Summary of which VM Release to Order and What is Supported
As of July 23, 2013 you can order:- z/VM V6.3
Note:
This includes the optional, priced features for z/VM V6.3 including the Single System Image Feature (VMSSI), RACF Security Server FL630, the Performance Toolkit for VM FL630, Directory Maintenance (DirMaint) FL630, and RSCS Networking FL630.
- z/VM V6.3 is planned to be supported until April 30, 2017.
- z/VM V6.2 is planned to be supported until April 30, 2015.
- z/VM V5.4 is planned to be supported until 12/31/2014, or until the z9 EC and z9 BC servers are withdrawn from support, whichever is later.
See also: VM Withdrawal From Marketing Announced Dates
See also: VM End of Service Announced Dates
For additonal information on upgrading and/or buying z/VM, see:
Upgrading to z/VM
How to buy z/VM