IBM z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 is generally available to
help enable growth
IBM United States
Software Announcement 208-237
August 05, 2008
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IBM® z/VSEtm Version
4 Release 2 (z/VSE V4.2)
continues the z/VSE focus
on scalability, security, interoperability, and service-oriented architecture.
z/VSE V4.2
supports IBM System
ztm servers:
- IBM System
z10 Enterprise Class (z10 EC)
- IBM System
z9® Enterprise Class (z9tm EC) and z9 Business Class (z9 BC)
- IBM eServertm zSeries® 990,
890, 900, and 800
z/VSE V4.2
is designed to support:
- Up to 512 VSE tasks
- Up to 32 GB of processor storage
- Parallel Access Volume (PAV) feature of IBM DS8000tm and DS6000tm series
- Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) sign-on support using a new z/VSE LDAP
client
- IBM System
Storagetm SAN Volume Controller (SVC) access to FCP-SCSI disks
z/VSE Version
4 executes in z/Architecture® mode
only and supports 64-bit real addressing. It offers Midrange Workload License
Charge (MWLC) pricing metrics, including a sub-capacity option for IBM System z10
EC, z9 EC,
and z9 BC
servers.
For ordering, contact your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner,
or IBM Americas
Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: LE001).
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z/VSE Version
4 Release 2 (z/VSE V4.2)
is built on a heritage of ongoing refinement and innovation that spans more
than four decades. It is the latest step in the ongoing evolution of z/VSE. z/VSE V4.2 continues
the z/VSE focus
on scalability, security, interoperability, and service-oriented architecture.
It is designed to help protect and leverage existing investments in VSE information
assets. z/VSE V4.2
is designed to address the needs of clients with growing core VSE workloads
and/or those who wish to exploit Linux® on System z for new, Web-based business
solutions and infrastructure simplification.
z/VSE V4.2
supports IBM System
z servers:
- IBM System
z10 Enterprise Class (z10 EC)
- IBM System
z9 Enterprise Class (z9 EC) and z9 Business Class (z9 BC)
- IBM eServer zSeries 990,
890, 900, and 800
z/VSE V4.2
is designed to support:
- Scalability enhancements
- Up to 512 VSE tasks (two times the 255 limit in z/VSE V4.1)
- Up to 32 GB of processor storage (four times the 8 GB supported by z/VSE V4.1)
- Parallel Access Volume (PAV) feature of IBM System Storage DS8000 and DS6000 series
- Security enhancements
- Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) sign-on support using a new z/VSE LDAP
client
- IBM System
z10 extensions to CP Assist for Cryptographic Function (CPACF)
- IBM System
Storage TS1120 're-keying' function
- Basic Security Manager (BSM) improvements
- Encryption Facility for z/VSE V1.1 as an optional priced feature
- Enhanced storage options
- IBM System
Storage SAN Volume Controller (SVC) access to FCP-attached SCSI disks
- IBM System
Storage TS3400 Tape Library and TS7700 Virtualization Enginetm Release
1.4
z/VSE Version
4 executes in z/Architecture mode
only and supports 64-bit real addressing for selected system functions. z/VSE V4
is not designed to support 64-bit virtual addressing or allow 64-bit addressing
for user applications. z/VSE V4.2 can run in basic mode (z900 and z800 only),
in LPAR mode, or as a guest under z/VM® V5.2 or later. It is the preferred
follow-on VSE product for clients with z/VSE V4.1, z/VSE V3, and VSE/ESAtm installed. You may choose to
use the Fast Service Upgrade (FSU) process when migrating from z/VSE V4.1 or z/VSE V3.1.
z/VSE V4.2
offers Midrange Workload License Charge (MWLC) pricing metrics, including
a sub-capacity option, for System z10 EC, z9 EC, and z9 BC servers.
This announcement fulfills the z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 Preview, Software
Announcement 207-228, dated October 09, 2007. This
announcement contains additional detail and content not included in the preview.
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Refer to the Hardware requirements, Software requirements,
and Planning information sections for details.
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October 17, 2008
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z/VSE Version
4 Release 2 (z/VSE V4.2)
is built on a heritage of ongoing refinement and innovation that spans more
than four decades. It is designed to help protect and leverage existing investments
in VSE information assets. z/VSE V4.2 is designed to address the needs of clients
with growing core VSE workloads and/or those who wish to exploit Linux on System
z for new, Web-based business solutions and infrastructure simplification.
z/VSE V4.2
exploits selected features of innovative IBM System z and IBM System Storage technology. It
executes in z/Architecture mode
only and supports 64-bit real addressing for selected system functions. z/VSE V4.2
is not designed to support 64-bit virtual addressing or allow 64-bit addressing
for user applications.
z/VSE V4.2
supports IBM System
z servers:
- IBM System
z10 Enterprise Class (z10 EC)
- IBM System
z9 Enterprise Class (z9 EC) and z9 Business Class (z9 BC)
- IBM eServer zSeries 990,
890, 900, and 800
It can run in basic mode (z900 and z800 only), in LPAR mode, or as a guest
under z/VM V5.2
or later.
z/VSE V4.2
continues the z/VSE focus
on scalability, security, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and hybrid
solutions that exploit z/VSE and Linux on System z.
z/VSE V4.2
is designed to:
- Support up to 512 VSE tasks. That is two times the 255 task limit in z/VSE V4.1
and prior versions. Removing the task constraint may help VSE clients grow
their CICS® workloads
and consolidate their VSE systems, and may ease the migration from CICS/VSE® to CICS Transaction
Server for VSE/ESA.
- Exploit up to 32 GB of processor storage. That is four times the 8 GB
limit in z/VSE V4.1
and 16 times the limit in z/VSE V3.1 and VSE/ESA V2.
- Support the Parallel Access Volume (PAV) feature of DS8000, DS6000,
and ESS series. PAV allows accessing an ECKD-type volume with multiple concurrent
requests. PAV may result in a performance improvement compared to traditional
I/O.
- Enable LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) sign-on for z/VSE V4.2.
A user ID and password can be authenticated using an LDAP server that is connected
to z/VSE V4.2
via a TCP/IP network. z/VSE V4.2 provides an LDAP client only. An LDAP server
on another platform is required. The use of "company-wide" user IDs connects z/VSE with
the centralized management of user IDs. As a result, password rules and password
renewal can be enforced via the LDAP server. For example, LDAP sign-on can
overcome the previous limitation that z/VSE user IDs must be between 4 and 8
characters, and passwords are limited to 8 characters. Using LDAP sign-on,
user IDs and passwords can both be up to 64 characters. LDAP authorization
is designed to integrate z/VSE into "Identity Management Systems," such as IBM Tivoli® products,
or systems based on the Microsoft® Active Directory.
- Support the SAN Volume Controller (SVC). In addition to IBM System Storage qualified
for use with z/VSE FCP-SCSI
support, VSE clients can now access the IBM System Storage disk subsystems
and OEM SCSI disk devices supported by the SVC. SVC support offers more storage
choices to clients and may help lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
z/VSE V4.2
offers Midrange Workload License Charge (MWLC) pricing metrics, including
a sub-capacity option, for IBM System z10 EC, z9 EC, and z9 BC servers. For a description of MWLC and
sub-capacity pricing options, including applicable terns and conditions, restrictions,
processes, and procedures, refer to Software Announcement 207-004, dated January 09, 2007.
z/VSE V4.2
is the preferred follow-on VSE product for clients with z/VSE V4.1, z/VSE V3,
or VSE/ESA installed.
You may choose to use the Fast Service Upgrade (FSU) process when migrating
from z/VSE V4.1
or z/VSE V3.1.
This announcement fulfills the z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 Preview, Software
Announcement 207-228, dated October 09, 2007. This
announcement contains additional detail and content not included in the preview.
Note: Items mentioned in the following sections as being available for z/VSE V4.1
or z/VSE V3
may require the user to install additional PTFs. We recommend z/VSE V4.1.2
or later or z/VSE V3.1.3
or later with the latest recommended service level.
Offering scalability
Up to 512 VSE tasks
z/VSE V4.2
is designed to support up to 512 VSE tasks. That is two times the "old" 255
task limit and addresses several long-standing customer requirements. Clients
having many partitions active are sometimes constrained by the 255 task limit
in z/VSE V4.1, z/VSE V3.1,
and VSE/ESA V2.
This includes, for example, those with multiple CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA (CICS TS VSE/ESA)
partitions, each running several subtasks. The additional tasks in z/VSE V4.2 may
help clients grow CICS workloads or consolidate z/VSE systems. For some clients, additional
tasks may help ease migration from CICS/VSE to CICS TS VSE/ESA. z/VSE V4.2 offers various options that
allow clients to configure additional tasks according to their needs. The
"more task" support can be activated system-wide or for specific applications. z/VSE V4.2
also provides a compatibility mode for applications that rely on the "old"
255 task limit.
32 GB of processor storage
z/VSE V4.2
is designed to exploit up to 32 GB of processor (real) storage. That is four
times the 8 GB limit in z/VSE V4.1 (and 16 times the 2 GB limit in z/VSE V3 and VSE/ESA V2). z/VSE V4.2
helps exploit more of the large processor storage available on even the smallest System
z9 servers. Clients with especially large z/VSE environments may experience lower
paging rates. In fact, many z/VSE environments may be able to run without a page
data set at all (the NOPDS option).
In z/VSE V4.2
control blocks have been moved at the end of real storage, thus reducing system's
real storage requirements below 2 GB. More real storage below 2 GB is now
available for applications that need storage to be fixed.
Parallel Access Volume (PAV)
PAV is an optional licensed feature of the IBM System Storage DS8000 and DS6000,
and IBM TotalStorage® ESS
series. It enables a single System z server to simultaneously process multiple
I/O operations to the same volume. This can help significantly reduce device
queue delays and provide enhanced throughput.
Concurrent processing of I/O operations is achieved by defining multiple
logical addressses per physical volume (so-called "base" and "alias" volumes).
The PAV configuration must be done both in the DS8000, DS6000, or ESS and the System z server.
It can then be exploited by the operating system.
PAV enables multiple jobs within a single z/VSE image to transfer data to or from
the same physical volume in parallel. When accessing a volume with PAV support
active, read operations are executed simultaneously as well as write operations
to different extents on the volume. PAV may improve throughput when accessing
large volumes. This may allow clients to use, for example, one large volume
with one base and two aliases rather than three smaller volumes without PAV
support.
Clients have the flexibility to dynamically activate and deactivate PAV
processing in z/VSE.
The PAV support in z/VSE V4.2 is also designed to distribute I/O traffic
to available base and alias volumes and do load balancing. Clients may also
want to consolidate their volumes to use fewer large volumes instead of more
small ones, which gives them the flexibilty to add more devices.
For more information on the PAV feature, refer to
- http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/storage/disk/index.html
Note: This function will not be available at z/VSE V4.2 General Availability. The function
is planned to be delivered later via PTF. If you plan to use this function,
please check the z/VSE Web
site after GA for the latest status.
CPU balancing
z/VSE V4.2
is designed to enable CPU balancing. When CPU balancing is enabled, the z/VSE Turbo
Dispatcher uses only the number of CPUs needed for the current workload. Clients
can activate or deactivate CPU balancing dynamically. Interval and threshold
values allow you to tune CPU balancing depending on your workloads. CPU balancing
may reduce multiprocessing overhead.
Exploitation of IBM System z and System Storage technology
Open Systems Adapter-Express3 features (Gigabit Ethernet SX and LX,
10 Gigabit Ethernet LR)
OSA-Express3 is exclusive to IBM System z10 and supports CHPID type OSD.
This new generation of System z LAN adapters is designed to deliver increased
throughput, and double the port density. OSA-Express3 GbE is available with
four ports, OSA-Express3 10 GbE with two ports per feature.
Note: Support for OSA-Express3 is also available with z/VSE 3.1 and later. With z/VSE 3.1, only
two of the four ports of the OSA-Express3 GbE feature can be used.
IBM System
Storage SAN Volume Controller
The IBM System
Storage SAN Volume Controller (SVC) is designed to handle device-specific
requirements for whatever collection of disk storage devices a client has
attached to the SVC. The SVC can be attached to a storage network to provide
a virtualized pool of storage shared by all hosts. It is designed to help
reduce complexity and cost of storage and offers enhanced copy services as
well. Copy services are controlled by the SVC software, not by the z/VSE operating
system.
z/VSE V4.2
support for the SVC allows z/VSE to access FCP-SCSI disks in IBM System Storage disk
subsystems, including DS8000, DS6000, DS4000tm, and ESS series, as well as disk
subsystems from other manufacturers that are supported by the SVC. z/VSE supports
the SVC through z/VSE's SCSI device driver. In addition to IBM System Storage qualified
for use with z/VSE FCP-SCSI
support, clients can now access any FCP-SCSI disk device supported by the
SVC.
z/VSE V4.2
SVC support offers more storage choices to clients. More choices plus better
storage utilization may help lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
The list of supported hardware, device driver, and firmware levels can
be found at
- http://ibm.com/systems/storage/software/virtualization/svc/interop.html
IBM System
Storage DS8000 FlashCopy® SE
(Space Efficient)
z/VSE V4.2
is designed to support IBM FlashCopy SE, an optional feature of the DS8000 series.
The FlashCopy SE
feature allocates storage space on an "as-needed" basis by using space on
a target volume only when it actually copies tracks from the source to the
target volume. The IBM FlashCopy SE capability can lower the amount of
storage needed, and help lower costs by significantly reducing disk capacity
needed for copies.
Note: This function will not be available at z/VSE V4.2 General Availability. The function
is planned to be delivered later via PTF. If you plan to use this function,
please check the z/VSE Web
site after GA for the latest status.
IBM System
Storage TS3400 Tape Library
z/VSE V4.2
supports the TS3400 Tape Library as an automatic cartridge loader operating
in auto mode. It can be attached using the IBM System Storage TS1120 Tape Controller.
This support fulfills a Statement of Direction in Hardware Announcement 107-190, dated April 18, 2007.
Note: The support is also available with z/VSE 3.1 and later.
Security enhancements
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
LDAP sign-on support enables users to sign on to z/VSE using long, company-wide user IDs
and passwords. User IDs and passwords can be authenticated using an LDAP server
that is connected to z/VSE V4.2 via a TCP/IP network. Use of "company-wide"
user IDs connects z/VSE with the centralized management of user IDs.
As a result, password rules and password renewal can be enforced via the LDAP
server. For example, LDAP sign-on can overcome the previous limitation that z/VSE user
IDs must be between 4 and 8 characters, and passwords are limited to 8 characters.
Using LDAP sign-on, user IDs and passwords can both be up to 64 characters.
Using LDAP authorization is designed to integrate z/VSE into "Identity Management Systems,"
such as IBM Tivoli products,
or systems based on the Microsoft Active Directory.
z/VSE V4.2
provides an LDAP client only. An LDAP server on another platform is required.
Basic Security Manager (BSM) enhancements
The Basic Security Manager has been enhanced to provide improved auditing
of resource access. Logging is now possible on access level like read or update.
BSM also supports logging of security relevant BSTADMIN commands. These enhancements
allow the system administrator to monitor modifications to security definitions.
SOA security enhancements
Transport layer security is designed to secure the network communication
between the communication partners by encrypting the data that is being transmitted
over the network. A SOAP message can be sent via multiple servers (hops).
Connections between hops can use different transport security methods or may
even use no transport security at all. Transport security does not span across
multiple hops. This means any intermediate hop may be able to look at the
message. For greater level of end-to-end security, you need to use message
layer security.
z/VSE 4.2
adds support for:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL/TLS) for HTTP communication when VSE is acting
as client or server
- Transport Layer Authentication using HTTP basic password or SSL client
authentication
- Message Layer Authentication using UsernameToken with password or certificate
IBM System
Storage TS1120 Tape Drive (3592 Model E05) encryption re-keying support
z/VSE V4.2
is designed to provide encryption re-keying support. Re-keying provides the
capability to re-encrypt the data key of an already encrypted tape cartridge.
CP Assist for Cryptographic Function (CPACF)
CPACF is a no-charge optional feature of System z10 EC, z9, z990, and z890
servers. It provides an "on processor" function designed to accelerate symmetric
cryptographic operations. CPACF on z990 and z890 servers provides DES and
T-DES (triple DES) acceleration. CPACF on z9 servers adds Advanced Encryption Standard
(AES) 128-bit key support. z10 EC enhancements include AES for 256-bit keys.
z/VSE V4.2
is designed to support SSL using also AES for 256-bit keys for a stronger
encryption. TCP/IP for VSE/ESA is designed to transparently use AES for
256-bit keys: if the hardware is not available, the operations are performed
by software. z/VSE V4.2
e-business Connectors support AES for 256-bit keys in addition to AES-128,
DES, and T-DES (triple DES) encryption and decryption.
As with other features with sensitive security implications, depending
on the geographic location, U.S. Export/Import restrictions may apply.
Note: This function is also available with z/VSE V4.1.
Dynamic change of cryptographic processors
The z10 EC allows addition or removal of cryptographic processors (Crypto
Express2) without reactivating the logical partition. z/VSE V4.2 is designed to dynamically update
its cryptographic configuration when running in LPAR mode, giving you more
flexibility.
Encryption Facility for z/VSE (EF for z/VSE) V1.1
EF for z/VSE is
designed to exploit the powerful encryption capabilities of IBM System z to
help you securely and efficiently protect data. EF for z/VSE is an optional,
priced feature of VSE Central Functions V8 (z/VSE V4) and is eligible for MWLC pricing.
The data format of EF for z/VSE V1.1 is compatible with Encryption Facility System
z format provided in Encryption Facility for z/OS® V1.1 or later.
EF for z/VSE requires
CPACF. EF for z/VSE gives
you another encryption option and complements z/VSE support for the TS1120 encrypting
tape drives. The TS1120 are the preferred solution for high-volume backup/archive
applications. EF for z/VSE is designed to allow secure exchange of encrypted
data with other locations within your company and with business partners,
suppliers, and customers.
Operating system component changes
Basic operating system and component improvements are often driven by requests
submitted by customers and/or user groups. This section cannot cover each
and every improvement. However, a few examples are described below. See the z/VSE V4.2
Planning Manual for additional improvements as well as for more details
on those shown below.
Note: Although z/VSE is
the successor to IBM's VSE/ESA product, many functions and related products
may continue to use VSE/ESA in their names.
VSE/VSAM enhancements
- IDCAMS SNAP now exploits the IXFP NOCOPY and DDSR functionality and offers
BSM protection.
- A cross-reference listing is provided for backups created by IDCAMS without
the necessity to restore the data.
- Resource owners are identified by task ID in VSAM error messages.
- Meaningful cluster names are used.
- Duplicate candidate volumes can no longer be added to an existing cluster.
VSE/POWER enhancements
- New messages will report on the console and/or hardcopy file when a queue
entry has been processed by a VSE/POWER command.
- Queuing of list and punch queue entries is allowed without considering
the form number (FNO) to better adapt to printer capabilities.
- Manipulation of a queue entry based on its age is allowed.
VSE/Fast Copy
VSE/Fast Copy has been enhanced to exploit the IXFP NOCOPY and DDSR functionality.
Language
Environment® for z/VSE
A number of enhancements have been incorporated into LE for z/VSE to address
customer and vendor requirements and usability, problem determination, and z/OS affinity
issues. For example:
- An optional language independent trace tool (for all LE-compliant HLL
applications) can be dynamically activated and deactivated.
- Added support of load modules is provided with the current LE z/VSE High Level
Language user exit.
- The Attention Routine interface (introduced with z/VSE 3.1) can now handle LE/VSE commands
dealing with the trace tool as well as new z/OS affine commands such as the alteration
of default system-wide LE/VSE batch run-time options.
- Improved LE PL/I runtime support will reduce the current limitations associated
with the use of "fetch" for PL/I application programmers.
Note: Although the official name is Language Environment for z/VSE (LE
for z/VSE),
technical documents (manuals) may still refer to LE for z/VSE as Language
Environment for VSE/ESA, LE/VSE Version 1 Release 4 Modification
6, or LE/VSE V1.4.6.
EZA interface enhancements
With z/VSE V4.2
the EZA socket programming interface:
- Allows you to select a local TCP/IP stack
- Supports the READV and WRITEV functions (for z/OS affinity)
Supervisor enhancements
The "Signal Quiesce" feature of the Hardware Management Console (HMC) can
be enabled, which allows the operator to shut down applications in case of
a disruptive operations command like IML or IPL.
Standards
Java-based VSE e-business connectors have been updated to support the JDK
1.6 (Java6) standard. For z/VSE V4.1 users, connectors updated to the JDK 1.6
standard can be downloaded from the z/VSE Web site.
z/VSE V4.2
continues the VSE focus on interoperability and service-oriented architecture
(SOA). The latest information and code updates for selected VSE e-business
connectors can be found on the z/VSE Web site at
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/zvse/downloads/
High Level Assembler for z/OS, z/VM, and z/VSE V1.6
A new release of HLASM adds capabilities to simplify application programming,
maintenance, and enhancements tasks. Among these are:
- An HLASM Services Interface delivers important operating system environment
services to let you write platform-independent exits and external functions.
- Suffix tags for instruction mnemonics let you use identically named macro
instructions and machine instructions in the same source program.
- Two new address constants provide resolution into long-displacement format,
increasing instruction addressability and reducing the need for additional
instructions.
For additional information refer to Software Announcement 208-145, dated June 24, 2008.
Sub-system component changes
CICS Transaction
Server for VSE/ESA V1.1.1
z/VSE V4.2
will continue to ship CICS/VSE V2.3 along with CICS TS VSE/ESA at no additional charge. However
it is IBM's intent that z/VSE V4.2 will be the last release to offer CICS/VSE.
For more information, see the Statement of direction elsewhere in this
announcement.
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA V1.5
A major update of TCP/IP for VSE/ESA provides corrections for customer-reported
problems, as well as enhancements to various functions. For more details,
see APAR PK33472.
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA is
designed to transparently exploit CPACF for symmetric encryption (for example,
AES-128, AES-256) when available on the server. If hardware assists are not
available, a software implementation is used instead. TCP/IP for VSE/ESA is
designed to support four-port configuration of the OSA Express3 GbE feature.
Note: TCP/IP for VSE/ESA contains the functionality of TCP/IP 1.5.0
Service Pack F.
DB2® Server
for VSE and VM V7.5
Among other enhancements, DB2 offers improved DRDA® and checkpoint performance and better
compatibility with DB2 on distributed platforms (DB2 LUW). DB2 Server for VSE Client Edition V7.5 offers
a client-only edition for those DB2 users working with a remote DB2 database server.
This may help reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for VSE clients.
Note: DB2 Server
for VSE and VM, Client Edition are also available with z/VSE 3.1.3 and z/VSE 4.1.1.
MQSeries® for VSE/ESA V2.1.2
MQSeries provides
ongoing enhancements to support modern messaging solutions. A recent enhancement
was the no-charge WebSphere® MQ Client for VSE. Additional enhancements
allow the use of name and distribution lists and automatic channel definitions.
Note: These enhancements are also available with z/VSE V3.1 and z/VSE V4.1.
Midrange Workload License Charge (MWLC)
MWLC pricing was first introduced for those running z/VSE V4 in a System z9 EC or z9 BC server environment.
It is also available for z/VSE V4 running in a System z10 EC server environment.
Clients may choose to implement MWLC in either full-capacity or sub-capacity
mode. When implementing the sub-capacity option, clients can generate their
own sub-capacity reports using Sub-Capacity Reporting Tool (SCRT) on z/VSE V4. For
instructions on how to download the latest SCRT version, see the SCRT home
page
- http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/swprice/scrt/
For a detailed description on MWLC and sub-capacity pricing, including
applicable terms and conditions, restrictions, processes, and procedures,
see Software Announcement 207-004, dated January 09, 2007.
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
z/VSE V4.2
is capable as of October 17, 2008, when used in accordance with IBM's associated
documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of
the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the
product properly interoperates with it.
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A primary objective of z/VSE V4.2 is to help clients protect their extensive
existing investments in the z/VSE platform.
A second goal is to help clients integrate z/VSE into the overall IT network. A third
aim is to help enable clients to extend existing core z/VSE application solutions by exploiting
and leveraging Linux on System z (or any other platform they
may prefer).
z/VSE V4.2
is designed to meet the needs of z/VSE clients with System z growth opportunities. Mainframe
growth may be generated by a combination of:
- z/VSE workloads
- Added volumes, new users, and new or substantially enhanced core applications
- Associated IT activity such as application development, maintenance, test,
backup/archive, printing, file transfer, and so on
- Linux on System
z workloads
- New solutions (such as applications based on WebSphere Application Server, DB2 LUW, Lotus® Domino®,
and so on)
- New line-of-business applications such as ERP and CRM
- Infrastructure simplification, including consolidation of existing distributed
workload (such as file/print servers, mail servers, firewalls, DNS servers,
and so on)
- Associated IT activity such as application development, maintenance, testing,
and so on
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z/VSE V4.2
is planned to be the last release to offer CICS/VSE V2.3.
Beginning with VSE/ESA V2.4 (June 1999), IBM has delivered CICS/VSE V2.3 together with CICS Transaction
Server for VSE/ESA V1.1
(CICS TS VSE/ESA)
at no additional charge. This 'coexistence' packaging continues with z/VSE V4.2. However, CICS/VSE will
not be included in any future version or release of z/VSE.
Recent improvements, including BSM security enhancements in z/VSE V3 and
additional VSE tasks in z/VSE V4.2, may help reduce inhibitors to migration.
All statements regarding IBM's plans, directions, and intent are subject
to change or withdrawal without notice.
Hardware and software support services
SmoothStart/installation services
IBM SmoothStarttm and
Installation Services are not provided.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from
IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement.
A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
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Refer to Software Announcement 207-004, dated January 09, 2007 (Midrange
Workload License Charges for z/VSE V4).
Description Availability date Language
z/VSE V4.2 October 17, 2008 English
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Program Program
number name
5609-ZV4 z/VSE Version 4.2
5686-CF8 VSE Central Functions Version 8.2
IBM z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 product content
z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 base programs
The following is a complete list of z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 base programs,
including their release/modification levels.
Note that z/VSE is
the successor to IBM's VSE/ESA product and that many products and functions
supported on z/VSE may
continue to use VSE/ESA in
their product names.
Version/
Release/ Program
Program name Modification number Notes
z/VSE Central Functions 8.02.00 5686-CF8 (1)
High Lev Assem z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE 1.06.00 5696-234 (1)
VSE/EREP 3.05.00 5656-260 (2)
VSE/ICKDSF 1.17.00 5747-DS2 (2)
CICS Transaction Server for
VSE/ESA 1.01.01 5648-054
CICS/VSE 2.03.00 (3)
ACF/VTAM for VSE/ESA 4.02.00 5686-065
- Client/Server (CS)
- Multi Domain (MD)
- Inter Enterprise (IE)
DITTO/ESA for VSE 1.03.00 5648-099
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA 1.05.00 5686-A04
- Application Pak
- NFS Feature (4)
- GPS Feature (4)
DB2 Server for VSE and VM 7.05.00 5697-F42
- DataPropagatortm 7.05.00
DB2 Client Edition for VSE 7.05.00 5697-F42
Note: (1) Mandatory product, not selectable.
All others are optional. Some may have
commercially available alternatives.
(2) No charge product, not selectable.
(3) No charge product as part of CICS TS (5648-054).
(4) NFS and GPS require the Application Pak.
z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 optional programs
The following is a complete list of z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 optional programs,
including their release/modification levels.
Version/
Release/ Program
Program name Mod number Notes
Optional z/VSE Base Features:
Encryption Facility for z/VSE 1.01.00 5686-CF8
HLASM Tool Kit 1.06.00 5696-234
DITTO/ESA for VSE, VM Option 1.03.00 5648-099
ACF/VTAM Version 4 VM Options 4.02.00 5686-065
- Client/Server (CS)
- Multi/Domain (MD)
- Inter/Enterprise (IE)
ACF/VTAM APPC for VM VM-format
DB2 Server for VSE and VM 7.05.00 5697-F42
- Data Restore Feature
- Control Center Feature
- QMFtm for VSE
- QMF for Windows
DB2 Server for VSE Client Edition 7.05.00 5697-F42
System Control and Networking:
VSE/ACLR 1.02.01 5746-XE7
Database and Utilities:
DL/I VSE 1.11.00 5746-XX1
CICSVR/VSE 1.02.00 5686-011
DFSORT/VSE 3.04.00 5746-SM3
DL/I DOS/VS 1.10.00 5746-XX1
Network Control - Current:
ACF/SSP 4.08.01 5686-064
ACF/NCP for IBM 3745 7.08.01 5648-063
X.25 NPSI for ACF/NCP Version 7 3.09.00 5688-035
EP V1 for ACF/NCP Version 7 1.14.00 5735-XXB
Languages and Compilers:
IBM COBOL for VSE - full function 1.01.00 5686-068
IBM COBOL for VSE - alt. function 1.01.00 5686-068
IBM PL/I for VSE - full function 1.01.00 5686-069
IBM PL/I for VSE - alt. function 1.01.00 5686-069
IBM C for VSE/ESA - full function 1.01.00 5686-A01
IBM C for VSE/ESA - alt. function 1.01.00 5686-A01
CCCA for VSE 2.01.00 5686-A07
VisualAge Generator Server 1.02.00 5648-B02
DOS/VS RPG II 1.03.00 5746-RG1
Application Development:
MQSeries for VSE/ESA 2.01.02 5686-A06
SDF II 1.06.00 5746-XXT
Business Professional Support
GDDM VSE 3.02.00 5686-057
GDDM IMD 2.01.03 5668-801
GDDM PGF 2.01.03 5668-812
GDDM IVU 1.01.03 5668-723
Advanced Function Printing:
PSF/VSE Comp. Fonts Base 2.02.01 5686-040
AFP Font Collection S/390® 2.01.01 5648-B33
- incl. fonts
PPFA/370 1.01.00 5688-190
OGL/370 1.01.00 5688-191
z/VSE V4.2
is planned to be the last release to offer CICS/VSE. Beginning with VSE/ESA V2.4
(June 1999), IBM has
delivered CICS Transaction
Server for VSE/ESA together
with CICS/VSE at
no additional expense. That practice is planned to continue with z/VSE V4.2. Enhanced
BSM security in z/VSE V3
and additional VSE tasks in z/VSE V4.2 help reduce inhibitors to migration from CICS/VSE to CICS TS
for VSE/ESA.
All statements regarding IBM's plans, directions, and intent are subject
to change or withdrawal without notice.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
z/VSE Version
4 Release 2 will operate on:
Guest under
Basic LPAR z/VM 5.2
IBM System z server mode mode or later
IBM System z10 Enterprise Class x x
IBM System z9 Enterprise Class x x
IBM System z9 Business Class x x
IBM eServer zSeries 990 x x
IBM eServer zSeries 890 x x
IBM eServer zSeries 900 x x x
IBM eServer zSeries 800 x x x
x: supported
Hardware-assisted asymmetric key encryption (RSA only) requires:
- Crypto Express2 (in either coprocessor or accelerator mode) on z10 EC, z9 EC,
and z9 BC.
- Crypto Express2 in coprocessor mode or PCICA on z990 and z890 servers.
- PCICA on z900, z800, z990, and z890. (PCICA is not available on z10 EC, z9 EC,
and z9 BC
servers.)
Hardware-assisted symmetric key encryption requires the CPACF feature on
a:
- z10 EC, z9 EC, z9 BC,
z990, or z890 server for DES, T-DES
- z10 EC, z9 EC,
or z9 BC
server for AES-128
- z10 EC for AES-256
Software requirements
Many VSE clients choose to run under z/VM for operational flexibility or to
supplement the capabilities of z/VSE alone. VSE clients who choose to
run one or more z/VSE V4.2
systems as guest systems under z/VM will require z/VM V5.2 or later.
For specific functions and for the most current information on z/VM, refer to
- http://www.ibm.com/eserver/zseries/zvm
z/VM allows
users to exploit state-of-the-art virtualization technology for one or more
of the following reasons:
- Multiple z/VSE production,
development, or test images
- Multiple Linux on System z images to exploit the potential
of Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) speciality engines
- Both z/VSE and z/OS during
a migration transition period
- Both z/VSE and z/OS on
a permanent basis
z/VM V5.2,
or later, allows you to use z/VM in combination with Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL).
For users running z/VSE V4.2 together with Linux on System z, a Linux distribution is needed. Linux on System
z is not provided by IBM. It must be obtained from an independent distributor.
For a current list of Linux on System z distributors, refer to
- http://www.ibm.com/eserver/zseries/os/linux/dist.html
Compatibility
Compatibility aspects include:
- z/VSE V4
operates in z/Architecture mode
only.
- z/VSE V4.2
is designed so that programs running on VSE/ESA V2.7, z/VSE V3.1, or z/VSE V4.1 that use official interfaces
will be able to run unchanged with z/VSE V4.2.
- The German and Spanish national language versions have been dropped with z/VSE V4.1.
However, the Japanese national language version continues to be available
with z/VSE V4.2.
The optional feature GPS (shipped with TCP/IP for VSE/ESA) does not support Double Byte
Character Set (DBCS) printing.
- The Label Area can no longer reside on a physical disk. The IPL DLA statement
will be ignored.
- z/VSE V4.2
is shipped with a single supervisor, $$A$SUPI, only. Starting with z/VSE V4.1, supervisor
generation has been dropped.
- The support for 'up to 512 VSE tasks' has to be enabled explicitly. A
compatibility mode is provided for applications that rely on the 'old' 255
task limit.
- If initial installation is performed, the ACF/VTAM 31-bit I/O buffer support
is enabled. It might be necessary to increase the number of copy blocks.
- z/VSE V4.2
product is no longer delivered on 3480 tape cartridges.
Limitations
Limitations when using the FSU process:
- Fast Service Upgrade (FSU) to z/VSE V4.2 is possible from z/VSE V3.1 and z/VSE V4.1
for English and Japanese versions. The FSU process supports two releases only.
- If your VSE system is a German or Spanish version, FSU is not possible.
You have to do initial installation to upgrade to an English or Japanese version
of z/VSE V4.2.
- Users migrating from VSE/ESA V2.4 or later can either FSU to the next
possible release prior to FSU to z/VSE V4.2 or do an initial installation.
- Users migrating from a release prior to VSE/ESA V2.4 must use initial installation.
- If ACF/VTAM 31-bit support is not enabled on your current system, you
have to enable it explicitly after FSU to z/VSE V4.2. It might be necessary to increase
the number of copy blocks.
Performance considerations
The overall performance of z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 depends on the
individual hardware and software components and on the specific environment
and setup parameters.
In general, the overall CPU requirement of z/VSE V4.2 is similar to that of z/VSE V4.1. This
applies as long as the same environment is used (for example, Batch or CICS TS
for VSE/ESA V1.1.1)
without exploitation of new functions. Actual user experience may vary.
For more information on z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 performance, visit the z/VSE home
page at
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/zvse/
User group requirements
This announcement addresses or partially addresses requests from one or
more of the worldwide user group communities. Groups include WAVV, COMMON,
COMMON Europe, Guide Share Europe (GSE), InterAction (Australia/New Zealand),
Japan Guide Share (JGS), and SHARE Inc. Requirements satisfied include:
MR1221061922 - More VSE tasks
MR1221064928
MR 0503065250
MR1021053631
MR0529064738 - Keep time stamp of modules in IJSYSRS.SYSLIB
during indirect service
WAVV200633 - z/VSE Security (BSM & ESM) integration with LDAP
MR0529061916
MR0228066651 - BSM Enhancements
MR0322045750 - Secure usage of IDCAMS SNAP function
MR0623046252 - Restore cross-reference listing
MR0703023724 - Produce more information for VSAM Open Error x'A8-168
MR0725057043
WAVV200271
WAVV299525
MR092906665 - IDCAMS SNAP support for NOCOPY option
MR0608073218
MR0723072533 - Customize Power JECL for MILA4VSAM
WAVV200711
MR1101054827 - Prevent Corruption of Catalog due to Removal of
Inadvertently Added Duplicate Candidate Volume
MR0623046252 - Add a way to print the contents of a tape
created by IDCAMS BACKUP
MR0905072610 - VSAM Extent Allocation Vendor Exit
MR0322045750 - Secure usage IDCAMS SNAP function
MR1011073043 - VSE/POWER: PDELETE based on age
WAVV200714
MR0704037138 - Provide DB2 Client
MR1010075339 - Encryption of backup tapes
MR0131075641 - Confirm delete in security dialog
MR0619071756 - LE/VSE interface based on MGCRE
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
Fast Service Upgrade
The Fast Service Upgrade (FSU) process is available for users migrating
to z/VSE V4.2
from z/VSE V4.1
and z/VSE V3.1.
Exception:z/VSE V3.1 users with a German or Spanish version can't
use the FSU process, since the German and English national language versions
are no longer available since z/VSE V4.1.
Status of z/VSE V3.1
End of service has been announced for z/VSE V3.1 and will be effective July 31,
2009.
Status of z/VSE V4.1
No end of service has been announced for z/VSE V4.1 as of August 5, 2008.
The most current status of z/VSE V3.1 and z/VSE V4.1 marketing and support can be
found on the z/VSE Web
site at
- http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/zvse/about/status.html
This information is provided for planning purposes only and is not a commitment
by IBM. IBM plans
are subject to change without notice at any time.
No longer available with z/VSE Version 4 Release 2
Software support no longer available with z/VSE V4.2:
- The base product VSE/OLTEP will no longer be shipped.
- z/VSE V4.2
is no longer delivered on a 3480 tape cartridge.
- No Optional Source Material will be available with z/VSE V4.2.
Further information on the status of z/VSE and related programs can be found
at
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/zvse/
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA
Each feature of TCP/IP for VSE/ESA (Application Pak, NFS, GPS) requires
a unique user access key. The license order for TCP/IP for VSE/ESA can
be placed either together with any other program with the z/VSE V4.2 product
set or alone at a later point in time.
SSL for VSE is also key protected and only usable with the key for the
Application Pak. If you use a product key that allows you to run TCP/IP in
demonstration mode only, you cannot use SSL for VSE.
The user access keys will be generated and delivered automatically from IBM whenever
an order is placed for one of these features.
Customers who do not wish to use TCP/IP for VSE/ESA from IBM are requested to run product delete
jobs (that are provided with z/VSE V4.2) after system installation, to delete the
product from their system.
Note: It is suggested that customers who have licensed "TCP/IP for VSE"
from a third-party vendor check which Service Pack, if any, needs to be installed.
Customers who have licensed "TCP/IP for VSE" from a third-party vendor should
read supplementary information, if available. PRODUCT ACCESS KEYS FROM IBM AND
THIRD-PARTY VENDORS ARE DIFFERENT AND ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE.
DB2 Server
for VSE and VM Version 7 Release 5, DB2 Server for VSE Client Edition Version
7 Release 5
DB2 Server
for VSE and VM and DB2 Server for VSE Client Edition use an access/usage
protection method that requires a password key to enable the software function.
The password key will be generated and delivered automatically from IBM when an order
is placed for DB2 Server
for VSE and VM or DB2 Server for VSE Client Edition.
ACF/VTAM for VSE/ESA Version 4 Release 2
ACF/VTAM for VSE/ESA V4.2
uses an access/usage protection method that requires a password key to enable
the software function. The following types may be ordered:
- Client/Server (CS)
- Multi Domain (MD)
- Inter Enterprise (IE)
The password key will be generated and delivered automatically from IBM accordingly
when an order is placed for ACF/VTAM for VSE/ESA V4.2.
Software Key Management:
In exceptional cases (for example, off-line situations), it may be necessary
to contact the IBM Registration
Center by telephone, fax, mail, or e-mail as appropriate. Please note, the IBM Registration
Center cannot handle product/license orders. You may contact them only if
you already have a license for your software program.
Mail: WW Customer Support
IBM - ISC, Customer Fulfillment
Sortemosevej 21
3450 Alleroed
Denmark
Telephone: - From Australia, please call 1-800-992-402
- From Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Korea
and China, please call +800-539-274-26
- From all other countries, please call our
non-toll-free number (+45) 48101521
Fax: +45 4814 0391
Email: speckeys@dk.ibm.com
Installability
The Fast Service Upgrade (FSU) process is available for users migrating
from z/VSE Version
4 Release 1 or z/VSE Version
3 Release 1.
Note. You cannot use the FSU process to upgrade to z/VSE V4.2, if your current system is a z/VSE V3.1
German or Spanish version.
Initial installation of z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 is possible on the following
disk types:
- 3380
- 3390
- FBA (FBA also includes FCP-attached SCSI disks)
Packaging
Depending on the order, z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 will be packaged and delivered
either:
- On three tape cartridges (of type 3590 or 3592) containing:
- z/VSE Base
(including z/VSE Base
products)
- z/VSE Extended
Base
- DB2 Server
for VM & VSE Help Text
- On CD-ROM, containing:
- DB2 Server
for VM & VSE Help Text
- ReadMe File
- z/VSE Base
(including z/VSE Base
products)
- z/VSE Extended
Base
- Through electronic delivery (via ShopzSeries) to be downloaded, containing:
- z/VSE Base
(including z/VSE Base
products)
- z/VSE Extended
Base
- Help Text
- ReadMe File
Depending on the order, the package will contain one or more additional
cartridges for the z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 optional programs, stacked
one after the other on the medium.
Program directories and the publication entitlement sets of the ordered z/VSE base
and optional programs will be shipped with the z/VSE package. The Program Directory
for z/VSE Version
4 Release 2 has the following IBM form number: GI11-2698.
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA: TCP/IP
for VSE/ESA is
shipped on the z/VSE Version
4 Release 2 base tape and is installed during the standard z/VSE V4.2 installation.
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA will
be shipped enabled for demo mode only. This allows you to test the entire
function set on your z/VSE V4.2 system in a functionally limited way (not
suited for any production purposes). The different features must be enabled
via user access keys.
SSL for VSE is also key protected and only usable with the key for the
Application Pak. It cannot be used in demo mode.
The TCP/IP for VSE/ESA documentation is available on the z/VSE Version
4 Release 2 DVD (SK3T-8348), or from the Internet.
Further information: For further information, refer to the VSE home
page
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/zvse/
Security, auditability, and control
The announced programs use the security and auditability features of the
operating system software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection,
and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate
controls in application systems and communication facilities.
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Order VM SDO and VSE SIPO through the Internet
ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order System
z software upgrades. This now includes VM and VSE. Using ShopzSeries,
you can quickly generate orders for VM SDOs and VSE SIPOs. Additionally,
ShopzSeries will ensure your order is technically correct (that is, ensures
any co-req or pre-req or incompatibility conditions are resolved to ensure
timely order placement and processing). ShopzSeries is available in the United
States and several countries in Europe. In countries where ShopzSeries is
not available yet, contact your IBM representative (or IBM Business Partner)
to handle your order via the traditional IBM ordering process. For more details
and availability, visit the ShopzSeries Web site at
- http://www.ibm.com/software/ShopzSeries
New licensees
Orders for new licenses can be placed from October 17, 2008. When z/VSE Version
4.2 is available, z/VSE V4.1 will no longer be available. As of the availability
of z/VSE V4.2,
3480 media will no longer be selectable.
Registered customers can access IBMLinktm for ordering information and
charges.
New users of z/VSE V4.2 should specify:
Type: 5609 Model: ZV4 (SIPO SPO)
Type: 5686 Model: CF8 (CF)
Type: 5686 Model: 065 (ACF)
Type: 5648 Model: 099 (DITTO)
Type: 5696 Model: 234 (HLASM)
Type: 5747 Model: DS2 (ICKDSF)
Type: 5656 Model: 260 (EREP)
Type: 5686 Model: A04 (TCPIP)
Type: 5648 Model: 054 (CICS)
Type: 5697 Model: F42 (DB2)
To order a basic license, or a DSLO or MOSP license for z/VSE Central
Functions V8 (5686-CF8) or IBM Encryption Facility for z/VSE V1.1, specify the program number,
and the appropriate license or charge option as applicable and corresponding
to the processor group that contains the designated machine.
DSLO: Distributed System License Option
MOSP: S/390 Multiple
Operating Systems - PR/SMtm
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- Processor Based,
tions V8.2 Basic MLC, DSLO MLC,
MOSP Basic MLC, MOSP DSLO MLC
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- Processor Based,
lity for z/VSE V1.1 Basic MLC, DSLO MLC,
MOSP Basic MLC, MOSP DSLO MLC
Workload License Charge (WLC) basic license
Flat Workload License Charge features
Flat Workload License Charge
Basic license monthly license charge
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- Basic MLC, Flat WLC
tions V8.2
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- Basic MLC, Flat WLC
lity for z/VSE V1.1
Tiered Workload License Charge (TWLC)
To order TWLC software, specify the TWLC license or charge option from
the table below.
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- Basic MLC, Tiered WLC
tions V8.2
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- Basic MLC, Tiered WLC
lity for z/VSE V1.1
Growth Opportunity License Charge (GOLC)
To order a basic license, specify the program number and the correct level.
Specify the GOLC monthly license or charge option from the table below.
Also, specify the desired distribution medium.
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- Basic MLC, GOLC
tions V8.2
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- Basic MLC, GOLC
lity for z/VSE V1.1
System z Entry License Charge (zELC)
To order zELC software, specify the program number and z800 model.
Specify the zELC monthly license option.
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- Basic MLC, zELC
tions V8.2
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- Basic MLC, zELC
lity for z/VSE V1.1
Single version charging
To elect single version charging, the customer must notify and identify
to IBM the
prior program and replacement program and the designated machine the programs
are operating on.
Basic machine-readable material
5609-ZV4 System Program Order
To order, select the desired distribution medium. Basic machine-readable
material for the individual licensed base programs will be shipped on 3590
or 3592 tape cartridges, on CD-ROM, or via Electronic Delivery as part of
the 5609-ZV4 system program order.
Program name: z/VSE Central Functions V8.2
Program number: 5686-CF8
Orderable
supply Description
S013MFV 3590 Tape Cartridge U.S. English
S013MFZ 3592 Tape Cartridge U.S. English
S013MFX CD-ROM U.S. English
High-level identifiers, to be specified under 5609-ZV4 are:
High level
identifiers Description
3433 3590 Tape Cartridge
3436 3592 Tape Cartridge
3410 CD-ROM
z/VSE V4.2 Base Programs*
Program Note Logical
number Description supply
(4)
5686-CF8 z/VSE Central Functions 8.2.0 (1) S013B8G
5696-234 HighLevAss z/OS,z/VM,z/VSE 1.6.0 (1) S00KBK9
5656-260 VSE/EREP 3.5.0 (2)
5747-DS2 VSE/ICKDSF 1.17 (2)
5648-054 CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA 1.1.1 S00LVVWCICS/VSE 2.3.0 (5)
5686-065 ACF/VTAM for VSE/ESA 4.2.0
- Client/Server S00LNZW
- MultiDomain S00MGLK
- InterEnterprise S00MGLH
5648-099 DITTO/ESA for VSE 1.3.0 S00LMS95686-A04 TCP/IP for VSE/ESA 1.5.0
- Application Pak S00KPG1
- NFS Feature (3) S00KPFW
- GPS Feature (3) S00SL2H
5697-F42 DB2 Server for VSE and VM 7.5.0 S00T3TL
incl. DataPropagator 7.5.0
5697-F42 DB2 Client Edition 7.5.0 S0149S1* The ordered z/VSE base programs will be delivered with their
publication entitlement sets.
Notes:
(1) Mandatory program, not selectable
(2) No-charge program, not selectable
(3) NFS/GPS feature require the Application Pak
(4) Assign under 5609-ZV4
(5) No-charge program as part of CICS TS (5648-054)
Basic license
for optional programs of 5609-ZV4
The optional programs are available under
the z/VSE package
offering (5609-ZV4). To order, specify the orderable supply under the 5609-ZV4
program number.
Program Logical
number Description supply**
5686-CF8 Encryption Facility V1.1 S014BJM
5648-063 ACF/NCP 3745 7.8.1
Base, Tiers 1-5 S00VWV2
5648-099 DITTO/ESA for VM 1.3.0 S00LMS8
5648-B02 VA Generator Server for MVStm,
VM and VSE 1.2.0 S00L43B- NLS English Upper Case S00L43B5648-B33 AFPtm Font Collection 2.1.1 S00LK79
- Japanese Fonts S00MH9B
- Korean Fonts S00MJZR
- Chinese Simplified Fonts S00MH99
- Chinese Traditional Fonts S00MH98
5668-723 GDDM-IVU 1.1.3 S00JN84
5668-801 GDDM-IMD 2.1.3 S00K6KN
5668-812 GDDM-PGF 2.1.3 S00JXM3
5686-011 CICSVR/VSE 1.2.0 S00K08K
5686-040 PSF/VSE 2.2.1 S00K16B
5686-057 GDDM/VSE Base 3.2.0 S00JNWS5686-064 ACF/SSP for VSE 4.8.1 S00K3CZ
5686-065 ACF/VTAM for VM Feature 4.2.0
- Client/Server S00LPR1
- MultiDomain S00MGLL
- InterEnterprise S00MGLH
ACF/VTAM APPC feature S00J8XH
5686-068 COBOL for VSE 1.1.0
- Alternate function S00KJWP
- Full Function Feature S00KJVT
5686-069 PL/I for VSE 1.1.0
- Alternate function S00KJTS
- Full Function Feature S00KJTL
5686-A01 C for VSE/ESA 1.1.0
- Alternate Function S00KMGC
- Full Function S00KMGF
5686-A06 MQSeries for VSE/ESA 2.1.2 S00LSVX
5686-A07 CCCA for VSE/ESA 2.1.0 S00LWVX
5688-035 X.25 NPSI 3.9.0 S00J35V
5688-190 PPFA/370 1.1.0 S00JJD4
5688-191 OGL/370 1.1.0 S00JC16
5696-234 HLASM Toolkit 1.6.0 S00KBK8
** Assign under 5609-ZV4.
Program Logical
number Description supply**
5697-F42 DB2 Server for VSE and VM 7.5.0 S00T3TLControl Center S00T3W8Data Restore S00T3VZ
QMF for VSE S00T3WK- NLS English Upper Case S00T3WK- NLS Spanish S00T3WKQMF for Windows® S00T3SX- NLS Spanish S00T3SX
5735-XXB EP 1.14.0 S00VJTV
5746-RG1 DOS/VS RPG II 1.3.0 S00JRN7
5746-SM3 DFSORT/VSE 3.4.0 S00J47Z
5746-XE7 VSE/ACLR 1.2.1 S00JGRS
5746-XXT SDF II Base 1.6.0 S00LSM9- NLS Spanish S00LSM95746-XX1 DL/I DOS/VS 1.10.0 S00J8D4
5746-XX1 DL/I VSE 1.11.0 S00LS5C
** Assign under 5609-ZV4.
Customization options
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.
Optional machine-readable material
With z/VSE Version
4 Release 2, no optional machine-readable source material will be available.
DSLO license
Ordering a DSLO charge will result in IBM maintaining a record of this customer
location as a DSLO user only. All material for the DSLO license will be provided
through the basic license location. If a user selects DSLO, no other license
charge/option are valid for this order and no program materials or updates
will be shipped.
Midrange Workload License Charges (MWLC) in IBM z/VSE V4 ordering
information
MWLC is a monthly license charge price metric on the IBM System z10
Enterprise Class (z10 EC), the IBM System z9 Business Class (z9 BC), and the IBM System
z9 Enterprise Class (z9 EC) servers that applies to z/VSE V4 and 12 key VSE middleware programs
such as CICS TS
for VSE, DB2 Server
for VSE, and ACF/VTAM for VSE.
Midrange Workload License Charges (MWLC) for z/VSE V4
Basic license structure
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func MLC, MWLC
tions V8.2
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- MLC, MWLC
lity for z/VSE V1.1
Extended License Charge (ELC) basic license: To order a basic license,
specify the appropriate program and license option, if required, for asset
registration. Specify the applicable Extended License Charge options. Also,
specify the desired distribution medium. Processors with assigned capacity
above 80 MSUs will now have VM and VSE software prices based on the CPU service
unit capacity of the processor. The ELC price structure will have a Base Charge
for 80 MSU capacity and an incremental Per MSU charge for all additional MSUs
above the 80 MSU base.
Specify the applicable ELC license option.
Entitlement Description License option/
identifier Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- ELC Including 80 MSU,
tions V8.2 Basic Per User Base
ELC Above 80 MSU,
Per Usage Additional
Quantity
ELC Above 80 MSU,
Per Block of 50 MSU
Additional Quantity
S014BJL IBM Encryption
Facility for z/VSE V1.1 ELC Including 80 MSU,
Basic Per User Base
ELC Above 80 MSU,
Per Usage Additional
Quantity
ELC Above 80 MSU,
Per Block of 50 MSU
Additional Quantity
Unlicensed documentation
Unlicensed documentation within the z/VSE Version 4 Release 2 library is available
as Adobe® PDF files, as BookManager® files, or partially
as printed books. They have been defined as either "Basic" or "Optional."
- Basic z/VSE Version
4 Release 2 publications
All z/VSE V4.2 publications are shipped in
softcopy format on DVD when you order the z/VSE V4.2 base product. Therefore you
will get only the following hardcopy documentation when you receive a z/VSE V4.2
system:
VSE Collection DVD SK3T-8348
Program Directory for z/VSE V4.2 GI11-2698
z/VSE Release Guide SC33-8300
Additionally you will receive some other Program Directories, Memo
to Licensees, and Programming Specifications depending on your z/VSE V4.2 order.
- Optional z/VSE Version
4 Release 2 publications
Optional publications are supplied only in PDF
or BookManager format
with z/VSE Version
4 Release 2. Some of these publications have printed versions. They can be
ordered separately for an additional fee using the specific publication number
through the IBM Publications
Center at
- http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order
The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product
publications and marketing material. 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.
Adobe PDF files: Publications that are available
in PDF format are provided on the VSE Collection DVD, SK3T-8348 (supplied
with z/VSE V4.2
at no additional charge), or from the IBM Publications Center at
- http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order
You can view a PDF file using the Adobe Reader, which is available free
from the Adobe Web site at
- http://www.adobe.com
You can also print the entire publication or just the section in which
you are interested.
BookManager files: Publications
that are available in BookManager format are provided on the VSE Collection
DVD, SK3T-8348 (supplied with z/VSE V4.2 at no additional charge), or
from the IBM Publications
Center at
- http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order
The BookManager files
can be read by either BookManager READ (a separately orderable product)
or IBM Softcopy
Reader (supplied on the DVD).
Printed books: All of the z/VSE V4.2 publications are available in
softcopy form on the VSE Collection DVD, SK3T-8348 (supplied with z/VSE V4.2 at
no additional charge). If some books are still available in hardcopy format
you can order these books for an additional fee from the IBM Publications
Center at
- http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order
z/VSE Version
4 Release 2 Library: The following list shows publications that are available
with z/VSE V4.2
in hardcopy format. It also shows softcopy publications that have been updated
with z/VSE V4.2.
Softcopy publications that have not been updated but are available with z/VSE V4.2
can be found on the DVD.
Order Format
Title number PDF BKM Hardcopy
VSE Collection DVD SK3T-8348 X
z/VSE LPS (Licensed Program Spec.) GC33-8317 x
TCP/IP LPS GC33-6594 x
DL/I VSE LPS GH24-5031 x
VSE/ACLR LPS GH12-5241 x
DOS/VS RPG II LPS GC33-6029 x
Program Directory for z/VSE V4.2 GI11-2698 X
z/VSE Release Guide SC33-8300 X X X
z/VSE Planning SC33-8301 X X
z/VSE Installation SC33-8302 X X
z/VSE System Upgrade and Service SC33-8303 X X
z/VSE Administration SC33-8304 X X
z/VSE System Control Statements SC33-8305 X X
z/VSE Messages and Codes Vol1 SC33-8306 X X
z/VSE Messages and Codes Vol2 SC33-8307 X X
z/VSE Messages and Codes Vol3 SC33-8308 X X
z/VSE Operation SC33-8309 X X
z/VSE e-Business Connectors
Users Guide SC33-8310 X X
z/VSE Networking Support SC33-8311 X X
z/VSE Guide to System Functions SC33-8312 X X
z/VSE Diagnosis Tools SC33-8313 X X
VSE/POWER Admin. and Operation SC33-8314 X X
VSE/VSAM Commands SC33-8315 X X
VSE/VSAM User's Guide and
Application Programming SC33-8316 X X
VSE/ICCF Administration and Operation SC33-8329 X X
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA V1R5.0 -
IBM Program Setup and Supplementary
Information SC33-6601 X X
LE for z/VSE Debugging Guide
and Run-Time Messages SC33-6681 X X
LE for z/VSE Customization Guide SC33-6682 X X
LE for z/VSE Programming Guide SC33-6684 X X
LE for z/VSE Programming Reference SC33-6685 X X
LE for z/VSE C Run-Time Programming
Guide SC33-6688 X X
LE for z/VSE C Run-Time Library
Reference SC33-6689 X X
LE for z/VSE Writing ILC
Applications SC33-6686 X X
Displayable softcopy publications
All unlicensed online books are also available on DVD SK3T-8348, the VSE
on DVD Collection.
The VSE Collection on DVD contains libraries for most of the products that
run on z/VSE Version
4 Release 2. The VSE Collection on DVD will be available at general availability
of the z/VSE Version
4 Release 2 product. For a list of kit contents, contact your IBM Business Partner
or IBM representative.
One copy of the DVD Collection Kit will be shipped automatically with the
product at no additional charge. Additional copies of the DVD Collection Kit
must be ordered separately for a fee from the IBM Publications Center at
- http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order
The online books can be used with the BookManager READ licensed programs
in any of the READ-supported environments.
You may now use the SoftCopy Librarian (SCL) to obtain and manage bookshelves
over the Internet, from the IBM PUBLIB Web site, as well as from other Web sites
that provide support for the SoftCopy Librarian.
Version 4 of SoftCopy Librarian is included on all collection kits for
the IBM Online
Library. This free program improves softcopy management on a z/OS or OS/390® host
or server, as well as on LANs and workstations. It runs on Microsoft Windows 2000
and Windows XP.
For an introduction, refer to the SoftCopy Librarian chapter in Installing,
Managing, and Using the Online Library, GC31-8311, which is available
as INSTALL.TXT (for file viewers), INSTALL.PDF (printable file), INSTALL.BOO
(for BookManager readers),
and INSTALL.HTM (for Web browsers) in the root directory of this VSE softcopy
collection.
Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped
with the files.
Source file publications
z/VSE V4.2
manuals are not offered in source file form.
Licensed documentation
z/VSE V4.2 base programs
Microfiche material is no longer offered. Viewing Program Listings (VPL)
online has replaced the need for microfiche. With the VPL system, entitled
users all around the world are able to view both Program Temporary Fix (PTF)
and base program listings electronically, 24 hours a day. VPL can be accessed
via ServiceLink and DialIBM. For details, ask your IBM representative, or an IBM Business Partner.
z/VSE V4.2 optional programs
May be available, as announced, with the individual programming announcements.
Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases)
to the publications shipped with the product will be distributed to the user
of record for as long as a license for this software remains in effect. A
separate publication order or subscription is not needed.
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The terms for z/VSE V4.1,
as previously announced (Software Announcement 207-003, dated January 09, 2007), licensed under the IBM Customer Agreement,
are unaffected by this announcement.
IBM Operational Support Services - SupportLine
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IBM has
transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help
you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled
solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the
service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed
to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem
resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate,
but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic
Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that
replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used 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 Electronic
Service Agenttm is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server.
It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic,
client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically
reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to
deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and
performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent
is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer
your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic
Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service
for your IBM server.
To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit
- http://www.ibm.com/support/electronic
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Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- Processor Based,
tions V8.2 Basic MLC, DSLO MLC
MOSP Basic MLC, MOSP DSLO MLC
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- Processor Based,
lity for z/VSE V1.1 Basic MLC, DSLO MLC
MOSP Basic MLC, MOSP DSLO MLC
Entitlement Description License option/
identifier Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- Basic MLC, GOLC
tions V8.2
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- Basic MLC, GOLC
lity for z/VSE V1.1
Entitlement Description License option/
identifier Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- Basic MLC, zELC
tions V8.2
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- Basic MLC, zELC
lity for z/VSE V1.1
Flat Workload License Charge (FWLC)
Entitlement Description License option/
identifier Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- Basic WLC, Flat WLC
tions V8.2
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- Basic WLC, Flat WLC
lity for z/VSE V1.1
Tiered Workload License Charge (TWLC)
Entitlement Description License option/
identifier Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- Tiered WLC, Basic MLC
tions V8.2
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- Tiered WLC, Basic MLC
lity for z/VSE V1.1
Entitlement Description License option/
identifier Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- ELC Including 80 MSU,
tions V8.2 Basic Per User Base
ELC Above 80 MSU,
Per Usage Additional
Quantity
ELC Above 80 MSU,
Per Block of 50 MSU
Additional Quantity
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- ELC Including 80 MSU,
lity for z/VSE V1.1 Basic Per User Base
ELC Above 80 MSU,
Per Usage Additional
Quantity
ELC Above 80 MSU,
Per Block of 50 MSU
Additional Quantity
Midrange Workload License Charges (MWLC) for IBM z/VSE
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S013NPW z/VSE Central Func- Basic MLC, MWLC
tions V8.2
S014BJL IBM Encryption Faci- Basic MLC, MWLC
lity for z/VSE V1.1
For additional product information, refer to Software
Announcement 207-003, dated January 09, 2007.
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