Building a kernel with the z/VM *MONITOR record reader device driver

7.1 z/VM guest

You must select the kernel configuration option CONFIG_MONREADER to compile a kernel with the z/VM® *MONITOR record reader device driver.

Kernel builders: This information is intended for those who want to build their own kernel. Be aware that both compiling your own kernel or recompiling an existing distribution usually means that you have to maintain your kernel yourself.

Figure 1. z/VM *MONITOR record kernel configuration menu options

 Device Drivers --->
    ...
    Character devices --->
       ...
       --- S/390 character device drivers (depends on S390) ---
       ...
       API for reading z/VM monitor service records            (CONFIG_MONREADER)

The z/VM *MONITOR record reader device driver can be compiled into the kernel or as a separate module, monreader.

You also need IUCV support.