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z/VM is a robust hypervisor designed for IBM Z mainframes, enabling the virtualization of multiple operating systems. Key components include the Control Program (CP), which manages system resources and virtualization, and the Conversational Monitor System (CMS), a single-user operating system. Common commands include 'QUERY' for status, 'DEFINE' for virtual machine configuration, and 'IPL' to load guest operating systems. z/VM supports...

z/Ware is a middleware solution designed to web-enable 3270 mainframe applications. It transforms legacy screens into modern web interfaces, allowing users to access mainframe data through standard web browsers. z/Ware merges the functionalities of z/Web-Host and z/XML-Host, providing a bridge between mainframes and the web. This product addresses the business problem of modernizing legacy systems without requiring extensive code rewrites....

z/Web-Host provided web-based access to mainframe applications by translating 3270 terminal screens into web pages. It acted as middleware, allowing users to interact with legacy systems through a standard web browser. This eliminated the need for traditional terminal emulators and provided a more user-friendly interface. z/Web-Host was suitable for organizations with existing mainframe applications needing a quick and relatively inexpensive...

z/Web-Server is a web server solution tailored for organizations operating z/VM and z/VSE mainframe environments. It facilitates the creation of web applications that can interact with mainframe systems, enabling web-based access to critical business functions. The product supports CGI programming using Assembler or REXX, leveraging existing CMS pipelines for efficient execution. This allows organizations to integrate their mainframe systems with...

z/XDC is a debugging tool designed for Assembler programs on the z/OS platform. It provides a comprehensive set of commands for controlling program execution and inspecting program state. Key components include base/XDC, C/XDC (for C/C++ debugging), and auth/XDC (for debugging authorized programs). The architecture is centered around an interactive debugging session, allowing developers to step through code (STEP), set breakpoints,...

z/XML-Host provided a way to automatically convert mainframe data into XML, facilitating integration with other systems. It addressed the challenge of making legacy mainframe data accessible to modern applications. Organizations with significant investments in mainframe systems, particularly in sectors like finance and government, used z/XML-Host to bridge the gap between legacy and modern environments. Since z/XML-Host is no longer supported,...

z/XPF is a performance monitoring tool designed for z/OS, providing detailed metrics on application behavior. It monitors I/O, processor usage, and wait times. Key components include the z/XPF started task and the optional z/XPF-PC interface. The z/XPF started task is controlled via commands like START, STOP, and MODIFY. Configuration is managed through configuration files and the z/XPF-PC interface. z/XPF uses...

z390 is a shareware assembler, linker, and executor for mainframe assembler programs, designed to run on PC platforms. It supports z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn, providing a development environment for assembler code. The core functionality revolves around the `ASM`, `LINK`, and `RUN` commands. The `ASM` command assembles source code, the `LINK` command links object files, and `RUN` executes the resulting program....

z86VM provides x86 emulation on z/VM, enabling the execution of Windows and other x86 operating systems. The architecture comprises the Emulation Engine, Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM), I/O Subsystem, and Configuration Manager. Common commands include 'VM CREATE', 'VM START', 'VM STOP', 'VM CONFIG', and 'VM STATUS'. z86VM leverages z/VM's security features, including user authentication and access control. It supports TCP/IP networking....

zCOBOL provides a solution for compiling, linking, and executing mainframe COBOL programs on open systems. This allows organizations to modernize their COBOL applications and reduce reliance on expensive mainframe resources. The core components include the compiler, linker, and runtime environment. The compiler, invoked using the `cobol` command, translates COBOL source code into object code. The linker, using the `link` command,...

zCX Foundation for OpenShift allows organizations to deploy Red Hat OpenShift containers on z/OS, providing a dedicated z/OS address space for containerized workloads. This solution offers integration with z/OS resources, security, and management capabilities. It is conceptually similar to z/OS Container Extensions (zCX) but tailored for OpenShift containers rather than Docker containers. Key features include the ability to deploy applications...

zDataConnect provides a solution for accessing sequential datasets across z/OS systems without requiring application changes. It intercepts I/O requests and redirects them to the target system, using standard z/OS communication protocols like TCP/IP. The architecture includes the Intercept Module, Communication Manager, and Security Manager. Security is enforced through integration with z/OS security systems such as RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret,...

zDMF is a data management tool for z/OS mainframe environments that addresses the challenge of migrating data between storage subsystems. It allows organizations to move datasets without disrupting access, which is crucial for maintaining service levels. Unlike TDMF, which operates at the volume level, zDMF provides dataset-level granularity. This is beneficial when migrating specific datasets or when minimizing the impact...

ZELA offers automated tape management on z/OS, improving efficiency and data protection. Key components include the ZELA Control Program, Dataset Stacking Module, and Migration Manager. The system uses a command-line interface (CLI) for operations, with commands like START ZELA, STOP ZELA, and MODIFY ZELA. ZELA integrates with existing tape library management software and supports RACF for authentication and access control....

ZELDA is a z/OS-based solution designed to automate data tiering, reducing storage costs and improving system performance. The core architecture comprises the Data Migration Manager, Storage Tiering Engine, and Policy Enforcement Module. The Data Migration Manager handles data movement, the Storage Tiering Engine determines the optimal storage location based on defined policies, and the Policy Enforcement Module ensures compliance. Key...

Zementis for IBM z Systems provides a platform for deploying and executing predictive models described in PMML directly on the z/OS platform. This allows organizations to leverage their existing z/OS infrastructure for predictive analytics, reducing data movement and improving performance. Key features include REST APIs for model deployment and scoring, integration with Apache Spark on z/OS, and support for various...

ZEN Application Gateway was a software solution designed to bridge the gap between IPv4 and IPv6 networks. It enabled IPv6 clients to connect to IPv4 applications, IPv6 applications to communicate over IPv4 networks, and IPv4-to-IPv4 communication through IPv6 tunnels. The gateway bridged IPv6 clients and IPv4 applications via multiple stacks. Specific commands and configuration details are unavailable. Network gateways typically...

ZEN Automation provided network automation capabilities for z/OS environments. It enabled users to automate network management tasks through REXX scripting. Key components included a network discovery module, an event processing engine, and an automation execution engine. These components communicated to monitor network devices, process events, and execute automated responses. The product used z/OS datasets for configuration and data storage. While...

ZEN EE Monitor was a network monitoring tool for z/OS systems, focused on analyzing Enterprise Extender (EE) traffic over TCP/IP. It provided real-time and historical data on SNA sessions, connection status, and error rates. Key components included modules for data collection, processing, and presentation. Administrators used a command-line interface (CLI) to interact with the system, issuing commands like `DISPLAY SESSIONS`...

ZEN EE Security provided security for Enterprise Extender (EE) communications on z/OS. It secured APPN/HPR traffic using authentication and encryption. The product was managed via a command-line interface (CLI). Key components included authentication, encryption, and network traffic management modules. The product is no longer supported. Organizations should migrate to alternative solutions such as IBM Communications Server for z/OS or Broadcom...