Updated: 14 December 2009

This page includes reference information specific to z/VM V6.1 and made available in the time period following its announcement. For daily to weekly VM site updates, also visit VM News/Site Changes to keep apprised of z/VM-related news as it happens.

	World Wide announcement letters
	Oct. 20, 2009 Announce IBM z/VM V6.1 - Foundation for future virtualization growth US - 209-401       --   Europe/LA: ZP09-0459 AP - AP09-0381    --    Canada: A09-1311
	July 21, 2009: Faster data access with FICON Express8 for System z10 US - 109-417
	July 07, 2009 Preview IBM z/VM V6.1 - Foundation for future virtualization growth US - 209-207       --   Europe/LA: ZA09-0015 AP - AP09-0200    --    Canada: A09-0700
	July 07, 2009: Summary and Statements of Direction z/VM V6.1 summary with Statements of Direction

Ordering and Availablility
z/VM V6.1 ordering begins: October 20, 2009
z/VM V6.1 general availability: October 23, 2009
SDO (System Delivery Offering) 12-2009
      The z/VM SDO is the only method that
     can be used to order z/VM V6.1.
Internet delivery for z/VM Orders via ShopzSeries
Tips for ordering z/VM on DVD via ShopzSeries
Upgrade to z/VM 6.1
Licensed Products Migration Matrix for z/VM V6.1 & z/VM V5.4 12-2009
Vendor (ISV) Product matrix for z/VM V5.3  10-2009

Service and Support
z/VM V6.1 planned End of Service: April 30, 2013.
z/VM V5.4 planned End of Service: extended to Sept. 30, 2013.
RSU (Recommended Service Upgrade) content 10-2009
Red Alerts (Oct. 2009)

• For users of OSA-Express3 devices with microcode level 7.31.0 and beyond who have a z/VM TCP/IP stack configuration that includes a VIPA interface. (Oct. 2009)

• for support of Crypto Express 3 and for using 3590 and 3592 tapes for Ficon Express8, Express4, and Express2. (Nov. 2009)

Reference information
z/VM V6.1 Architecture Level Set
z/VM V6 Reference Guide
z/VM V6.1 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) (Oct. 20, 2009)
Customer references and stories

Data Sheets

z/VM V6.1 Data Sheet
Linux on IBM System z with z/VM

Online product documentation and publications
(Forthcoming at General Availability and beyond)
z/VM V6.1 General Information (GC24-6193-00)
z/VM V6.1 Information Center
z/VM V6.1 Product library
z/VM V6.1 Program Directories
z/VM V6.1 CP and CMS Data Areas and Control Blocks
z/VM V6.1 Monitor Records
IBM Redbooks for z/VM and Linux on System z