System requirements
In the drop down menu below all the versions of DB2 Server for VSE & VM that IBM currently supports are listed. For each component the Hardware and Software specifications will be presented. Please refer to the Program Directories in the Technical Details section for more information. Please select one of the versions below.
| Operating System | Software | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| z/VM |
z/VM v5.2 or higher, VM64120, VM63892, VM63978, VM63968 must be applied |
There are no special hardware requirements. |
| Operating System | Software | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| VSE |
z/VSE Version 3.1 or higher, To use the EZASMI enabled Online Client feature, z/VSE 4.1 or higher is required. A valid DB2 product key is required. |
There are no special hardware requirements. |
| Operating System | Software | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| z/VM |
z/VM v5.2 or higher, VM64120, VM63892, VM63978, VM63968 must be applied |
There are no special hardware requirements. |
| Operating System | Software | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| VSE |
z/VSE Version 3.1 or higher. To use the EZASMI enabled Online Client feature, z/VSE 4.1 or higher is required. A valid DB2 product key is required. |
There are no special hardware requirements. |
| Operating System | Software | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| z/VM |
z/VM v3.1; z/VM v4.3 or higher VM62316 must be applied to z/VM 3.1 or higher; VM63504 must be applied to z/VM 4.4 or higher |
There are no special hardware requirements. |
| Operating System | Software | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| VSE/ESA |
VSE/ESA Version 2.6.3 or higher For password encryption support LE for VSE 1.4.2 or later is required. If DB2 for VSE is being installed on VSE/ESA 2.5 or higher, a valid DB2 product key must be installed. |
Real storage, DASD space, tape, and display terminals. (PDF, 2.02MB) |
| Operating System | Software | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| VM/ESA, z/VM |
VM/ESA Version 2.4.0 or higher VM62316 must be applied to z/VM 3.1 or higher |
There are no special hardware requirements. |
| Operating System | Software | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| VSE/ESA |
VSE/ESA Version 2.5.0 or higher For password encryption support LE for VSE 1.4.2 or later is required. If DB2 for VSE is being installed on VSE/ESA 2.5 or higher, a valid DB2 product key must be installed. |
Real storage, DASD space, tape, and display terminals. (PDF, 2.02MB) |
| Operating System | Software | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| VM/ESA, z/VM | VM/ESA Version 2 Release 3 Modification 0 or later - this includes z/VM; | There are no special hardware requirements. |
| Operating System | Software | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
| VSE/ESA |
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3 Modification 1 or later. For password encryption support LE for VSE 1.4.2 or later is required. If DB2 for VSE is being installed on VSE/ESA 2.5 or higher, a valid DB2 product key must be installed. |
Real storage, DASD space, tape, and display terminals. |
