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Benefits of Using z/VM System Delivery Offering
z/VM System Delivery Offering (SDO) is z/VM's packaging structure which provides, from a central ordering point, a single deliverable which contains z/VM and a group of serviced IBM Licensed Program Products (LPs).
z/VM SDO is the preferred way for customers to install LPs with existing service.
The benefits to the customers of installing via the z/VM SDO are:
- Integrated Service - Customers receive LPs with current corrective and preventative service pre-applied by IBM.
- Semi-VMSES/E LP Compatibility - A large number of LPs that were not originally in VMSES/E format have been repackaged in VMSES/E enabled format which is supported by VMFINS (the installation tool for VMSES/E).
- One or more LPs may be delivered on one DVD.
- Common Installation Methodology - Both VMSES/E and Semi-VMSES/E LPs are installed using the standard VMSES/E VMFINS installation tool.
- Coordinated Delivery - The DDR and LPs are received at the same time.
- Installation/verification tested - All LPs in the package have been tested to verify they install together correctly.