IBM z/OS Cloud Broker V1.1.0 delivers z/OS services and resources that run on IBM Z servers for cloud-native application development in a Red Hat OpenShift environment
IBM Asia Pacific Software Announcement AP19-0418October 22, 2019
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Overview
Organizations need container technology and associated orchestration and management platforms to build and then deploy modern cloud-native applications. To enable organizations to help protect and integrate their IT investments into their cloud-native development strategies, IBM® delivered z/OS® Cloud Broker V1.0 so they can access and deploy z/OS services onto a Kubernetes-based cloud platform.
In addition to a redesigned administration dashboard, the primary capability for z/OS Cloud Broker V1.1.0 delivers support and integration with the Red Hat OpenShift container platform. This satisfies the statement of direction as announced in Software Announcement AP19-0423, dated September 10, 2019.
Capabilities that were delivered with z/OS Cloud Broker V1.0 include:
- Direct, self-service access to z/OS computing resources by cloud developers which span the z/OS middleware portfolio for IBM Z® servers.
- Exploitation of the open-source, Kubernetes (K8) container management platform for managing containerized workloads and services which delivers easier to deployment, scaling, and management of cloud native applications.
- Maximum control over resources and z/OS software subsystem instances. The operations team has control over resources and z/OS software subsystem instances through both the operating system and the configurable cloud security of the cloud platform.
- Access to service catalogs with customized z/OS services that can exploit the multi-tenancy and rapid elasticity of z/OS
- Agility for z/OS to help businesses protect, integrate, and grow their IT investments into their cloud-native development environments.
For more detailed information about z/OS Cloud Broker V1.0, see IBM Marketplace and Software Announcement AP19-0035, dated May 14, 2019.
Key requirements
z/OS Cloud Broker requires:
- One of the following IBM servers:
- z15
- z14 (all models)
- z13® (all models)
- IBM Cloud Private base infrastructure or Red Hat OpenShift container platform
- z/OS V2.2, z/OS V2.3, or z/OS V2.4
- z/OS MF setup and configured with Cloud Provisioning and Management for z/OS
For additional details, see the Technical information section.
Planned availability date
December 13, 2019
Accessibility by people with disabilities
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Reference information
For additional information about z/OS Cloud Broker, see IBM Marketplace and Software Announcement AP19-0035, dated May 14, 2019.
For information about Red Hat OpenShift, see the Red Hat webpage.
For information about IBM Cloud Pak for Applications, see Software Announcement AP19-0375, dated August 6, 2019.
For information about IBM Cloud Private, see Software Announcements:
For information on the z15 server, see Hardware Announcement AG19-0032, dated September 12, 2019.
For information on the z14 servers, see Hardware Announcements:
For information on the z14 Model ZR1 server, see Hardware Announcements:
For information on the z13 servers, see Hardware Announcements:
For information on the z13s® servers, see Hardware Announcements:
Program number
Program number | VRM | Program name |
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5635-ZCB | 1.1.0 | IBM z/OS Cloud Broker |
5635-ZCS | 1.0.0 | IBM z/OS Cloud Broker S&S |
Program number | Subscription and support program number |
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5635-ZCB | 5635-ZCS |
Education support
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Contact your IBM representative for course information.
Specific product education on z/OS Cloud Broker is available on IBM Knowledge Center.
Offering Information
Product information is available on the IBM Offering Information website.
Publications
Technical documentation will be available on IBM Knowledge Center on December 13, 2019.
Technical information
Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
z/OS Cloud Broker is supported on the following hardware platforms:
- IBM z15
- IBM z14 (all models)
- IBM z13 (all models)
For any hardware requirements for IBM Cloud Private, see System requirements.
Software requirements
z/OS Cloud Broker requires:
- IBM Cloud Private or Red Hat OpenShift
- z/OS V2.2, z/OS V2.3, or z/OS V2.4
- z/OS MF setup and configured with Cloud Provisioning and Management for z/OS
- Recommended PTFs for Cloud Provisioning and Management for z/OS Plugin for z/OSMF:
- V2.2
- UI62931
- UI63122
- V2.3
- UI62926
- UI63275
- V2.4
- UI64445
- UI64622
- V2.2
Detailed software requirements for z/OS Cloud Broker will be available from IBM Knowledge Center on November 15, 2019.
For any software requirements for IBM Cloud Private, see System requirements.
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You can also access the Service requests and PMRs website for additional support options.
Planning information
Packaging
z/OS Cloud Broker (5635-ZCB) is packaged as follows:
Deliverable | Form number | Medium |
---|---|---|
z/OS Cloud Broker Licensed Code | None | Electronic |
z/OS Cloud Broker Licensed Code DVD | LCD7-7081 | Physical |
z/OS Cloud Broker License Information | GC27-9421 | Electronic |
z/OS Cloud Broker License Information CD | LC27-9430 | Electronic |
Physical | ||
z/OS Cloud Broker README | GI13-4389 | Electronic |
Physical |
IBM recommends internet delivery from Shopz. However, if you still require physical media, you can choose DVD. Contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.
This program, when downloaded from a website, contains the applicable IBM license agreement and License Information, if appropriate, which will be presented for acceptance at the time of installation of the program. For future reference, the license and License Information will be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT.
Security, auditability, and control
z/OS Cloud Broker uses the security and auditability features of the host operating system software.
The client is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
Ordering information
Consult your IBM representative.
The program in this announcement has Value Unit-based pricing.
Program number | Program name | Value Unit exhibit |
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5635-ZCB | IBM z/OS Cloud Broker | VUE039 |
For each IBM Z IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, the quantity of that program needed to satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is referred to as the required license capacity. Your required license capacity is based upon the following factors:
- The IBM Z IPLA program you select
- The applicable Value Unit Exhibit
- The applicable terms
- Whether your current mainframes are full-capacity or sub-capacity
Usage Level, Cumulative | Minimum | Maximum | Value Units/Broker Connection |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 4 | 1.00 |
2 | 5 | 10 | 0.65 |
3 | 11 | 15 | 0.50 |
4 | 16 | 25 | 0.40 |
5 | 26 | + | 0.20 |
Charge metric
For z/OS Cloud Broker charge metrics, see the following License Information document on the IBM Software License Agreement website.
Program name | Program number | License Information document number |
---|---|---|
IBM z/OS Cloud Broker | 5635-ZCB | L-NADN-BGDQPF |
Select your language of choice and scroll down to the Charge Metrics section.
Basic license
This offering uses Value Unit Exhibit VUE039.
Ordering information remains unchanged from Software Announcement AP19-0035, dated May 14, 2019.
Terms and conditions
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Licensing
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Software Maintenance
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License Information number
The following License Information document applies to the offering in this announcement:
Program identifier | License Information document title | License Information document number |
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5635-ZCB | IBM z/OS Cloud Broker | L-NADN-BGDQPF |
Select your language of choice. Follow-on releases, if any, may have updated terms. See the License Information documents website for more information.
Limited warranty applies
Yes
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Money-back guarantee
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for instructions on how to obtain the refund.
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Volume orders (IVO)
No
Passport Advantage applies
No
Usage restrictions
Yes
For any usage restrictions, see the License Information document listed in this Terms and conditions section.
Software Subscription and Support applies
Yes. During the Software Subscription and Support period, for the unmodified portion of a program, and to the extent problems can be recreated in the specified operating environment, IBM will provide the following:
- Defect correction information, a restriction, or a bypass.
- Program updates: Periodic releases of collections of code corrections, fixes, functional enhancements and new versions and releases to the program and documentation.
- Technical assistance: A reasonable amount of remote assistance by telephone or electronically to address suspected program defects. Technical assistance is available from the IBM support center in the organization's geography.
Additional details regarding Technical Assistance, which includes IBM contact information, are provided in the IBM Support Guide.
Software Subscription and Support does not include assistance for:
- The design and development of applications.
- Your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment.
- Failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
Software Subscription and Support is provided only if the program is within its support timeframe as specified in the Software Support Lifecycle policy for the program.
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
15%, to qualified educational institution clients.
Statement of good security practices
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Important: IBM does not warrant that any systems, products, or services are immune from, or will make your enterprise immune from, the malicious or illegal conduct of any party.
Prices
The prices are unchanged by this announcement.
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Financing from IBM Global Financing helps you preserve cash and credit lines, enables more technology acquisition within current budget limits, can help accelerate implementation of economically attractive new technologies, offers payment and term flexibility, and can help match project costs to projected benefits. Financing is available worldwide for credit-qualified clients.
AP distribution
Country/Region | Announced |
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AP | |
ASEAN * | Yes |
India/South Asia ** | Yes |
Australia | Yes |
Hong Kong | Yes |
Macao SAR of the PRC | Yes |
Mongolia | Yes |
New Zealand | Yes |
People's Republic of China | Yes |
South Korea | Yes |
Taiwan | Yes |
* Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam
** Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
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