• Is there an updated ZCMS sample nucleus? ?
• Where is the MQ Series Client code for z/VM and VM/ESA?
• Is there a copy of PERL for z/VM and VM/ESA?

Is there an updated ZCMS sample nucleus?

The ZCMS nucleus is provided as a sample 64-bit capable z/VM CMS. Since it is delivered as a sample, there is no service delivery vehicle to replace it after the initial, z/VM product delivery. In some instances, we have found the need to offer and updated copy of the ZCMS LOADDECK due to base CMS service which also affects the 64-bit capable version. You can obtain an updated copy here:

1. Download the VMARC file for your z/VM system.

   The table below contains the z/VM releases and the corresponding VMARC files. Click the VMARC file for your z/VM release.

   VM Release	Download	Updates
   z/VM  6.1.0	ZCMS610 VMARC	2011-06-06 - Includes all service for z/VM 6.1.0 through 25 May 2011 2010-11-03 - Includes all service for z/VM 6.1.0 through 03 November 2010
   z/VM  5.4.0	ZCMS540 VMARC	2011-06-06 - Includes all service for z/VM 5.4.0 through 25 May 2011 2010-11-03 - Includes all service for z/VM 5.4.0 through 03 November 2010 2010-04-29 - Includes all service for z/VM 5.4.0 through 30 March 2010 2009-09-30 - Includes all service for z/VM 5.4.0 through 30 Sept 2009 2009-01-07 - Fixes a STAX problem 2009-01-07 - Fixes a REXX STORAGE() problem 2009-01-06 - Adds APAR VM64552 (NUCXDROP)

2. Upload the VMARC file from your work station to your z/VM system. You must transfer the VMARC file in binary format.

3. Unpack the VMARC file

   In all of the following examples, replace the "xxx" in "ZCMSxxx" with the number associated with your z/VM release, e.g. "ZCMS540".

   You must have a copy of the VMARC MODULE to unpack the ZCMSxxx VMARC file. To get a copy of the VMARC MODULE, see the VM download information page.

   1. Access the minidisk or SFS directory, where the VMARC file is stored, as file mode A.

   2. Convert the ZCMSxxx VMARC file to the CMS VMARC format:

      pipe < zcmsxxx vmarc a
           | fblock 80 00
           | > zcmsxxx vmarc a f 80
      

   3. Unpack and expand the ZCMSxxx VMARC file:

      vmarc unpk zcmsxxx vmarc a
      

      This VMARC UNPK will place one file on filemode A. This is the ZCMS LOADDECK.

4. You should replace the ZCMS LOADDECK on the MAINT 990 minidisk with this new copy.

5. Once the new copy is on MAINT 990, run ZCMSBLD to rebuild the nucleus on disk.

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Where is the MQ Series Client code for z/VM and VM/ESA?

Beginning with VM/ESA V2R3.0. the MQ Series client support is shipped as part of the product. Thus there is nothing separate to order for the VM platform. It will talk to the other MQ platforms you have. The code and a few samples can be found on the MAINT 193/493 disks.

The main documentation is in the MQ series set of publications, which have been updated to include VM/ESA information. There is an Appendix I in the "CMS Application Development Guide" which describes (very briefly) how to build and run an MQ client application on VM/ESA 2.3.0. The "Bill of Forms" order numbers for the MQ series books appear to be either SBOF-6849-00 or SBOF-9169-00. The latter is for Version 3 Release 6. I'm not certain what level the former is.

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Is there a copy of PERL for z/VM and VM/ESA?

Neale Ferguson has ported a copy of PERL 5.005_53 to run on VM/ESA 2.3.0. This port should continue to work on VM/ESA 2.4.0 and all z/VM releases as well. Read more about Neale's port.

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