GetShopz Utility
For z/VM service ordered through IBM Shopz or ServiceLink, the GetShopz utility simplifies the download process. When your z/VM system can connect to the IBM Shopz download site directly, the direct-to-host mode of GetShopz speeds up the process by eliminating the upload from the workstation to z/VM, verify the package came from IBM, and deterse the SERVLINK files. For service packages downloaded from IBM ServiceLink, the workstation upload package facilitates uploading, verifying, and detersing the SERVLINK files.
The GetShopz utility runs a built-in Web interface during the data transfer; the user interacts with the application using a web browser. GetShopz reduces the steps required to acquire z/VM service.
To see how to navigate the GetShopz web interface, review the GetShopz sample screens presentation.
Note: GetShopz currently supports
- z/VM-related licensed program orders
- z/VM PTF/APAR orders
- z/VM RSU orders
- z/VM ESO orders
After you have uploaded the service files to the z/VM Host system, you will need to continue with the service instructions provided with your order. The service envelops need to be installed on z/VM.
More information on GetShopz can be found in the z/VM Service Guide:
This video provides education on GetShopz: z/VM Education: How to Use GETSHOPZ
Ordering and Installing GetShopz
The GetShopz utility is available with the installation of or upgrade to z/VM 7.3 and z/VM 7.4.
z/VM 7.4 CMS Feature Pack - Feature 01 Fix 00 (APAR VM66834) includes support for direct to host transfer of ServiceLink orders.
z/VM 7.3 APAR VM66732 (included in the base of z/VM 7.4) provides digital signature verification of IBM service orders and the new ISOLATED option for running GetShopz in an environment without internet connectivity.
The GetShopz utility became available in z/VM 7.2 with APAR VM66540, included with the 7204RSU. After this APAR is installed, all future service can be uploaded directly to the z/VM host.
APAR VM66540 contains the following files:
| FILE NAME (APAR VM66540) | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| GetShopz EXEC | Main Program invoked by the user to run the Web interface |
| GSZUTILX MODULE | Filter package with utility stages used by main program |
| GETSHOPZ HELPCMS | Summary for HELP GETSHOPZ command |
When the APAR is applied, the programs will be installed on the MAINT 193 tools disk. To run the program, access the 500 disk or a similar disk. to place the orders from Shopz or ServiceLink
Configuration
Information on configuring your system to use GetShopz can be found in Using the GETSHOPZ utility in the z/VM Service Guide.