel extension technologies. PPRC-XD support is also available for guest use on all supported levels of VM/ESA and z/VM with no PTFs required. Native VM support for PPRC-XD was previously provided with the availability of ICKDSF Release 17 and ICKDSF running in a CMS virtual machine. Detailed information on ICKDSF Release 17 capabilities is described in Software Announcement 202-309 , dated November 12, 2002. z/VM V4.4 also supports PPRC Version 2 (V2) for guest operating systems, designed to offer an Asynchronous Cascading solution providing a complete, consistent, and coherent copy of data at a remote site. Asynchronous Cascading provides a two-volume synchronous PPRC implementation with a non-synchronous third volume serving as a backup device that can provide a multi-site, long distance solution. Detailed information on the IBM ESS PPRC V2 capabilities is described in Hardware Announcement 103-141 , dated May 13, 2003. IBM ESS Model 800 Support: z/VM V4.4 provides support for the IBM ESS Model 800 described in Hardware Announcement 102-201 , dated July 15, 2002. The Model 800 provides storage consolidation to support your growing, performance-demanding applications. IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3590 Model H Support: z/VM V4.4 provides support for the 3590 Model H tape drives described in Hardware Announcement 102-183 , dated June 25, 2002. The 3590 Model H11 and H1A tape drives offer increased cartridge capacity to meet the growing needs of new and existing customers.
PTFs for APARs VM63073 (CMS), VM63074 (CP), and VM63097 (DFSMS/VM®) to support these tape drives
are available for z/VM V3.1 and all currently supported releases of z/VM V4.
Systems Management ImprovementsImprovements in systems management help to provide self-configuring, self-managing, and self-optimization facilities. Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) and Hardware Configuration Manager (HCM): z/VM V4.4 provides HCM and HCD support for the z/VM environment to create and manage your I/O configuration definition. This new support provides a comprehensive, easy-to-use I/O-configuration-management environment similar to that available with the z/OS operating system. The HCM and HCD programs work together to help you easily create and manage the hardware and software aspects of your I/O configuration. HCM executes on a personal computer running Microsoft™ Windows and is connected to the z/VM system via a TCP/IP network. HCM provides an easy-to-use graphical user interface along with commands to help you configure your system. You provide the needed I/O-configuration information to HCM, which processes the information and passes it to HCD. HCD runs in a z/VM server virtual machine and performs the work of creating and changing the hardware aspects of your machine configuration and the software aspects of the z/VM I/O configuration. HCM provides the primary user interface to HCD, but HCD provides a backup user interface on your z/VM host for performing certain I/O configuration tasks when HCM is not available. HCM and HCD on z/VM can be used to create and manage the hardware aspects of the I/O configuration definition for all of the LPARs in your zSeries or S/390 server. For the software aspects, HCM and HCD create and manage the I/O configuration definition only for the z/VM system on which they are running. The I/O configuration definitions for operating systems in other logical partitions are handled by those operating systems (which may also include instances of HCM and HCD). The new HCM and HCD support is an easy-to-use alternative to create and manage your I/O configuration definition compared to the existing z/VM method of using the I/O Configuration Program (IOCP) and CP's dynamic-I/O configuration CP commands. The two methods are not intended to be used together, so you should choose one or the other method for your installation. Performance Toolkit for VM: The Performance Toolkit for VM provides enhanced capabilities for a z/VM systems programmer, operator, or performance analyst to monitor and report performance data. The Performance Toolkit for VM is a priced, optional feature and is derived from the FCON/ESA program (5788-LGA), which was not available in all countries. The function provided by the Performance Toolkit for VM includes:
In addition to analyzing VM performance data, the toolkit processes Linux performance data obtained from the Resource Measurement Facility (RMF™) Linux performance gatherer, rmfpms . The rmfpms application is available from the zSeries Web site at: The Linux performance data obtained from RMF can be viewed and printed similarly to the way VM data is presented. The RealTime Monitor (RTM) and Performance Reporting Facility (PRF) priced, optional features will continue to be supported in z/VM V4.4. Future performance management enhancements are planned to be made primarily to the Performance Toolkit for VM. It is planned that this will be the last release in which the RTM and PRF features will be available with z/VM. Both the RTM and PRF features are planned to be withdrawn from marketing in a future z/VM release. The Performance Toolkit for VM feature is considered a program update for the RTM and PRF features as defined in the z/VM Addendum for Support, Z125-6547. Therefore, any existing z/VM V4 customers who have purchased a Subscription and Support (S&S) license for the RTM or PRF features are entitled to receive a no-charge upgrade to the Performance Toolkit for VM feature when ordering z/VM V4.4. Because the Performance Toolkit for VM feature was derived from the IBM FCON/ESA program (5788-LGA), any existing VM customers who have previously purchased FCON/ESA are entitled to receive a no-charge upgrade when ordering the Performance Toolkit for VM feature with z/VM V4.4. FCON/ESA is planned to be withdrawn from marketing for all releases of VM/ESA and z/VM at the availability of the Performance Toolkit for VM feature on z/VM V4.4. Service support for FCON/ESA will end at the announced end of service date of the VM operating system on which FCON/ESA is running or on December 31, 2004, whichever is earlier. The discontinuance of support for FCON/ESA is planned to occur as follows:
VM Release Announced Date of FCON/ESA or Version VM EOS Date Announcement EOS Date VM/ESA V2.4 June 30, 2003 February 5, 2002 June 30, 2003 z/VM V3.1 Not announced Not announced December 31, 2004 z/VM V4.1 June 30, 2003 May 29, 2001 June 30, 2003 z/VM V4.2 December 30, 2003 October 4, 2001 December 30, 2003 z/VM V4.3 December 31, 2004 May 13, 2003 December 31, 2004
IBM strongly encourages you to order an S&S license for the Performance Toolkit for VM feature. S&S provides an easy and effective way to gain access, during the coverage period, to eligible new versions and releases of the Performance Toolkit for VM feature. S&S also provides you with the level of support that was available when you paid a monthly license charge for RTM and PRF products with the IBM Customer Agreement software license. Automated Shutdown of the Shared File System (SFS): Utilizing the automated shutdown support added in z/VM V4.3, SFS now shuts down automatically when CP is shut down. Use of this function helps ease z/VM system administration and helps maintain the integrity of the SFS and its data. Installation and Service Improvements: The installation process continues to be improved in z/VM V4.4 by reducing the amount of system administrator input required to complete a z/VM installation. The improvements allow the service disks of the z/VM components to reside in the shared file system (SFS). Moving a product or component into SFS directories has been automated more completely. The current practice of maintaining a complete copy of z/VM for each LPAR wastes disk space. Utilizing SFS for installation allows sharing a single copy of source and service between LPARs and can help you reduce the DASD costs associated with installing and maintaining z/VM. New functions preinstalled in z/VM V4.4 include:
Language Environment® for z/VM is now an integrated component of z/VM V4.4 rather than a no-charge feature as it was with previous releases of z/VM.
The service process has been updated to support removing local
modifications. Full VMSES/E message log support has been added to the
SERVICE and PUT2PROD EXECs so that message logs can be viewed using the
VMFVIEW command.
Network Performance and SecurityTCP/IP Stack Performance: The performance of the TCP/IP stack has been improved by optimizing additional high-use code paths and adding virtual multiprocessing capabilities. In z/VM V4.3, stack performance focused on environments in which routing and gateway functions were the primary functions being performed. The z/VM V4.4 enhancements concentrate on environments in which the z/VM TCP/IP stack and its clients and servers are the source of or final destination for network traffic. TCP/IP Stack Security: The overall security and auditability of the TCP/IP for z/VM stack and the integrity of the z/VM system have been improved to aid self-protection by providing better controls, monitoring, and defaults, which include:
IMAP User Authentication Exit:
User authentication for the IMAP server can now be performed via an exit that makes use of a
separate virtual machine (IMAPAUTH). This support removes prior user ID and password-length
restrictions, and is designed to help eliminate the need for every IMAP client to have a VM user ID
and password. Instead, authentication is handled by a user-written exit routine, providing greater
flexibility for choosing authentication methods. Included in the exit support is the ability to
pre-authenticate connections by IP address.
Application EnablementC/C++ for z/VM Compiler: The new C/C++ for z/VM compiler (5654-A22), which executes on CMS, helps enable you to increase your programming productivity through state-of-the-art application development tools and to exploit the latest in software development technology. The new compiler allows C/C++ programs to be compiled and executed on CMS and creates portability between z/VM and z/OS C/C++ programs. C/C++ source files can be read from a CMS minidisk, the SFS, or the Byte File System (BFS) and output can be written to any of these file systems. C/C++ can be ordered stand-alone or through the z/VM V4.4 SDO order. The C/C++ for z/VM compiler executes only on z/VM V4.4 and can only be licensed to operate on standard processor engines. Applications compiled with the C/C++ compiler will run on standard processor engines or Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) processor features. For additional information on the C/C++ for z/VM compiler, refer to Software Announcement 203-129 , dated May 13, 2003.
In order to support the C/C++ for z/VM compiler and updated runtime libraries for C/C++, COBOL, and
PL/I, the Language Environment component has been updated to the level shipped with z/OS V1.4 and is
integrated in z/VM V4.4.
Engine-Based Software PricingThe engine-based pricing introduced in z/VM V4.1 may make it financially more attractive to add VM workload to an existing z990, z900, z800, or S/390 server. Engine-based pricing means customers will pay a one-time charge (OTC) for each processor engine. This can be for standard processor engines or IFL processor features. For additional information on the z/VM support for the Integrated Facility for Linux, refer to Software Announcement 201-163 , dated May 29, 2001. z/VM V4 includes engine-based pricing for the optional features RTM, PRF, DirMaint, RACF®, and the Performance Toolkit for VM. These optional features are automatically installed with z/VM V4.4 but you must have a license to use them and they must be enabled by the customer. The Recommended Service Upgrade (RSU) tape must be applied for these features to support new functions of z/VM V4.4.
When placing your order for z/VM V4, you must specify the quantity of engines required. When z/VM
V4.4 or the optional features are ordered to operate on standard processor engines, the quantity of
engines ordered must be equal to the number of standard processor engines on the zSeries or S/390
server. When z/VM V4.4 or the optional features are ordered to operate on processor engines with
the IFL feature, the quantity of engines ordered must be equal to the number of processor engines
with the IFL processor feature on the zSeries or S/390 server.
System Delivery Offering (SDO) Ordering ProcessThe z/VM V4 SDO (5739-A04) is the IBM program offering for z/VM that includes a single deliverable containing z/VM V4.4 and a group of fully serviced IBM licensed program products. The z/VM SDO is the only method that can be used to order z/VM V4.4 and ordering capability is planned for August 1, 2003. The z/VM SDO package contains:
The key benefit of the z/VM SDO is the ability to dynamically update the SDO with new program products (versions and releases), with service when available, or to delete withdrawn products. This capability makes the SDO a more effective solution for the z/VM V4 customer. For a complete list of products available and serviced with the z/VM V4.4 SDO or for more information on the z/VM SDO, refer to the z/VM Web site at:
The z/VM V3.1 SDO (5654-A20) will still be orderable after the
availability of the z/VM V4.4 SDO.
Solution Financing for zSeries from IBM Global FinancingMoving your company to the world of e-business presents significant opportunities, but with real challenges that include sourcing, integrating new applications, and establishing better ways to serve your customers. Today's highly competitive environment often requires creative financial solutions to execute timely IT projects that are essential to your future. IBM Global Financing (IGF) can help you perform a successful and cost-effective transition to the e-business marketplace by making your zSeries solution more affordable. A Financing Solution with Important Benefits
Finance Some or All of Your Linux Solution
For help in designing the correct financing approach for your Linux for zSeries and S/390 solution, contact your IGF representative or visit the IGF Web site at: Accessibility by People with DisabilitiesThe following features support use by people with disabilities:
Product Positioningz/VM V4 is ideally suited for deploying Linux workloads on the mainframe. Attractive per-engine pricing of z/VM V4 and support for Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) processor engines enable customers to add processor capacity to existing zSeries systems without necessarily increasing the cost of running existing workload on standard engines. z/VM V4 is the follow-on product for VM/ESA and z/VM V3. It provides additional support and exploitation opportunities for the thousands of users who have built enterprise-wide automation and infrastructure enhancements on the VM platform in support of their applications, database systems, and e-business solutions. z/VM V4 is a component of the zSeries Offering for Linux and the IBM Integrated Platform for e-business on zSeries. For information on the zSeries Offering for Linux, refer to Hardware Announcement 102-030 , dated January 29, 2002. For information on the IBM Integrated Platform for e-business on zSeries, refer to Software Announcement 203-017 , dated January 21, 2003. z/VM V4 is intended to address the following situations:
Statement of DirectionIBM plans to take the following actions in the future:
All statements regarding IBM's plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Any reliance on this Statement of Direction is at the relying party's sole risk and will not create any liability or obligation for IBM. Reference InformationFor information on the zSeries 990, refer to:
For information on the zSeries 800, refer to:
For information on the zSeries Offering for Linux, refer to:
For information on the zSeries 900, refer to:
For information on IFL engines on the S/390 Multiprise 3000, refer to:
For information on Enhancements to Variable Workload License Charges (VWLC), refer to:
For information on the IBM Integrated Platform for e-business on zSeries, refer to:
For z/VM capabilities, refer to:
For additional information on RTM and PRF, refer to:
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Education SupportIBM IT Education Services offers classroom training, e-learning, conferences, certification, course roadmaps, and more. These publicly held or privately available courses are focused on z/VM™ and Linux for zSeries™. IBM IT Education Services also provides on-site training with customized content and course materials for small or large groups. The course catalog includes:
For information on these courses or additional VM education, call IBM IT Education Services at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for catalogs, schedules, and enrollments. You may also visit the Web site at: Select "Course Catalog," then "Curriculum view," and then choose either "Linux, UNIX® and Open Source" or "zSeries and S/390," then "z/VM and VM/ESA®." Get your IBM Education Card and for one low price, the IBM Education Card gives one person unlimited IBM Education for one full year on IBM IT Education Services public courses and U.S. Technical conferences. For more information on the IBM Education Card and other savings programs, you may visit the Web site at: Technical ConferencesIBM IT Education Services offers public and private z/VM classes and annual zSeries Technical Conferences in Europe (in the first half of the year) and in the United States (in the second half of the year). The Technical Conferences in 2003 are:
For more information about IBM Technical Conferences, visit: Additional VM Educational resources can be found on the z/VM Web site at: PublicationsUnlicensed DocumentationUnlicensed documents within the z/VM V4 library are available as Adobe PDF files, IBM BookManager® files, or printed books. Some publications identified as basic publications are automatically shipped in printed format, at no additional charge, when you order the z/VM V4 base product. The other publications are supplied only in PDF or BookManager format with z/VM V4. Some of these publications also have printed versions. They can be ordered separately, for a fee, using the specific publication numbers through the IBM Publications Center at: The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via credit card. Furthermore, a large number of publications are available online in various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge. The Publication Notification System (PNS) is available by order number/product number. Customers currently subscribing to PNS will automatically receive notifications by e-mail. Customers who wish to subscribe can visit the PNS Web site location at: Note that PNS subscribers most often order their publications via the Publications Center. All publications updated for z/VM V4.4 are available as PDF files, which may be printed.
Adobe PDF Files:
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IBM Publications are also available from the Publications Center Web site at: You can view a PDF file using the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free from the Adobe Web site at: You can also print the entire publication or just the section in which you are interested.
IBM BookManager Files:
Publications that are available in BookManager format are provided
on the
IBM Publications are also available from the Publications Center Web site at: The BookManager files can be read by either BookManager READ for VM (a separately orderable product) or IBM Softcopy Reader (supplied on the CD-ROM). Printed Books: All z/VM V4.4 basic publications are available as printed books and are orderable from the Publications Center. One copy of the basic z/VM V4.4 printed publications, and one copy of the z/VM V4.4 online publications on CD-ROM, are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material. Publications changed or new for z/VM V4.4 are identified as new editions. All other publications are the same level provided with z/VM V3.1 or previous releases of z/VM V4. Basic z/VM V4.4 — New Editions
Order Format
Title Number PDF BKM Print
z/VM: Guide for Automated GC24-6064 X X
Installation and Service
z/VM: TCP/IP Planning and Customization SC24-6019 X X X
z/VM: License Information GC24-6033 X X
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Other z/VM V4.4 Base — New EditionsUpdated or new for z/VM V4.4:
Order Format
Title Number PDF BKM Print
z/VM: CMS Application Development Guide SC24-6002 X X
z/VM: CMS Application Multitasking SC24-6052 X X
z/VM: CMS Callable Services Reference SC24-6004 X X
z/VM: CMS Command and Utility Reference SC24-6010 X X
z/VM: CMS File Pool Planning, SC24-6058 X X
Planning, Administration, and Operation
z/VM: CMS User's Guide SC24-6009 X X
z/VM: CP Command and SC24-6008 X X
Utility Reference
z/VM: CP Planning and Administration SC24-6043 X X
z/VM: CP Programming Services SC24-6001 X X
z/VM: General Information GC24-5991 X X X
z/VM: Glossary GC24-6065 X X
z/VM: Group Control System SC24-5998 X X
z/VM: I/O Configuration SC24-6044 X X
Order Format
Title Number PDF BKM Print
z/VM: Language Environment(R) User's SC24-6066 X X
Guide
z/VM: Migration Guide GC24-5996 X X
z/VM: OpenExtensions Advanced SC24-6067 X X
Application Programming Tools
z/VM: OpenExtensions Callable Services SC24-6007 X X
Reference
z/VM: OpenExtensions Command Reference SC24-6006 X X
z/VM: OpenExtensions POSIX Conformance GC24-6068 X X
Document
z/VM: OpenExtensions User's Guide SC24-6053 X X
z/VM: Performance SC24-5999 X X
z/VM: Quick Reference SC24-6011 X X
z/VM: Service Guide GC24-5993 X X
z/VM: System Administration Facility SC24-6034 X X
z/VM: Systems Management SC24-6063 X X
Application Programming
z/VM: System Messages and Codes -- CMS GC24-6031 X X
z/VM: System Messages and Codes -- CP GC24-6030 X X
z/VM: System Messages and Codes -- GC24-6032 X X
Other Components
z/VM: System Operation SC24-6000 X X
z/VM: TCP/IP Diagnosis Guide GC24-6023 X X
z/VM: TCP/IP Messages and Codes GC24-6022 X X
z/VM: TCP/IP Programmer's Reference SC24-6021 X X
z/VM: TCP/IP User's Guide SC24-6020 X X
z/VM: Virtual Machine Operation SC24-6036 X X
z/VM: VM Dump Tool SC24-6037 X X
z/VM: VMSES/E Introduction and GC24-5994 X X
Reference
z/OS: Language Environment SA22-7567 X X
Concepts Guide
z/OS: Language Environment Programming SA22-7561 X X
Guide
z/OS: Language Environment Programming SA22-7562 X X
Reference
z/OS: Language Environment Run-Time SA22-7566 X X
Messages
z/OS: Language Environment Writing ILC SA22-7563 X X X
Applications
z/OS: Language Environment Debugging GA22-7560 X X
Guide
z/OS and z/VM: Hardware Configuration SC33-7986 X X X
Definition Messages
z/OS and z/VM: Hardware Configuration SC33-7989 X X X
Manager User's Guide
eServer zSeries: Open Systems SA22-7476 X X
Adapter-Express Customer's
Guide and Reference
eServer zSeries 990: Open Systems SA22-7935 X X
Adapter-Express Customer's
Guide and Reference
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Other z/VM V4.4 Base — Not New EditionsNot updated for z/VM V4.4:
Order Format
Title Number PDF BKM Print
z/VM: CMS Application Development SC24-6003 X X
Guide for Assembler
z/VM: CMS Macros and Functions SC24-6005 X X
Reference
Order Format
Title Number PDF BKM Print
z/VM: CMS Pipelines Reference SC24-5971 X X
z/VM: CMS Pipelines User's Guide SC24-5970 X X
z/VM: CMS Planning and Administration SC24-6042 X X
z/VM: CP Exit Customization SC24-5953 X X
z/VM: Diagnosis Guide GC24-6039 X X
z/VM: DFSMS/VM(R) Function Level 221 SC24-6047 X X
Customization
z/VM: DFSMS/VM Function Level 221 GC24-6046 X X
Diagnosis Guide
z/VM: DFSMS/VM Function Level 221 GC24-6048 X X
Messages and Codes
z/VM: DFSMS/VM Function Level 221 SC24-6049 X X
Planning Guide
z/VM: DFSMS/VM Function Level 221 SC24-6050 X X
Removable Media Services
z/VM: DFSMS/VM Function Level 221 SC24-6051 X X
Storage Administration
z/VM: Dump Viewing Facility GC24-5966 X X
z/VM: Enterprise Systems Architecture/ SC24-5965 X X
Extended Configuration Principles
of Operation
z/VM: Program Management Binder for CMS SC24-6057 X X
z/VM: Reusable Server Kernel SC24-5964 X X
Programmer's Guide and Reference
z/VM: REXX/VM Reference SC24-6035 X X
z/VM: REXX/VM User's Guide SC24-5962 X X
z/VM: Running Guest Operating Systems SC24-5997 X X
z/VM: Saved Segments Planning SC24-6056 X X
and Administration
z/VM: XEDIT Command and Macro Reference SC24-5973 X X
z/VM: XEDIT User's Guide SC24-5972 X X
CMS/TSO Pipelines: Author's Edition SL26-0018 X X
Common Programming Interface SC26-4399 X X
Communications Reference
Common Programming Interface Resource SC31-6821 X X
Recovery Reference
OS/390(R): DFSMS Program Management SC27-0806 X X X
S/390: Open Systems Adapter-Express SA22-7403 X X X
Customer's Guide and Reference
S/390: Planning for the System/390(R) GC23-3870 X X X
Open Systems Adapter Feature
VM/ESA: CMS Primer SC24-5458 X X
VM/ESA: Connectivity Planning, SC24-5756 X X
Administration, and Operation
VM/ESA: CPI Communications User's Guide SC24-5595 X X
VM/ESA: OSA/SF User's Guide SC28-1992 X X X
for OSA-2
VM/ESA: Programmer's Guide to the SC24-5455 X X
Server-Requester Programming
Interface for VM
VM/ESA: REXX/VM Primer SC24-5598 X X
zSeries 900: Planning for Open GA22-7477 X X
Systems Adapter-2 Feature
BKM = BookManager
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Optional RealTime Monitor Feature — Not New EditionsNot updated for z/VM V4.4:
Order Format
Title Number PDF BKM Print
z/VM: RealTime Monitor FL410 SC24-6028 X X
BKM = BookManager
Note:
An "X" in one of the columns indicates available formats.
Optional Performance Reporting Facility Feature — Not New EditionsNot updated for z/VM V4.4:
Order Format
Title Number PDF BKM Print
z/VM: Performance Reporting Facility SC24-6027 X X
FL410
BKM = BookManager
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An "X" in one of the columns indicates available formats.
Optional Directory Maintenance Facility Feature — New EditionsUpdated for z/VM V4.4:
Order Format
Title Number PDF BKM Print
z/VM: Directory Maintenance Facility SC24-6025 X X
Command Reference
z/VM: Directory Maintenance Facility SC24-6026 X X
Messages
z/VM: Directory Maintenance Facility SC24-6024 X X
Tailoring and Administration Guide
BKM = BookManager
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An "X" in one of the columns indicates available formats.
Optional RACF® Feature — New EditionsUpdated for z/VM V4.4:
Order Format
Title Number PDF BKM Print
RACF: Auditors Guide SC28-1342 X X
RACF: Command Language Reference SC28-0733 X X
RACF: General Information GC28-0722 X X
RACF: General Users Guide SC28-1341 X X
RACF: Macros and Interfaces SC28-1345 X X
RACF: Messages and Codes SC38-1014 X X
RACF: Migration and Planning GC23-3054 X X
RACF: Security Administrator's Guide SC28-1340 X X
RACF: System Programmer's Guide SC28-1343 X X
BKM = BookManager
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An "X" in one of the columns indicates available formats.
Optional RACF Feature — Not New EditionsNot updated for z/VM V4.4:
Order Format
Title Number PDF BKM Print
RACF: Diagnosis Guide GY28-1016 X X
External Security Interface (RACROUTE) GC28-1366 X X
Macro Reference for MVS(TM) and VM
BKM = BookManager
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An "X" in one of the columns indicates available formats.
Optional Performance Toolkit for VM Feature — New EditionsNew for z/VM V4.4:
Order Format
Title Number PDF BKM Print
z/VM: Performance Toolkit SC24-6062 X X
BKM = BookManager Note: An "X" in one of the columns indicates available formats. Redbooks™/RedpapersIBM Redbooks/Redpapers are developed and published by the IBM International Technical Support Organization (ITSO). They are intended to develop and deliver skills, technical know-how, and materials to technical professionals of IBM, Business Partners, and customers.
For additional Redbooks or Redpapers, visit the IBM Redbooks Web site at: Displayable Softcopy Publications
All unlicensed online books are also available on CD-ROM, SK2T-2067, the
IBM One copy of the VM Collection Kit will be shipped automatically with the product, at no additional charge. To order one additional copy, order feature number 7221.
Feature Order
Number Number
VM Collection Kit 7221 SK2T-2067
To order additional quantities greater than one, for a fee, order using SK2T-2067 on the IBM Publications Center at: The online books can be used with the BookManager READ licensed programs in any of the READ-supported environments. The online books CD-ROM contains a program, Softcopy Receiver Tool, for transferring BookManager files to the workstation or host. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files. Source File Publications: z/VM V4.4 manuals are not offered in source file form. Licensed Publications: z/VM V4.4 does not have any licensed publications. Technical InformationSpecified Operating EnvironmentHardware Requirementsz/VM V4.4 will operate on:
Specific processor facilities required by z/VM V4.4 can be found on the z/VM Web site at: Refer to the appendix of the z/VM General Information manual for more information.
TCP/IP for z/VM V4.4 Hardware Requirements TCP/IP for z/VM V4.4 requires one of the following:
TCP/IP for z/VM V4.4 also requires a 3270-equivalent workstation for TCP/IP administration. VM Guest RSA-Assist Support for Linux Hardware Requirements: In order for the VM Guest RSA-Assist Support for Linux to operate, corresponding function in Linux for zSeries and one of the following are required:
Software Requirements
The prerequisite no-charge products, EREP and ICKDSF , are preinstalled on the base product system DDRs. Therefore, when ordering z/VM V4.4, you must already be licensed for these products (5654-260 and 5684-042) or a separate order must be placed for each of these products to establish a license. Refer to the Preinstalled Products section for additional information on ordering EREP and ICKDSF. Optional Product/Feature Requirements
OSA and Open Systems Adapter/Support Facility (OSA/SF) Program Requirements: OSA/SF is provided with and supported on z/VM V4.4. OSA/SF for z/VM V4.4 can be accessed by a CMS user ID, a REXX EXEC, or a Java™-based Graphical User Interface (GUI). The GUI needs access to the Java 1.4 runtime and help on the workstation. Access at the OSA/SF GUI requires the following communications protocols:
OSA/SF 4.4.0 is included in the OSA/SF feature for z/VM V4.4. To support an OSA in TCP/IP Passthru mode in a z/VM V4.4 environment, OSA/SF requires TCP/IP for z/VM V4.4. OSA/SF support is required in this mode only if access to one of the OSA's ports is being shared by more than one host program or if an ATM OSA-2 is being used as a LAN Emulation Client (LEC). For additional information on OSA/SF, refer to Hardware Announcement 103-142 , dated May 13, 2003. TCP/IP for z/VM V4.4 Program Requirements: TCP/IP for z/VM V4.4 has the following additional program requirements:
Linux for S/390 or Linux for zSeries is not provided with z/VM V4.4. Linux must be obtained
from distributors or with an IBM-available offering, such as the IBM
Support included in the SuSE SLES 8 distribution includes:
For specific function and for the most current information on Linux distributions, refer to:
Performance Considerations:
System performance depends on the hardware resources allocated to
z/VM V4.4 and on the level of activity within each Linux image. For
assistance in understanding the performance implications for a particular
situation, contact your IBM representative or your IBM Business Partner.
User Group RequirementsThis announcement satisfies or partially satisfies requirements from one or more of the worldwide user group communities. Groups include World Alliance of VSE and VM (WAVV), COMMON, COMMON Europe, GUIDE/SHARE EUROPE, Interaction (Australia/NZ, includes the former ASG and COMMON Australia), Japan GUIDE/SHARE (JGS), and SHARE Inc. User group requirements satisfied in this release:
Requirement
Number Requirement Description
MR00057114 Provide a C/C++ compiler on VM
MR0311022238 Added command to SMTP server to
verify that batch MAIL FROM:
commands match the actual
RSCS sender
MR111301377 Informational messages may be
suppressed with an optional
parameter added to the ATTACH
and DETACH command
MR102802537 Modified SENDFILE and NOTE
commands to comply with
RFC 2822
MR00074965 Support virtual coupling facility
for second-level and higher
guests
MR0704023212 Provide ESS Peer-to-Peer
Remote Copy Extended Distance
(PPRC-XD)
MR0914012735 Move service disks containing
the z/VM components into the
shared file system (SFS)
MR080702290 Display byte count fields on
output of NETSTAT DEVLINKS
MR062502194 LOGONBY support in REXECD
Planning Informationz/VM V4 and z/VM Subscription and Support (S&S): You must order z/VM V4.4 using the System Delivery Option (SDO), program number 5739-A04. The z/VM system DDRs, any ordered optional z/VM features, and any ordered SDO licensed products will be delivered as part of the z/VM SDO. If you desire the level of service provided under the IBM ICA license agreement with S/390 and z/VM licensed products, you are strongly encouraged to order the program number for z/VM S&S. This program number provides enhanced support that includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal business hours) and access to updates, releases, and versions of the program for as long as support is in effect. z/VM S&S will be automatically added to your order. If you do not desire the S&S license for z/VM and/or the optional features of RTM, PRF, DirMaint, RACF, or the Performance Toolkit for VM, you must take specific action to decline this support. To host Linux guests of z/VM V4.4, you must also obtain a Linux for zSeries or Linux for S/390 distribution. Information on those Linux distributors that have a marketing relationship with IBM can be found at: Licensed Products Packaged with z/VM V4.4: With the availability of z/VM V4.4, the following priced, optional products or features are automatically shipped and preinstalled on the z/VM V4.4 base product DDRs:
These products or features must be enabled before using. If you choose to enable them, you must have a license for the product or the feature. If you do not have a license for RSCS and TSM, you may establish one by placing an order for the product using the delivery option "ship publications only" (#3471). This delivery option will prevent unnecessary shipment of the media while allowing for shipment of the basic publications for the products, including the program directories. If you do not have a license for RTM, PRF, DirMaint, RACF, and the Performance Toolkit for VM, you may establish one by placing an order for the z/VM V4.4 features using the delivery option "ship publications only" (#3471). This delivery option will prevent unnecessary shipment of the media while allowing for shipment of the basic publications for the products, including the program directories. The program directories include instructions for enabling use of the products. Prior to installation, you should review the Software Vendor Product and IBM Licensed Product matrices.
Device Support to be Withdrawn: z/VM V4.4 will be the last release to support the following devices:
Note: "All" refers to all models of these devices supported by VM. Running 370-Mode Applications: To simplify the migration of older applications and facilitate the running of 370-mode-only CMS applications in non-370-mode virtual machines, such as XA or XC mode, IBM provides the 370 Accommodation function. This function originally shipped with VM/ESA V1.2.1 (available July 1993) and has since been enhanced as the result of customer experience and input. 370 Accommodation handles the vast majority of inconsistencies between 370 mode and either XA or XC mode, eliminating the need to change these applications to exploit the new architectures. z/VM V4 supports only XA-, ESA-, and XC-mode virtual machines. z/VM V4 no longer supports 370-mode virtual machines. 370-mode virtual machines are converted to XA mode during logon processing. The 370 Accommodation function is still supported for applications. If you find your applications cannot run under the current level of CMS, you should use the 370 Accommodation function or modify your applications, if possible. If problems persist, call IBM Service for assistance. ShopzSeries: ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order zSeries software upgrades, including z/VM SDOs and VSE/ESA™ SIPOs. Using ShopzSeries, customers can quickly generate orders. In the case of fully entitled upgrades, it offers a fully automated process, with no IBM intervention required. Additionally, ShopzSeries will ensure your order is technically correct (that is, ensures any corequisite or prerequisite conditions are resolved to ensure timely order placement and processing). ShopzSeries is available in the United States and several countries in Europe. For more details (including geographical availability), refer to the ShopzSeries Web site at: Direct Customer Support: Direct customer support is provided by IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line. This fee service enhances customers' productivity by providing voice and electronic access into the IBM support organization. IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line will help answer questions pertaining to usage and suspected software defects for eligible products. Installation and technical support is provided by Global Services. For more information call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). For technical support or assistance, go to or contact your IBM representative for additional assistance.Packaging: The z/VM V4.4 product package is distributed with the following:
Starting with the delivery of z/VM V4.3, z/VM has been made available on
3590 media. With this capability, multiple physical tape images can now
be delivered on consolidated (or stacked) tape(s) for z/VM. For example,
the multiple tape volumes previously required to deliver the z/VM base
system DDRs on 3480 now only require a single 3590 tape. This is made
possible by taking advantage of the larger storage capacity of the 3590
media. Additionally, optional products, offered in the z/VM SDO, may now
be stacked on a physical tape, labeled "z/VM Licensed Program Products."
In order to determine the contents of these stacked tapes, you
must
refer back to the media report included with your shipment.
Security, Auditability, and ControlThe announced program uses the security and auditability features inherent in the virtual machine and the System/370™, ESA/370, and ESA/390 architectures, and z/Architecture™. The security and auditability of z/VM V4 are the same for ESA/390 and z/Architecture. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering Informationz/VM V4.4z/VM V4 is a zSeries operating system designed to host guest operating systems (z/OS, z/OS.e, OS/390, VSE/ESA, TPF, VM, and Linux), application development, database management, e-business, and office systems. z/VM V4 has one charge unit: a one-time charge (OTC) per standard processor engine or per IFL processor feature. Orders for z/VM V4.4 will be accepted beginning August 1, 2003. When placing an order, if you wish to have that order fulfilled with z/VM V4.4, you will need to specify a customer-requested arrival date (CRAD) of August 15, 2003, or later. Production of z/VM V4.4 orders is planned to begin on August 15, 2003. z/VM V4.3 will be available until August 14, 2003, at which time it will be withdrawn from marketing and customers will receive z/VM V4.4. Any z/VM order received with a CRAD specified as August 15, 2003, or later, will receive z/VM V4.4. To order z/VM V4.4, customers should specify asset registration 9001 and the feature number of the desired distribution medium. To order the optional product features RTM, PRF, DirMaint, RACF, or Performance Toolkit for VM, they must specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium. Specify the quantity of engines required. When z/VM V4.4 or the optional features are ordered to operate on standard processor engines, the quantity of engines ordered must be equal to the number of standard processor engines on the zSeries 990, 900, and 800 or S/390 server. When z/VM V4.4 or the optional features are ordered to operate on processor engines with the IFL feature, the quantity of engines ordered must be equal to the number of processor engines with the IFL processor feature on the zSeries 990, 900, and 800 or S/390 server.
When ordering z/VM V4.4 or the optional features to operate on standard processor engines
and
processor engines with the IFL feature, the quantity of engines ordered must be equal to the total
number of processor engines (standard plus IFL) on the zSeries 990, 900, and 800 or S/390 server.
Performance Toolkit for VMThe Performance Toolkit for VM feature is considered to be a program update for the RTM and PRF features as defined in the z/VM Addendum for Support, Z125-6547. Therefore, any existing z/VM V4 customers who have purchased a Subscription and Support (S&S) license for the RTM or PRF feature are entitled to receive a no-charge upgrade for the Performance Toolkit for VM feature when ordering z/VM V4.4. The priced, optional features RealTime Monitor (RTM) and Performance Reporting Facility (PRF) will continue to be supported in z/VM V4.4. Future performance management enhancements are planned to be made primarily to the Performance Toolkit for VM. It is planned that this will be the last release in which the RTM and PRF features will be available with z/VM. Both the RTM and PRF features are planned to be withdrawn from marketing in a future z/VM release. Because the Performance Toolkit for VM feature was derived from the IBM FCON/ESA program (5788-LGA), any existing VM customers who have previously purchased FCON/ESA are entitled to receive a no-charge upgrade when ordering the Performance Toolkit for VM feature with z/VM V4.4. FCON/ESA is planned to be withdrawn from marketing for all releases of VM/ESA and z/VM at the availability of the Performance Toolkit for VM feature on z/VM V4.4. Service support for FCON/ESA will end at the announced end of service date of the VM operating system on which FCON/ESA is running or on December 31, 2004, whichever is earlier. The discontinuance of support for FCON/ESA is planned to occur as follows:
VM Release Announced Date of VM FCON/ESA or Version VM EOS Date Announcement EOS Date VM/ESA V2.4 June 30, 2003 February 5, 2002 June 30, 2003 z/VM V3.1 Not announced Not announced December 31, 2004 z/VM V4.1 June 30, 2003 May 29, 2001 June 30, 2003 z/VM V4.2 December 30, 2003 October 4, 2001 December 30, 2003 z/VM V4.3 December 31, 2004 May 13, 2003 December 31, 2004
IBM strongly encourages customers to order S&S for the Performance Toolkit for VM feature. S&S
provides an easy and effective way by which customers have access, during the coverage period, to
eligible new versions and releases of the Performance Toolkit for VM feature. S&S also provides the
level of support that was available when customers paid a monthly license charge for RTM and PRF
products with the IBM Customer Agreement software license.
High Level Assembler (5696-234)The High Level Assembler (5696-234) is available on a special bid basis for licensing on IFL engines. The High Level Assembler is required for z/VM to:
For pricing, terms and conditions, and special bid requests, customers should contact an IBM representative or Business Partner. Basic License: To order, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, and the one-time charge (OTC) feature number. Also specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium. To suppress shipment of media, select the license-only option in CFSW. New Licensees for z/VM V4.4: Orders for z/VM V4.4 and the optional features must use the z/VM V4 SDO packaged offering, program number 5739-A04. The z/VM system DDRs, any ordered optional z/VM features, and any ordered SDO licensed products will be delivered as part of the z/VM SDO. Specify feature number 9001 for asset registration and the feature number of the desired distribution medium. You must also specify the quantity of OTC licenses required. When ordering z/VM V4.4 or the optional features to operate on standard processor engines, the quantity of engines ordered must be equal to the number of standard processor engines on your zSeries 990, 900, and 800 or S/390 server. When ordering z/VM V4.4 or the optional features to operate on processor engines with the IFL feature, the quantity of engines ordered must be equal to the number of processor engines with the IFL processor features on your zSeries 990, 900, and 800 or S/390 server. When ordering z/VM V4.4 or the optional features to operate on standard processor engines and processor engines with the IFL feature, the quantity of engines ordered must be equal to the total number of processor engines (standard plus IFL) on your zSeries 990, 900, and 800 or S/390 server. The quantity of OTC licenses of the optional features ordered must be equal to the same number of z/VM V4.4 licenses ordered. With the ordering of z/VM V4.4, you will receive a system DDR tape or CD-ROM containing the program code for z/VM V4.4, an IPLA for 5739-A03, a LID, PoE, program directories, and one copy of each publication available for z/VM V4.4. If you are specifying more than a quantity of one on your order, you will be entitled to operate z/VM V4.4 on the number of processor engines specified, but you will not receive distribution media or publications for the additional processor engines specified. The maximum quantity ordered should not be more than:
Quantity
Engines
w/IFL Standard
Feature Engines For Each Server
1 2 S/390 Multiprise 3000 (7060)
7 10 S/390 Parallel Enterprise
Server(TM) (9672) Generation 5
11 12 S/390 Parallel Enterprise
Server(TM) (9672) Generation 6
3 4 zSeries 800 (2066)
4 0 zSeries Offering for
Linux (2066-0FL)
15 16 zSeries 900 (2064)
16 16 zSeries 990 (2084)
32 32 zSeries 990 (2084
in October 2003)
The combination of standard engines plus engines with the IFL feature cannot be greater than the number of standard engines for each server listed in the table.
The optional features RTM, PRF, DirMaint, RACF for VM, and the Performance Toolkit for VM are preinstalled on the base system DDRs. Ordering these features establishes a license for entitlement purposes and you will also receive a program directory for the optional features ordered. To establish a license for RTM, PRF, DirMaint, RACF for VM, or the Performance Toolkit for VM, specify the program number 5739-A04 and the OTC feature number of the desired distribution medium for each optional product desired. The Performance Toolkit for VM feature is considered a program update for the RTM and PRF features as defined in the z/VM Addendum for Support, Z125-6547. Therefore, any existing z/VM V4 customers, with licenses for the RTM or PRF features, who have also purchased S&S for either the RTM or PRF feature, are entitled to receive a no-charge upgrade for the Performance Toolkit for VM feature when ordering z/VM V4.4. z/VM S&S will be automatically added to your order. If you do not desire the S&S license for z/VM and/or the optional features of RTM, PRF, DirMaint, RACF for VM, or the Performance Toolkit for VM, you must take specific action to decline this support. The quantity of z/VM S&S licenses must be equal to the number of OTC licenses ordered for the z/VM V4.4 base code or the optional features. Program Name: z/VM Version 4 SDO Program Number: 5739-A04
Program Feature
Description Number Number Medium
z/VM Version 4 3390 5739-A04 6002 3480 Tape
System DDR
z/VM Version 4 3390 5739-A04 6277 3590 Tape
System DDR
z/VM Version 4 3390 5739-A04 1004 CD-ROM
System DDR
Program Name: Optional Features of z/VM Version 4 SDO Program Number: 5739-A04
Program Feature
Description Number Number Medium
RTM Feature 5739-A04 6167 3480 Tape
RTM Feature 5739-A04 6207 3590 Tape
RTM Feature 5739-A04 6293 CD-ROM
PRF Feature 5739-A04 6095 3480 Tape
PRF Feature 5739-A04 6205 3590 Tape
PRF Feature 5739-A04 6294 CD-ROM
DirMaint Feature 5739-A04 6157 3480 Tape
DirMaint Feature 5739-A04 6206 3590 Tape
DirMaint Feature 5739-A04 6295 CD-ROM
RACF for VM Feature 5739-A04 6209 3480 Tape
RACF for VM Feature 5739-A04 6208 3590 Tape
RACF for VM Feature 5739-A04 6296 CD-ROM
Performance Toolkit 5739-A04 6290 3480 Tape
for VM Feature
Performance Toolkit 5739-A04 6291 3590 Tape
for VM Feature
Performance Toolkit 5739-A04 6297 CD-ROM
for VM Feature
Program Name: Licensed Functions of z/VM Version 4 Release 4 Program Number: 5739-A03
OTC
Program Feature
Description Number Number
z/VM Version 4 5739-A03 0028
RealTime Monitor 5739-A03 0027
Performance Reporting 5739-A03 0029
Facility
Directory Maintenance 5739-A03 0026
Facility
Resource Access Control 5739-A03 0034
Facility
Performance Toolkit 5739-A03 0036
for VM
Performance Toolkit
for VM Upgrade
-- From RTM 5739-A03 0039
-- From PRF 5739-A03 0040
Support for z/VM Version 4Program Name: z/VM Subscription and Support Program Number: 5739-SWS Support for z/VM V4.4 is provided and licensed under the:
This 5739-SWS order establishes entitlement records as well as support for z/VM V4 or the optional features. If an 5739-SWS order is declined, you will only be entitled to support under the basic warranty for z/VM V4.4 (5739-A03). Central Service for z/VM V4.4 (5739-A03) is planned to be available by IBM until July 31, 2005. Central service for z/VM V4.3 was announced to be discontinued on June 30, 2004, in Software Announcement 202-104 , dated April 30, 2002. To allow additional time to migrate to z/VM V4.4, service discontinuance for z/VM V4.3 has been extended until December 31, 2004. The z/VM S&S provides:
On-site (local) support, although available, is provided as part of the IBM portfolio of fee-based services. z/VM S&S annual support charges, based on the quantity of licenses, will be automatically added to your order. If you do not desire the S&S license for z/VM and/or the optional features of RTM, PRF, DirMaint, RACF for VM, or the Performance Toolkit for VM, you must take specific action to decline this support. Program Name: Features of z/VM Subscription and Support Program Number: 5739-SWS
Support
for
Program Feature Program
Description Number Number Number
z/VM V4 3390 Sys 5739-SWS 6202 5739-A03
DDR S&S
z/VM V4 CD-R Sys 5739-SWS 6225 5739-A03
DDR S&S
DFSMS/Kanji S&S 5739-SWS 6212 5739-A03
RTM Feature S&S 5739-SWS 6224 5739-A03
PRF Feature S&S 5739-SWS 6217 5739-A03
DirMaint Feature S&S 5739-SWS 6222 5739-A03
RACF for VM Feature 5739-SWS 6284 5739-A03
S&S
Performance Toolkit 5739-SWS 6285 5739-A03
for VM
Feature S&S
Program Name: Features of z/VM Subscription & Support Program Number: 5739-SWS
S&S S&S
Support Annual Decline
for Charge No-Charge
Support for Program Feature Feature
Program Name Number Number Number
z/VM Version 4 5739-A03 0033 1004
RealTime Monitor 5739-A03 0030 1003
Performance 5739-A03 0031 1002
Reporting
Facility
Directory 5739-A03 0032 1001
Maintenance
Facility
Resource Access 5739-A03 0035 1005
Control
Facility
Performance 5739-A03 0038 1006
Toolkit for VM
The quantity of S&S licenses must be equal to the number of processor engines and must be equal to the number of OTC licenses ordered for the z/VM V4.4 base code or the optional features. The maximum quantity ordered should not be more than:
Quantity
Engines
w/IFL Standard
Feature Engines For Each Server
1 2 S/390 Multiprise 3000 (7060)
7 10 S/390 Parallel Enterprise
Server(TM) (9672) Generation 5
11 12 S/390 Parallel Enterprise
Server(TM) (9672) Generation 6
3 4 zSeries 800 (2066)
4 0 zSeries Offering for
Linux (2066-0FL)
15 16 zSeries 900 (2064)
16 16 zSeries 990 (2084)
32 32 zSeries 990 (2084
in October 2003)
The combination of standard engines plus engines with the IFL feature cannot be greater than the
number of standard engines for each server listed in the table.
National Language TranslationWhen you order z/VM V4.4, the National Language Translation files for message repositories, help files, and other panels or files are included with the system. The following components or features are supported by z/VM V4.4 in the following languages:
The DirMaint feature provides National Language translation for DirMaint messages in Kanji and is automatically included with this feature. If you would like DFSMS/VM translated in Kanji, order the no-charge feature number:
Program Feature
Description Number Number Medium
DFSMS/VM Kanji 5739-A04 6012 3490 Tape
DFSMS/VM Kanji 5739-A04 6204 3590 Tape
DFSMS/VM translated in Kanji is also included as part of the System DDR CD-ROM.
Restricted Source FeatureThe z/VM Restricted Source feature contains annotated assembler listings (assembler source code generated from z/VM PL/X source modules) for CP, CMS, REXX/VM, VMSES/E, GCS, and TSAF and is shipped as a separately orderable feature tape or as part of the system DDR CD-ROM. If you would like the z/VM Restricted Source feature, order the no-charge feature number:
Program Feature
Description Number Number Medium
z/VM Restricted 5739-A04 6020 3480 Tape
Source Feature
z/VM Restricted 5739-A04 6203 3590 Tape
Source Feature
z/VM V4.4 SDO Optional Licensed ProductsThe following table provides the feature numbers for the optional licensed products that are new with the availability of z/VM V4.4. New Media Feature Numbers for 5739-A04
Program Feature
Description Number Number Medium
5654-A22 C/C++ for 5739-A04 6286 3480 Tape
z/VM V1.1
5654-A22 C/C++ for 5739-A04 6287 3590 Tape
z/VM V1.1
Preinstalled ProductsStarting with z/VM V4.1, several products were automatically preinstalled on the base product DDRs. Since then, subsequent releases have integrated additional products in the base of z/VM.
Program Pricing
Description Number Model
Tivoli Storage 5697-TS9 MLC-based
Manager for
VM V4.2
Tivoli Storage 5698-ISM Environment-Managed
Manager for
VM V5.x
Tivoli Storage 5698-ISX Extended Edition
Manager for
VM V5.x
Note: V5.x refers to Tivoli Storage Manager V5.1 or V5.2. For additional information, including terms and conditions, for Tivoli Storage Manager for VM, program number 5698-ISX, refer to:
For program number 5697-ISM, refer to:
For program number 5697-TS9, refer to:
Refer to Software Announcement
299-126
, dated May 24, 1999, for information on Tivoli ADSM for VM/ESA V3.1.
Customization OptionsSelect the appropriate feature numbers to customize your order for the z/VM V4 SDO, program number 5739-A04, for the delivery options desired. The feature numbers associated with Initial and Update Shipments are only available for the licensed products within the SDO and not for z/VM base code or the orderable optional features. However, the feature numbers associated with the Expedite Shipments are applicable for both the z/VM V4.4 SDO licensed products and the z/VM base code plus the optional features. Example: If publications are not desired for the initial order, specify feature number 3470 to ship media only. For future updates, specify feature number 3480 to ship media updates only. If, in the future, publication updates are required, order an MES to remove feature number 3480; then, the publications will ship with the next release of the program.
Feature
Description Number
Initial Shipments
Serial Number Only (suppresses shipment 3444
of media and documentation)
Ship Media Only (suppresses initial 3470
shipment of documentation)
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3471
initial shipment of media)
Update Shipments
Ship Media Updates Only (suppresses 3480
update shipment of documentation)
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3481
update shipment of media)
Suppress Updates (suppresses update 3482
shipment of media and documentation)
Expedite Shipments
Local IBM Office Expedite 3445
(for IBM use only)
Customer Expedite Process Charge 3446
($30 charge for each product)
Expedite shipments will be processed to receive 72-hour delivery from the time IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment (SDF) receives the order. SDF will then ship the order via overnight air transportation. Terms and ConditionsLicensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement (PoEs) are required for all authorized use. These products are licensed under the IBM Program License Agreement (IPLA), and the associated Agreement for Acquisition of Support, and the Addendum for Support, Z125-6547, which provides for support with ongoing access to releases and versions of the program. These programs have a one-time license charge for use of the program and an ongoing recurring charge for the enhanced support that includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal business hours) as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of the program as long as support is in effect. S/390 and zSeries IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line is an option for those customers who desire added services. Program Services: This program has program services for a minimum of one year from acquisition from IBM or authorized Business Partner. Program Support: Enhanced Support, called Subscription and Support, includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal business hours) as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of the program as long as support is in effect. The customer will be notified of discontinuance of support with 12 months notice. Central Service through e-mail, mail, or fax will be provided by IBM for z/VM V4.4 until July 31, 2005. Central service for z/VM V4.3 was announced to be discontinued on June 30, 2004, in Software Announcement 202-104 , dated April 30, 2002. To allow additional time to migrate to z/VM V4.4, service discontinuance for z/VM V4.3 has been extended until December 31, 2004. Additional fee support will be provided through the IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line and country-specific service offerings. This program will be subject to the terms of the IPLA contained in the program package, and not to the Agreement for IBM Licensed Programs. This statement is complementary to the IBM IPLA contained in this package:
Program Program Service Name Number End Date z/VM V4.4 5739-A03 July 31, 2005 For program defect related problems, the following procedure for assistance in problem identification is applicable:
Problems should be submitted using one of the following methods:
Dept C7NG c/o VM Service 1701 North Street Endicott, NY 13760 IBM will reply in writing with information about correction, bypass, or restriction with the intent to make the program perform according to its specifications, or, if there are none, to its principles of operation. Customer information needed when submitting a problem:
Additional information on customer-reported problems can be obtained from your remarketer/distributor or IBM. Money-Back Guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program, return it within 30 days from the invoice date, to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it for a refund. This applies only to your first acquisition of the program. Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No Passport Advantage® Applies: No
Software Maintenance Applies: No For operating system software, the revised IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line offering will provide support for those operating systems and associated products that are not available with the newly announced Software Maintenance offering. This will ensure total support coverage for your enterprise needs, including IBM and selected non-IBM products. For complete lists of products supported under both the current and revised Support Line offering, refer to our Web site at: For additional information on the revised IBM Operational Support Services, refer to Services Announcement 601-023 , dated July 10, 2001. IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line: Yes Educational Allowance Available: Yes, 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
Products Eligible for Single Version ChargingSingle Version Charging is applicable only when running on standard processor engines.
Replaced Program(s) Replacement Program(s) Program Program Program Program Number Name Number Name 5654-A17 z/VM Version 3 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5654-030 VM/ESA Version 2 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5684-112 VM/ESA Version 1 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5664-167 VM/SP(TM) 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5664-173 VM/SP HPO 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5664-301 VM/IS Base (Core) 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5664-308 VM/XA SP 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5735-FAL TCP/IP Version 2 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5798-FAL TCP/IP Version 1 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5796-PNA VM Realtime Monitor 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5664-191 VMMAP 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5798-DWD RealTime Monitor VM/ESA 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5684-073 VMPRF 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5748-XE4 DirMaint 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5740-XXH RACF 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5688-198 Language Environment/370 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5706-116 DFSMS/VM 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 Replaced Program(s) Replacement Program(s) Program Program Program Program Number Name Number Name 5668-911 OS/PL/I V2 Library 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5734-LM4 OS PL/I Resident Library 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5734-LM5 OS PL/I Transient Library 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5688-022 VS COBOL II Library Only 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5668-940 VS COBOL II Library Only 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5740-LM1 OS/VS COBOL Library Only 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 5688-039 C/370(TM) Library 5739-A03 z/VM V4.4 IBM Electronic Services
IBM Global Services has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to put
you on the road to higher systems availability. IBM Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution
that provides you with an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support on
the IBM IBM Electronic Services news page provides you with a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used by customers to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The IBM Electronic Service Agent is no-additional-charge software that resides on your IBM To learn how IBM Electronic Services can work for you, visit: PricesThe prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative. Program Name: z/VM Version 4 Release 4 Program Number: 5739-A03
OTC
Program Feature
Description Number Number OTC
z/VM Version 4 5739-A03 0028 45,000/engine (U.S.)
RTM 5739-A03 0027 1,650/engine (U.S.)
PRF 5739-A03 0029 1,200/engine (U.S.)
DirMaint 5739-A03 0026 760/engine (U.S.)
RACF 5739-A03 0034 6,000/engine (U.S.)
Performance Toolkit for VM 5739-A03 0036 3,500/engine (U.S.)
Performance Toolkit for VM 5739-A03
Upgrade
-- From RTM 5739-A03 0039 No Charge
-- From PRF 5739-A03 0040 No Charge
Note: These charges are the same as z/VM V4.3 except for the addition of the Performance Toolkit for VM feature. Program Name: z/VM Subscription and Support Program Number: 5739-SWS
S&S S&S
Support Annual Decline
for Charge No-Charge
Support for Program Feature Feature Annual
Program Name Number Number Number Charge
z/VM Version 4 5739-A03 0033 1004 $11,000/engine
RTM 5739-A03 0030 1003 400/engine
PRF 5739-A03 0031 1002 300/engine
DirMaint 5739-A03 0032 1001 190/engine
RACF 5739-A03 0035 1005 1,500/engine
Performance Toolkit 5739-A03 0038 1006 875/engine
for VM
Note: These charges are the same as z/VM V4.3 except for the addition of the Performance Toolkit for VM feature. Upgrades Contact your sales channel for IBM Operational Support Services —
Support Line pricing information.
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