IBM z/VSE V5.1 - Additional enhancements available
IBM United States Software Announcement 212-070April 3, 2012
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In addition to function delivered at general availability, z/VSE® V5.1 adds value to CICS® TS, further exploits innovative zEnterprise™ technology, and extends the z/VSE connectivity options in heterogeneous environments.
z/VSE V5.1 enhancements include:
- Support for IBM® CICS Explorer® - "the new face of CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA".
- Fast Path to Linux™ on System z® (Linux Fast Path) in an LPAR environment.
- 64-bit input/output processing for applications.
- A z/VSE database connector to access various relational databases.
- IPv6/VSE V1.1 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) support.
- VSE/POWER enhancement to ease job output handling.
- Support of IBM System Storage® Tape Controller 3592 Model C07.
These enhancements will be made available with PTFs for z/VSE V5.1.
z/VSE V5.1 is generally available since November 25, 2011.
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative or an IBM Business Partner. For more information, contact the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255). Reference: LE001
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In addition to function delivered at general availability of IBM z/VSE V5.1, you get supplemental enhancements that are designed to:
- Add value to CICS Transaction Sever for VSE/ESA (CICS TS) V1.1.
- Further exploit innovative IBM zEnterprise technology.
- Extend the z/VSE connectivity options in heterogeneous environments.
These supplemental enhancements fulfill the statement of direction in Software Announcement 211-118, dated April 12, 2011, and Software Announcement 211-466, dated October 12, 2011.
z/VSE V5.1 is available since November 25, 2011. For information on the content of z/VSE V5.1, refer to Software Announcement 211-466, dated October 12, 2011, or refer to the z/VSE website at
z/VSE V5.1 additional enhancements:
- Support for IBM CICS Explorer - "the new face of CICS Transaction
Server for VSE/ESA V1.1"
CICS Explorer V1.1 capabilities can now be used with CICS TS.
- The Fast Path to Linux on System z function (Linux Fast
Path) in a logical partition (LPAR) environment
Linux Fast Path was introduced with z/VSE V4.3 for use in a z/VM® guest environment. Now LPAR support is added, which is intended to extend the connectivity options for z/VSE clients. Linux Fast Path in an LPAR environment requires zEnterprise technology with the HiperSockets™ Completion Queue function.
- 64-bit input/output (I/O) processing for applications
64-bit virtual addressing for applications was introduced at general availability of z/VSE V5.1. z/VSE V5.1 enhancements add 64-bit I/O processing for applications. With 64-bit I/O processing, clients have the flexibility to also use 64-bit virtual storage for I/O buffers and thus benefit from increased processor storage available with the latest IBM System z servers.
- A z/VSE database
connector
This z/VSE database connector is designed to allow z/VSE applications to access a relational database on any suitable database server. It gives z/VSE clients more flexibility in selecting a database server that runs on a platform other than z/VSE. z/VSE applications can now utilize advanced database functions and use SQL statements provided by modern database products.
- IPv6/VSE V1.1 enhancements
IPv6/VSE now supports Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for secure transmission of data to and from remote host systems. Protocols that are supported are HTTPS (HTTP over SSL), FTPS (FTP over SSL), SMTPS (SMTP over SSL), and TN3270E over SSL.
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Refer to the Hardware requirements, Software requirements, and Planning information sections for details.
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June 15, 2012
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In addition to function delivered at IBM z/VSE V5.1 general availability, z/VSE V5.1 enhancements offer:
- Support for IBM CICS Explorer - "the new face of CICS Transaction
Server for VSE/ESA"
CICS Explorer V1.1 capabilities can be used with CICS TS. This function fulfills the statement of direction in Software Announcement 211-118, dated April 12, 2011.
CICS Explorer is the new systems management framework for CICS TS. It provides an intuitive, easy-to-use way of providing read-only capabilities against CICS. CICS Explorer allows an integrated access to a wide range of data delivered by CICS TS and enables users to create task-oriented views. CICS Explorer consists of a CICS Explorer client and a CICS TS extension. Refer to download information available on the z/VSE home page
The CICS TS extension will be delivered as a CICS TS PTF. CICS Explorer V1.1 is designed to operate with CICS TS and other IBM products. When used with CICS TS, it requires z/VSE V5.1, or later.
- The Fast Path to Linux on System z function (Linux Fast
Path) in an LPAR environment
This function fulfills the statement of direction in Software Announcement 211-466, dated October 12, 2011. Linux Fast Path was first introduced with z/VSE V4.3 for use in a z/VM guest environment. z/VSE V5.1 is designed to add LPAR support, which further extends the connectivity options for z/VSE clients using Linux on System z.
Linux Fast Path is a z/VSE function that allows selected TCP/IP applications to communicate with a TCP/IP stack on Linux on System z without requiring a TCP/IP stack on z/VSE.
The LFP function requires a Linux on System z distribution.
Linux Fast Path supports two environments:
- Linux Fast Path in an LPAR environment requires that both z/VSE and Linux on System z execute in an LPAR on the same zEnterprise server. Linux Fast Path in LPAR environment requires a HiperSockets connection and transparently exploits the HiperSockets Completion Queue function of the zEnterprise.
- Linux Fast Path in a z/VM guest environment requires that z/VSE and Linux on System z run as z/VM guests in the same z/VM system. It runs best in a z/VM mode LPAR, in which multiple types of System z processors can be defined. z/VSE can continue to use Central Processors (CPs) whereas Linux on System z can run on Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) processors. The z/VM mode LPAR requires IBM System z10®, or later and z/VM V5.4, or later.
- z/VSE z/VM IP
Assist (z/VSE VIA)
z/VSE V5.1 is designed to exploit the z/VSE VIA function that allows selected z/VSE TCP/IP applications in a z/VM guest environment to access an external network or an IEDN without requiring a TCP/IP stack on z/VSE. If you plan to use this function, check the z/VSE website for additional information.
- 64-bit input/output (I/O) processing for applications
64-bit virtual addressing for applications was introduced at general availability of z/VSE V5.1. This enables 64-bit applications to use virtual storage above the 2 GB address (the bar). Virtual storage above the bar is organized as private or shared memory objects that can be obtained using the IARV64 macro.
With 64-bit I/O processing, you have the flexibility to also use 64-bit virtual storage for I/O buffers and, therefore, benefit from increased processor storage available with the latest IBM System z servers.
64-bit I/O buffers can be allocated within private memory objects. The 64-bit I/O support is available for applications using the EXCP macro and disks of type ECKD™.
This function will not be available at general availability. The function is planned to be delivered later via PTF.
- z/VSE database
connector
This z/VSE database connector is designed to allow z/VSE applications to access a relational database on any suitable database server. It gives you more flexibility in selecting a database server that runs on a platform other than z/VSE.
The z/VSE database connector is available through the z/VSE Database Call Level Interface, which provides an application programming interface (API) for z/VSE applications written in Assembler, COBOL, PL/1, C, or REXX. It supports batch as well as CICS applications.
z/VSE applications, adapted to the z/VSE Database Call Level Interface, can now:
- Access data stored in various relational databases
- Utilize advanced database functions
- Use SQL statements provided by modern database products
The z/VSE Database Call Level Interface can be used with any database product that offers a Java™ Data Base Connectivity (JDBC) driver that supports JDBC V3.0, or later.
Databases that can be used with Database Call Level Interface include IBM DB2®, Oracle, and Microsoft™ SQL Server.
The z/VSE Database Call Level Interface consist of two parts:
- The Database Call Level Interface client that runs under z/VSE.
- The Database Call Level Interface server that runs on a Java platform.
The Database Call Level Interface server can run on the same system as the database server (2-tier environment) or on a different one (3-tier environment).
Double Byte Character Support (DBCS) is supported, provided that the database server and the JDBC driver are enabled for DBCS.
- IPv6/VSE V1.1 enhancements:
- IPv6/VSE now supports Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for secure transmission of data to and from remote host systems. Protocols that are supported are HTTPS (HTTP over SSL), FTPS (FTP over SSL), SMTPS (SMTP over SSL), and TN3270E over SSL. IPv6/VSE provides an SSL proxy server. This SSL proxy server allows non-SSL server applications, running on z/VSE, to accept connections from SSL based client applications. It allows non-SSL client applications running on z/VSE to connect to SSL based remote server applications. The use of the proxy server is transparent to z/VSE applications.
- IPv6/VSE adds Layer 2 support for OSA Express® devices (CHPID type OSD or OSX) when used in an IPv4 link in addition to the support already available for IPv6 links.
These functions will not be available at general availability. The functions are planned to be delivered later via PTF.
- VSE/POWER enhancement to ease job output handling
Program driven output segmentation, using the IPWSEGM macro, has been extended to generate duplicates of LST and PUN output. The support is available through the operand DUP=YES of the * $$ LST/PUN statement. Duplicates can be helpful to distribute output to multiple destinations at the same time.
- Enhanced IBM System Storage options
IBM System Storage Tape Controller 3592 Model C07 is a new high-performance tape controller. It is supported by z/VSE V4.2, or later and can be used to attach 3592 Model E06 (TS1130) or 3592 Model E05 (TS1120) tape drives.
These enhancements will be made available with PTFs for z/VSE V5.1.
z/VSE V5.1 is generally available since November 25, 2011.
Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act
z/VSE V5.1 is capable 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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The new enhancements for z/VSE V5.1 deliver on the statements of direction and provide new functionality following the well established strategy of "protect, integrate, and extend" - in short, "PIE".
CICS Explorer provides new systems management functionality to CICS TS. This freely available feature protects existing investments in CICS applications through systems management improvements.
The Fast Path to Linux on System z function (Linux Fast Path) is now available in an LPAR environment. It had been first introduced for z/VM guest environments with z/VSE V4.3. Selected TCP/IP applications can communicate with a TCP/IP stack on Linux on System z without requiring a TCP/IP stack on z/VSE. This may result in improved throughput and reduced resource consumption in z/VSE.
Another example of the "integrate" in the strategy is the z/VSE database connector, which adds more flexibility in connecting to a database server outside of z/VSE, including IBM DB2, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.
With the availability of the zEnterprise BladeCenter® Extension (zBX), the integrated connectivity options now include AIX®, Linux, and Microsoft Windows™, in addition to Linux on System z. This, together with the z/VSE connectors, provides a rich set of hybrid computing options for z/VSE users.
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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SmoothStart/installation services
IBM SmoothStart Services and Installation Services are not provided.
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Program Program number name 5609-ZV5 z/VSE 5686-CF9 z/VSE Central Functions
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z/VSE V5.1 base programs
The following is a list of z/VSE V5.1 base programs, including their release and modification levels.
Note that z/VSE is the successor to the IBM 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 9.01.00 5686-CF9 (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
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 (3)
- GPS Feature (3)
DB2 Server for VSE and VM 7.05.00 5697-F42
- DataPropagator 7.04.00
DB2 Client Edition for VSE 7.05.00 5697-F42
Notes:
(1) Mandatory product, not selectable. All others are optional. Some may have commercially available alternatives.
(2) No charge product, not selectable.
(3) NFS and GPS require the Application Pak.
z/VSE V5.1 optional programs
The following is a list of z/VSE V5.1 optional programs, including their release and modification levels.
Version/
Release/ Program
Program name Modification number Notes
Optional z/VSE base features:
Encryption Facility for z/VSE 1.02.00 5686-CF9
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 NLV
- Data Restore Feature
- Control Center Feature
- QMF™ for VSE Base and NLV
- QMF for Windows Base and NLV
DB2 Client Edition for VSE 7.05.00 5697-F42 NLV
System control and networking:
IPv6/VSE 1.01.00 5686-BS1
VSE/ACLR 1.02.01 5746-XE7
Database and utilities:
DL/I VSE 1.12.00 5746-XX1
CICSVR/VSE 1.02.00 5686-011
DFSORT/VSE 3.04.00 5746-SM3
Network control:
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
IBM Rational® COBOL Runtime for 7.05.00 5648-F66
z/VSE V7.5
DOS/VS RPG II 1.03.00 5746-RG1
Application development: Websphere MQ for z/VSE 3.00.00 5655-U97 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
A fully featured version of the CICS Explorer for CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA V1.1 is also available as a no-charge optional feature. Further information about the CICS Explorer and how to download it can be found at
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
z/VSE V5.1 will operate on:
LPAR Guest under
IBM System z server Mode z/VM (1)
IBM zEnterprise 196 x x
IBM zEnterprise 114 x x
IBM System z10 Enterprise Class x x
IBM System z10 Business Class x x
IBM System z9® Enterprise Class x x
IBM System z9 Business Class x x
x: supported
(1) Supported z/VM release required.
z/VM V6.1, or later requires z10™, or later.
Hardware-assisted asymmetric key encryption (RSA only) requires:
- Crypto Express3 (in either coprocessor or accelerator mode) on zEnterprise or z10.
- Crypto Express2 (in either coprocessor or accelerator mode) on z10 or z9®.
Hardware-assisted symmetric key encryption requires the CPACF feature on a:
- zEnterprise, z10, z9 for DES, T-DES, and AES-128
- zEnterprise or z10 for AES-256
zEnterprise is required for:
- IntraEnsemble Data Network (IEDN) support
- Fast Path to Linux on System z function in an LPAR environment
- z/VSE z/VM IP Assist
- Static power save mode (z196 only)
z10, or later is required for:
- Dynamically adding logical CPs without preplanning
- Large page (1 megabyte page) support
- Adjunct processor (AP)-queue interruption facility
- Dynamically adding and removing cryptographic processors
- z/VM mode LPAR
To support new functions and features, machine change levels (MCLs) of System z servers are required.
Descriptions of the MCLs are available through the following resource link
Linux Fast Path in an LPAR environment requires a zEnterprise server at driver level 93 or greater with the most current microcode maintenance.
Software requirements
Many z/VSE clients choose to run under z/VM for operational flexibility or to supplement the capabilities of z/VSE alone. z/VSE clients who choose to run one or more z/VSE V5.1 systems as guest systems under z/VM will require a supported z/VM release.
For specific functions and for the most current information on z/VM, refer to
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 Linux on System z to extend the z/VSE capabilities with Linux on System z
- Both z/VSE and z/OS on a permanent basis
A z/VM mode logical partition (LPAR) allows clients to run z/VSE images on standard CPs and Linux on System z images on IFLs, all in the same z/VM LPAR for enhanced staff productivity and resource efficiency. A z/VM mode LPAR requires z10, or later and z/VM V5.4, or later.
For users running z/VSE V5.1 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
To use the Linux Fast Path function in an LPAR environment, one of the following Linux distributions is required:
- SUSE SLES 11 SP2.
- Red Hat: IBM is working with its Linux distribution partners to include support in future Linux on System z distribution releases.
Details of the system requirements for both the CICS Explorer and CICS Explorer SDK are available at
Details relating to service and support for CICS Explorer are available at
Compatibility
Compatibility aspects include:
- z/VSE V5 operates in z/Architecture® mode only.
- z/VSE V5.1 will be shipped only with a single supervisor, $$A$SUPI. 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.
- From z/VSE V4.1 onwards, the Label Area must reside on a virtual disk.
- 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.
- Starting with z/VSE V4.3, CICS/VSE V2.3 is no longer part of the z/VSE package and the CICS coexistence environment has been removed.
- Starting with z/VSE V4.3, DL/I V1.12 is the only DL/I release that can be used with z/VSE. It replaces DL/I VSE V1.11 and DL/I DOS/VS V1.10.
- The Japanese national language version continues to be available.
The optional feature GPS (shipped with TCP/IP for VSE/ESA) does not support Double Byte Character Set (DBCS) printing.
- z/VSE V5.1 is not delivered on 3480 tape cartridges.
Limitations
Limitations when using the Fast Service Upgrade (FSU) process:
- FSU to z/VSE V5.1 is possible from z/VSE V4.2 and z/VSE V4.3. The FSU process supports two releases only.
- Users migrating from VSE/ESA V2.4, or later can either use FSU several times 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 V5.1. It might be necessary to increase the number of copy blocks.
- On a z/VSE V5.1 system, DL/I V1.11 or DL/I DOS/VS V1.10 can no longer be used. You have to install DL/I V1.12.
Performance considerations
The overall performance of z/VSE V5.1 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 V5.1 is similar to that of z/VSE V4.3. This applies as long as the same environment is used (for example, Batch or CICS TS for VSE/ESA V1.1) without exploitation of new functions. Actual user experience may vary.
For more information about z/VSE V5.1 performance, visit the z/VSE home page at
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:
- MR0714115447 z/VSE Connector to MS/SQL or other databases
- MR0616113051 Enhance DB2/VSE to support a newer SQL level
- MR0920106734 Add support for LSTDUP for program-driven output
- MR0707116242 Allow I/O buffer in 64-bit storage segmentation
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
FSU
The FSU process is available for users migrating to z/VSE V5.1 from z/VSE V4.3 and z/VSE V4.2.
Status of z/VSE V4.1: End of service is effective since April 30, 2011.
Status of z/VSE V4.2: End of service has been announced for z/VSE V4.2 and will be effective October 31, 2012.
Status of CICS/VSE V2.3: End of service has been announced for CICS/VSE V2.3 and will be effective October 31, 2012.
The end of service dates for z/VSE V4.2 and CICS/VSE V2.3 have been aligned since z/VSE V4.2 is the last z/VSE release that offers CICS/VSE V2.3 as part of the z/VSE package and supports the CICS coexistence environment.
The most current status of z/VSE V4 and z/VSE V5 marketing and support can be found on the z/VSE website at
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.
Software support not available with z/VSE V5.1:
- CICS/VSE V2.3: Starting with z/VSE V4.3, CICS/VSE V2.3 is no longer part of the z/VSE package. The CICS coexistence environment, including DL/I DOS/VS V1.10, has been removed.
Optional products no longer available with z/VSE V5.1:
- DL/I DOS/VS V1.10, DL/I VSE V1.11 (The replacement product is DL/I VSE V1.12.)
- VisualAge® Generator Server V1.2 (The replacement product is IBM Rational COBOL Runtime for z/VSE V7.5.)
- MQSeries® for VSE/ESA V2.1.2 (The replacement program is IBM WebSphere® MQ for z/VSE V3.0.)
Further information on the status of z/VSE and related programs can be found at
Software key management
IPv6/VSE V1.1
IPv6/VSE V1.1 (IPv6/VSE) is an optional product of z/VSE V5.1. It will be shipped with the z/VSE V5.1 Extended Base tape. IPv6/VSE requires a unique user access key. IPv6/VSE can be used for 30 days after activation without a key.
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA V1.5 (Service Pack F)
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA will be shipped with the z/VSE V5.1 Base tape and is installed during the standard z/VSE V5.1 installation. Service Pack F includes the latest service level.
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 V5.1) after system installation, to delete the product from their system.
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 V5.1 system in a functionally limited way (not suited for any production purposes).
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 V5.1 product set or alone at a later point in time.
SSL for VSE is also key protected and usable only 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.
The TCP/IP for VSE/ESA documentation is available on the z/VSE V5.1
DVD (SK3T-8348) or from the Internet.
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 V7.5, DB2 Server for VSE Client Edition V7.5
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 V4.2
ACF/VTAM for VSE/ESA V4.2 uses an access and 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.
IBM Customer Key Center
In exceptional cases (for example, offline situations), it may be necessary to contact the IBM Registration Center by telephone, fax, mail, or email as appropriate. Note that the IBM Registration Center cannot handle product or license orders. You may contact them only if you already have a license for your software program.
Mail: WW Customer Support
Lyngbyvej 2
2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Telephone: - From Australia, call 1-800-992-402
- From Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Korea
and China, call +800-539-274-26
- From all other countries, call our
non toll-free number +45 48 10 10 61
Email: wwswkeys@dk.ibm.com
Packaging
Depending on the order, z/VSE V5.1 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 and VSE Help Text
- On CD containing:
- DB2 Server for VM and 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 V5.1 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 V5.1 has the following IBM form number: GI11-9703.
For further information, refer to the z/VSE home page
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
Shopz provides an easy way to plan and order System z software upgrades. Using Shopz, you can quickly generate orders for VM SDOs and VSE SIPOs. Additionally, Shopz 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).
For more details and availability, visit the Shopz website at
To find out if Shopz supports product ordering in your country:
- Go to the Shopz landing page at
- Click on the "Product catalog" on the left navigation bar
- Select your country from the Country/Region pulldown list
In countries where Shopz is not available yet, contact your IBM representative (or IBM Business Partner) to handle your order via the traditional IBM ordering process.
New licensees
For ordering information on the base program, z/VSE V5.1, refer to Software Announcement 211-466, dated October 12, 2011
Orders for new licenses can be placed now.
Registered customers can access IBMLink for ordering information and charges.
Shipment will begin on the planned availability date.
New users of z/VSE V5.1 should specify: Type: 5609 Model: ZV5 (SIPO SPO) Type: 5686 Model: CF9 (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)
Unlicensed documentation
Unlicensed documentation within the z/VSE V5.1 library is available as Adobe™ PDF files, BookManager® files, or partially as printed books. They have been defined as either "Basic" or "Optional".
- Basic z/VSE V5.1
publications
All z/VSE V5.1 publications are shipped in softcopy in BookManager or PDF format on DVD when you order the z/VSE V5.1 base product VSE Collection DVD (SK3T-8348).
Additionally, you will receive some other Program Directories, Memo to Licensees, and Programming Specifications depending on your z/VSE V5.1 order.
- Optional z/VSE V5.1
publications
Optional publications are supplied only in PDF or BookManager format with z/VSE V5.1. 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
The IBM 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 V5.1 at no additional charge), or from the IBM Publications Center at
You can view a PDF file using the Adobe Reader, which is available from the Adobe website at
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 V5.1 at no additional charge), or from the IBM Publications Center at
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 V5.1 publications are available in softcopy format on the VSE Collection DVD, SK3T-8348 (supplied with z/VSE V5.1 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
Licensed documentation
z/VSE V5.1 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 V5.1 optional programs
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.
IBM Operational Support Services - SupportLine
Yes
Current charges are unaffected by this announcement.
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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 Agent™ 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
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To order, contact your local IBM representative or your IBM Business Partner.
To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). For more information, contact the Americas Call Centers.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
For IBM representative: callserv@ca.ibm.com
For IBM Business Partner: pwswna@us.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Teleweb Customer Support
ibm.com® Sales Execution Center, Americas North
3500 Steeles Ave. East, Tower 3/4
Markham, Ontario
Canada L3R 2Z1
Reference: LE001
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
zEnterprise, HiperSockets, ECKD, QMF, z10 and Electronic Service Agent are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
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Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States, and/or other countries.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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