Container Hosting Foundation for z/OS
The recommended enablement solution for zCX is to purchase and install IBM
Container Hosting Foundation for z/OS, which delivers Monthly License Charge (MLC) pricing.
If
you have an IBM z14® or IBM z15™ processor, as an alternative to IBM Container Hosting Foundation
for z/OS, you can purchase and install feature code 0104 through the eConfig Fulfillment Center.
Both options include service and support for the underlying Linux kernel and zCX appliance, as well
as unlimited zCX usage in the central processor complex (CPC) across all LPARs.
Note: As of IBM z16, feature code 0104 is no longer available on new processors.
To enable the Container Hosting Foundation for z/OS product, add the following entry to the
IFAPRDxx parmlib member:
PRODUCT OWNER('IBM CORP')
NAME('z/OS CHF')
ID(5655-HZ1)
VERSION(*) RELEASE(*) MOD(*)
FEATURENAME('ContainerHostFnd')
STATE(ENABLED)Note: You can try z/OS Container Extensions using the 90-day zCX trial. An IBM z14 or
later processor is required to enable the trial. You have 90 days from the day that the trial begins
to use and evaluate the function. The trial extends to all zCX instances running on the sysplex. For
information about getting started, see z/OS Container Extensions (zCX) content solution.
You can try z/OS Container Extensions using the 90-day zCX trial. An IBM z14 or
later processor is required to enable the trial. You have 90 days from the day that the trial begins
to use and evaluate the function. The trial extends to all zCX instances running on the sysplex. For
information about getting started, see z/OS Container Extensions (zCX) content solution.