Changed base elements: The following base elements were
changed in z/OS® V1R12:
- BCP
- CIM
- Communications Server
- Cryptographic Services
- DFSMSdfp
- Distributed File Service
- HCD
- IBM® TDS
- Integrated Security Services
- JES2
- Language Environment®
- Library Server
- NFS
- Runtime Library Extensions
- TSO/E
- z/OS UNIX
Changed optional features: The following optional features
were changed in z/OS V1R12:
- C/C++ without Debug Tool
- Communications Server Security Level 3
- DFSMSdss
- DFSMShsm
- DFSMSrmm
- DFSMStvs
- DFSORT
- HCM
- Infoprint Server
- JES3
- RMF™
- SDSF
- Security Server
- z/OS Security Level 3
Deleted base element: The following base element was deleted
in z/OS V1R12:
Deleted FMIDs: The following FMIDs were deleted in z/OS V1R12:
- msys for Setup: HMSI707 (Framework)
- msys for Setup: HMSI737 (DFSMS Support)
Product distribution media changes:
- z/OS is no longer delivered
on 3480, 3480C, and 3490E tapes. DVD is a new delivery medium available
with zOS V1R12. Like tape and the Internet, this method can be used
to order z/OS and products
that run on z/OS. Your order
is placed and processed through Shopz as a DVD (4.7 GB single-sided,
single-layered) media order. To upload your DVD order, you will need
a DVD reader and a workstation that is network-attached to your z/OS host system.
- As of February 22, 2011, the Customized Offerings Driver V3(5751-COD)
and PTF maintenance are no longer delivered on 3480, 3480C, and 3490E
tapes. DVD is a new delivery medium available for this information.
Changes to driving system requirements:
- The minimum driving system level for installing z/OS V1R12 is z/OS V1R10.
(For installing z/OS V1R11,
it was z/OS V1R9.)
New server: z/OS V1R12
runs on the IBM zEnterprise® 196 (z196) server.