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OpenExtensions for z/VM

How you can take advantage of OpenExtensions for z/VM

OpenExtensions for z/VM can be applied to your enterprise in many ways. Using OpenExtensions services, your enterprise can:

Port UNIX-type C language applications to VM and possibly extend them to take advantage of unique VM strengths

Use z/VM for its access to large, high-speed tape devices for data-intensive applications

Automatically back up and migrate byte file systems

Enterprises using OpenExtensions services can use any combination of these applications.