IBM: VM News and VM Site Changes for 2002

VM news and VM web site changes for 2002

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December 2002

Announcing IBM z800 0X2: Strengthening the family for new workloads

Presentations from the z/VM, VSE, and Linux on zSeries Technical Conference, October 2002 in Miami Beach.

Plan ahead for 2003. Enroll in one of the new course offerings, events, and user groups meetings.

Understanding z/VM Integrity and Security, by Alan Altmark
published in the eServer Magazine, Mainframe Edition

The Linux Line, December 2002 issue.

Several z/VM and Linux articles in the November issue of eServer Magazine, Mainframe Edition
- Multiple Savings with Server Consolidation
- Interactive Tool Evaluates the Economic Value of Migrating to Linux on zSeries
- IBM's Scorpion Methodology Aims to Help Enterprises Stung by Technology Costs and Complexity
- eServer Security Planner Tool Generates Policy Recommendations for an Entire Enterprise
- Linux on zSeries Delivers Consolidation Solutions for a Variety of organizations
- Case study: An Upgrade to a New zSeries 800 has Helped Russell Corp Significantly Lower its CPU
- Understanding z/VM Integrity and Security, by Alan Altmark
The Licensed Products Migration Matrix for VM/ESA and z/VM has been updated.
The SDO z/VM 3.1 and SDO z/VM 4.3 information has been updated to include December 2002 service.

November 2002

Reserve these dates on your 2003 calendar:
zSeries Technical Conferences
June 02-06, 2003 in Munich, Germany
Nov. 10-14, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada

First offering of this new course
Installing, Configuring, and Servicing z/VM for Linux Guests Open for enrollment in San Francisco, November 11-15, 2002
More offerings in Chicago, Tampa, and Dallas in 2003..

The Packages page lists the downloads available from the z/VM site, including these new and/or updated VM Downloads
- REXXIUCV
- CHARLOTTE VM web browser
- ERALIAS SFS Tool

New Redbook draft
Experiences with Oracle for Linux on zSeries

Listen to the November 26 Teleconference
Exploit the power of zSeries utilizing WebSphere messaging and integration software

October 2002

ShopzSeries News!
- IBM ShopzSeries has been enhanced to provide an easy way to plan and order zSeries software upgrades including VM SDO's and VSE SIPOs. Using ShopzSeries, customers can quickly generate orders. In the case of fully-entitled upgrades, it offers a fully-automated process, no IBM intervention required! ShopzSeries is available in the United States and several countries in Europe. For more details (including geographical availability), please see the ShopzSeries Website at: ibm.com./software/ShopzSeries
The SDO z/VM 3.1 and SDO z/VM 4.3 information has been updated to include October 2002 service.

New IBM z800 Model Accommodates New Linux Workloads and Small Traditional Workloads at an Attractive Price; z800 Installation Is Now Supported in a Non-Raised Floor Environment
( US & LA,, CAN, EMEA, AP South)

First offering of this new course
Installing, Configuring, and Servicing z/VM for Linux Guests Open for enrollment in San Francisco, November 11-15, 2002

Leap into Linux Workshop Series in Illinois New York City and Washington D.C.

Vision to Reality: The Value of Linux, Grid, Autonomic, and Blade Technologies today - touring October- November in Detroit, Dallas, Chicago, Seattle, New York City, Washington D.C.

New RedPiece:
Linux on IBM eServer zSeries and S/390: Large Scale Linux Deployment

The Linux Line - October 2002 issue.

zSeries FACT (Find and Compare Tools)

Example of generating your Linux kernel as a shareable named save system (NSS).

The main hotel is booked, but other hotels are nearby so don't let that keep you from getting the technical education that you need in Miami Beach in October 7-10:
IBM z/VM, VSE and Linux on zSeries Technical Conference with Expo
Enroll today!
Also note that if you enroll in the 4.5-day z/OS conference you are able to choose from sessions in both the z/OS and the z/VM conference.

September 2002

New course
z/VM and Linux: Connectivity and Management
Open for enrollment in Phoenix, Dallas, Tampa, Atlanta, and Chicago

Reserve your seat for Miami Beach in October 7-10:
IBM z/VM, VSE and Linux on zSeries Technical Conference with Expo
You'll find an abundance of sessions for the novice to the expert. If you're getting started with Linux on zSeries, this is the conference to attend.

The Linux Line - September 2002 issue. ( Subscribe)

New RedPaper:
Cloning Linux Images in z/VM

OMV with Linux on a Success Course
(04 Sept. 2002)

Can't recall the path for linking to the The Value of z/VM: Security and Integrity technical paper? There's a link to the paper from the z/VM Library page.
Hear about z/VM, Linux, and Linux on zSeries Systems Management
Spend a Friday morning (Sept 13) with the The Bay Bunch

August 2002

Do you know why August 2, 1972 is a special date for VM?
( Answer)

The SDO z/VM 3.1 and SDO z/VM 4.3 information has been updated to include August 2002 service.

Enroll and listen to the August 27 Teleconference:
Enterprise Modernization - Extending Existing zSeries Enterprise Applications to the Internet

New course
z/VM and Linux: Connectivity and Management
Open for enrollment in Phoenix, Dallas, Tampa, and Atlanta:

The Bay Bunch is back!
You're invited to spend a Friday morning, Sept. 13 with the The Bay Bunch

New Linux on IBM zSeries and S/390 Redpapers:
- Server Consolidation with Linux for zSeries
- High Availability for z/VM and Linux

Total Cost of Ownership for Linux in the Enterprise, by Robert Frances Group (July 2002)

Reserve your seat for Miami Beach in October:
IBM z/VM, VSE and Linux on zSeries Technical Conference with Expo
You'll find an abundance of sessions for the novice to the expert. If you're getting started with Linux on zSeries, this is the conference to attend.

We received requests for the VM and Bear Web artwork that was on Gary's developer page. It has since been restored and moved to a new spot on the site.

Linux Scholar Challenge 2002: If you're a college or university student, you can take the challenge and make improvements to Linux, create usability tools or enhancements, or design Linux applications.

August 13, 2002 Announcements:
- New Functions for IBM eServer zSeries Servers Enhance Connectivity (US & LA) CAN, EMEA)
- IBM z/OS.e V1.4 and z/OS.e 1.5 Brings Affordability to Enterprise and e-business Applications (US, CAN, EMEA & LA)
- IBM z/OS V1.4: Enabling and Protecting Your e-business and Preview: z/OS V1.5 (US, CAN, EMEA & LA)

July 2002

Press Release:
IBM Takes Top Honors In InfoWorld's 2002 Readers' Choice Awards

San Francisco and Bay Area folks seeking z/VM and Linux information or education have much to choose from in the coming months:
- August 13-15, LinuxWorld(tm) Expo
- August 18-23, SHARE User Group
- September 13, the return of the BayBunch User group
- October 16-18, Linux Implementation for S/390 (ZL100) course
Visit the VM events calendar to find VM and Linux events in your region.

Seminars coming to a city near you
Linux On The Mainframe: From Vision To Production
Sytek Services, Computer Associates (CA) and IBM cordially invites you to a free half-day seminar that explores the value of Linux on the mainframe and offers practical implementation advice.

New Redpieces, Redpapers, and Redbooks
- Linux on zSeries: Application Dev.
- Linux on zSeries: Systems Mgmt.
- High Availability for z/VM and Linux

We hope you found the June 24-28, 2002 IBM eServer zSeries Technical Conference featuring z/OS, z/VM and Linux to be valuable. If you were unable to attend the June conference in LaHulpe and are still in need of zSeries education, consider enrolling in either the z/OS or z/VM and Linux October conferences to be held in Miami Beach.
You'll find a variety of sessions at all technical levels, from novice to expert. If you're getting started with Linux on zSeries you'll want to attend this conference.

Read a sample of the articles from the July issue of eServer Magazine - Mainframe Edition (and subscribe)

The SDO z/VM 3.1 and SDO z/VM 4.3 information has been updated to include June 2002 service.

Listen to rebroadcast of Microsoft Server Alternatives conference call from July 11, 2002.

Software Withdrawal:
IBM OfficeVision/VM and IBM OfficeVision to Lotus Notes Migration Tools for VM Replacements Available (US, CAN, EMEA & LA)

June 2002

Hurry! Only a few days until the start of the IBM eServer zSeries technical conference featuring z/OS, z/VM and Linux
- Conference details

Introducing...
eServer central

Read the June issue of The Linux Line (and subscribe)

June 12, 2002 press release:
IBM announced today that Russell Corporation is the 200th customer of its new entry-class mainframe, the IBM eServer z800, which began shipping March 29. The sale of the z800 was made by IBM IBM Premier Business Partner Mainline Information Systems.

May 2002

z/VM V4 R3 Generally Available on May 31, 2002
- z/VM V4 R3 SDO
- Licensed Products Migration matrix for z/VM V4.3
- Vendor (VNon-IBM Solution Developer) Product matrix for z/VM V4.3
- z/VM V4.3 online documentation
- z/VM Performance Report
See other z/VM V4.3 resources
New paper:
The Value of z/VM: Security and Integrity

Inaugural issue of eServer Magazine - Mainframe Edition
- features an article by Romney White entitled, The Value of z/VM and zSeries

IBM eServer Mainframe Now Faster and More Affordable (May 06,2002)
Example of Cloning Linux Images in z/VM

Read the latest about the newly (April 30) announced:
- z/VM V4.3
- New zSeries Turbo models

Reserve May 10 for the Canada VM Users Group
RSVP to dkreuter@vm-resources.com or howard_fine@swissre.com in order to be admitted. Security requires the attendee list.
Location: IBM, 330 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario
Registration: $40.00 - includes lunch and refreshments (cash or cheques)
- Jim Elliott (IBM Canada): New zSeries servers, z/VM V4.3 and VSE/ESA 2.7.
- David Kreuter (VM Resources): VM/LinMan for the systems management for Linux images on s/390.
- Barton Robinson (Velocity Software): Measuring and Tuning Linux for S/390 Servers
- Hans Rempel: VSE-based enterprise printing solutions and WAVV update.
- Jeffrey Barnard (Barnard Software, Inc.): VSE/ESA File and Printer sharing using Samba.
- Alan Altmark (IBM VM Development): Connectivity with TCP/IP for z/VM
Register for the May 16, 2002, 11:00 AM EDT:
Linux Server Consolidation Tele-Seminar.
Find out how you can reduce your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), increase efficiency and enhance performance with an IBM Linux Server Consolidation solution.

April 2002

Announcing z/VM Version 4 Release 3
- April 30, 2002
  z/VM V4.3 Expands Industry-Leading Virtualization Technology
- z/VM V4.3 Resources
- z/VM V4.3 Architecture Level Set
- Upgrading to z/VM V4.3
- z/VM Reference Guide
- z/VM V4.3 Specification Sheet
- z/VM V4.3 General Information
- CP and CMS Data Areas and Control Blocks
- z/VM Monitor Records

April 12-16, 2002: WAVV - World Alliance VSE & VM User Group
- z/VM Lab presenters, Alan Altmark, Reed Mullen and Bill Bitner, will be there to tell you the latest about z/VM V4 R2 and how it relates to your Linux mainframe solutions.
View the agenda/grid

April 18-19, 2002: VM Basics for Linux- a two day class to get you started

Romney White will discuss IMAP servers and Will Roden will teach you more about Pipelines at the April 22 meeting of the MVMUA (Metropolitan VM Users Association)

Alan Altmark will be presenting TCP/IP and Connectivity topics on April 25 to the CAVMEN (Chicago Area VM ENthusiasts)

Hear from Alan Altmark about TCP/IP and Connecting to Linux for zSeries at the April 26 meeting of the MVMRUG (MidWest Regional VM Users Group)

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March 2002

z/VM Performance report for z/VM V4 R2.

Take the free TCOnow!* online assessment right now and see just how impressive your savings can be.

New Redbook:
Data Mart Solutions with DB2 for Linux on zSeries
- see upcoming Redbook Residencies

March 14 Linux Teleseminar:
Linux: Open-Source: Open for Business?
hear David Boyes, CTO and President of Sine Nomine Associates, discuss the use of open source technology within an existing corporate infrastructure.

March 6 Enterprise Connection Call:
Saving Money and Reducing Complexity: Surprising Facts about zSeries Mainframes (Listen to the audio replay)

Announcement:
IBM QMF V7.2 for z/OS and OS/390, VSE, and VM -- Business Intelligence Starts Here

Announcement:
IBM ShopzSeries
ShopzSeries allows you to view license reports for all zSeries and S/390 operating platforms (z/OS, OS/390, z/VM, VM/ESA and VSE/ESA). It also allows you to order software for the z/OS and OS/390 platforms. Ordering software for the VM and VSE platforms will be supported in a future release of ShopzSeries.

February 2002

February 18, 2002:
IBM introduces new entry class mainframe
z800 redefines economics of mainframe computing
- See the IBM eServer zSeries announcements

February 26, 2002:
IBM announces the IBM 2074 Model 2 Console Support Controller -- Consolidating and Streamlining Console Support Function (19.3KB)
US Letter 102-054

Refreshed program directories for SDO (System Delivery Offering)
- z/VM V4R2 SDO (5739-A04) Program Directory, GI10-4736-02
- z/VM V3R1 SDO (5654-A20) Program Directory, GI10-4717-06

New Redbook
Technical Introduction: IBM e(logo)server zSeries 800 , SG24-6515-00

Check the VM worldwide Events Calendar for upcoming user group meeting, conferences, and classes to enhance your VM and Linux on zSeries experience.
- for example, the next offering of the Linux Implementation for S/390 (Course ZL100) will be held February 20-23 in Dallas.
SHARE in Nashville, March 3-8. SHARE User Group provides Introductory and Advanced VM System Programming Certificates and tracks, and also Linux for zSeries Tracks and more.
Hear the latest from the IBM VM Developers and try the "Linux on S/390 Installation" hand-on-lab by IBM WSC's Chuck Morse and Richard Lewis.

January 2002

VM support is available for IBM TotalStorage^TM Enterprise Storage Server new configuration options.

Annnouncing: IBM eServer zSeries Offering for Linux
- Learn more about this offering
- Press release: IBM Introduces New Dedicated Linux Servers.

User Group Meetings where new attendees are welcome:
CAVMEN, January 17 in Lincolnshire IL:
--Damian Osisek (IBM VM Development) will provide a z/VM V4 Update, and discuss internals and externals of z/VM 64 bit support.
MVMRUG, January 25 in Columbus OH:
-- Will Roden will present some Pipelines topics and may throw in a few puns if you ask him.
MVMUA January 29 in New York, NY:
-- Reed Mullen will provide a z/VM V4 Update and Susan Baloga will discuss z/VM V4R2 enhancements to installation and service.

Redbook available:
Linux on IBM eServer zSeries and S/390: ISP/ASP Solutions

Historical information

Link to the news/changes made during:
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996.