z/VM V6.3 Resources
z/VM 6.3 - Virtualization with Efficiency at Scale
IBM z/VM V6.3 extends the mainframe virtualization platform to help you reshape and derive more value from your experiences. z/VM V6.3 is designed to offer:
- More efficient use of CPU resources for improved price performance with support for multi-threading technology (IBM z13)
- Multisystem virtualization to improve z/VM systems management and provide high levels of virtualization, I/O bandwidth, and system availability
- Leading the industry with increased availability and reduced cost of ownership in network environments with Multi-VSwitch Link Aggregation Support (IBM z13)
- Virtual server mobility to help clients avoid planned outages for virtual servers when performing maintenance
- High server consolidation ratio with support for more Linux virtual servers than any other platform in a single footprint
- Improved economies of scale with z/VM Support for 1 TB of real memory
- Improved performance with z/VM HiperDispatch for more efficient utilization of CPU hardware resources for dispatched work
- Support for open cloud architecture-based interfaces with support of OpenStack
- Simplified migration to z/VM V6.3 with upgrade in place reduces the effect of an upgrade on active workloads
- Highly secure industry-standard support that is required for banking and financial-industry applications
- Support for the new IBM z13
Announcements and News
- February, 2016 - Availability of additional z/VM 6.3 Enhancements - Enhancements have been made available for z/VM 6.3.
- September 11, 2015 - Availability of z/VM 6.3 Enhancements - Enhancements have been made available for z/VM 6.3 in the area of security and prorated core time.
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March 30, 2015
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z/VM 6.3 completes Common Criteria evaluation
- more information about this announcement is available on the
z/VM Security and Integrity Resources
webpage.
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January 14, 2015
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IBM z13 Announcement
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Redefining Digital Business
US - 115-001 Europe - ZG15-0001 AP - AG15-0001 Canada - A15-0001 LA - LG15-0001 JPN - JG15-0001
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April 30, 2014
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System SSL Cryptographic Module Receives FIPS 140-2 Certification
- more
information about this announcement is available on the
z/VM Security and Integrity Resources
webpage.
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February 24, 2014
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z/VM 6.3 Enhancements Announcement
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Extending exploitation of zEnterprise System capabilities
US - 114-009 Europe - ZG14-0009 AP - AG14-0009 Canada - A14-0010 LA - LG14-0009 JPN - JG14-0009
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July 23, 2013
- z/VM 6.3 Announcement -
IBM z/VM V6.3 Virtualization with Efficiency at Scale
US - 213-297 Europe - ZP13-0376 AP - AP13-0295 Canada - A13-0573 LA - LP13-0374 JPN - JP13-0365
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February 5, 2013 - z/VM 6.3 Preview Announcement -
IBM z/VM V6.3 Smarter Computing with Efficiency at Scale
US - 213-024 Europe - ZP13-0027 AP - AP13-0019 Canada - A13-0059 LA - LP13-0029 JPN - JP13-0025
Ordering and Availablility
- z/VM V6.3 ordering begins: July 23, 2013
- z/VM V6.3 general availability: July 26, 2013
- SDO (System Delivery Offering) is the only method that can be used to order z/VM V6.3
- Internet delivery for z/VM Orders via Shopz
- Tips for ordering z/VM on DVD via Shopz
- Upgrading to z/VM 6.3
Service and Support
- Required Service for z/VM 6.3 and z/VM 6.2 to run on IBM z13. (January 14, 2015)
- z/VM V6.3 planned End of Service: December 31, 2017
- RSU (Recommended Service Upgrade) content
Reference information
- z/VM V6.3 Statements of Direction
- z/VM V6.3 Data Sheet (Updated January 14, 2015 for IBM z13)
- z/VM V6.3 Architecture Level Set
- z/VM 6.3 Performance Report
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Customer references and stories