All Publications
Application Programming
The following publications provide information about creating application programs to perform specific functions on z/VM. These publications describe the primary application programming interfaces (APIs) provided by z/VM.
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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SC24-6256-02 | z/VM: CMS Application Development Guide | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC24-6257-02 | z/VM: CMS Application Development Guide for Assembler | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6258-02 | z/VM: CMS Application Multitasking | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC24-6259-01 | z/VM: CMS Callable Services Reference | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC24-6262-02 | z/VM: CMS Macros and Functions Reference | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6252-01 | z/VM: CMS Pipelines User's Guide and Reference | N/A | May 2020 | |
SC24-6272-06 | z/VM: CP Programming Services | Abstract | July 2024 | |
SC24-6273-01 | z/VM: CPI Communications User's Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6285-01 | z/VM: ESA/XC Principles of Operation | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SC24-6293-01 | z/VM: Language Environment User's Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6295-01 | z/VM: OpenExtensions Advanced Application Programming Tools | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SC24-6296-01 | z/VM: OpenExtensions Callable Services Reference | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC24-6297-01 | z/VM: OpenExtensions Commands Reference | Abstract | September 2023 | |
GC24-6298-01 | z/VM: OpenExtensions POSIX Conformance Document | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SC24-6299-01 | z/VM: OpenExtensions User's Guide | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC24-6304-01 | z/VM: Program Management Binder for CMS | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6313-01 | z/VM: Reusable Server Kernel Programmer's Guide and Reference | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC24-6314-01 | z/VM: REXX/VM Reference | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC24-6315-01 | z/VM: REXX/VM User's Guide | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC24-6327-03 | z/VM: Systems Management Application Programming | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC27-4940-00 | z/VM: z/XC Principles of Operation | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SC26-4399-09 | Common Programming Interface Communications Reference | N/A | July 1998 | |
SC23-0361-01 | VM/XA SP EXEC 2 Reference | N/A | March 1988 | |
SA23-1392-60 | z/OS: MVS Program Management: Advanced Facilities | Abstract | October 2023 | |
SA23-1393-60 | z/OS: MVS Program Management: User's Guide and Reference | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SA76-0169-60 | z/OS: IBM Tivoli Directory Server Plug-in Reference for z/OS | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SA38-0687-60 | z/OS: Language Environment Concepts Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
GA32-0908-60 | z/OS: Language Environment Debugging Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SA38-0682-60 | z/OS: Language Environment Programming Guide | Abstract | March 2024 | |
SA38-0683-60 | z/OS: Language Environment Programming Reference | Abstract | June 2024 | |
SA38-0686-60 | z/OS: Language Environment Runtime Messages | Abstract | March 2024 | |
SA38-0684-60 | z/OS: Language Environment Writing Interlanguage Communication Applications | Abstract | March 2024 |
Customization and Tuning
The following publications provide information about extending or enhancing a z/VM system.
New utility! - z/VM Performance Data Pump
Data Facility Storage Management System for z/VM
The following publications provide information about the DFSMS/VM optional feature of z/VM. DFSMS/VM controls data and storage resources.
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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SC24-6274-01 | z/VM: DFSMS/VM Customization | Abstract | December 2023 | |
GC24-6275-01 | z/VM: DFSMS/VM Diagnosis Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
GC24-6276-01 | z/VM: DFSMS/VM Messages and Codes | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6277-01 | z/VM: DFSMS/VM Planning Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6278-01 | z/VM: DFSMS/VM Removable Media Services | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6279-01 | z/VM: DFSMS/VM Storage Administration | Abstract | December 2023 |
Diagnosis
- How to estimate and monitor dump space (12:23)
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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GC24-6255-02 | z/VM: CMS and REXX/VM Messages and Codes | Abstract | May 2024 | |
GC24-6270-10 | z/VM: CP Messages and Codes | Abstract | July 2024 | |
GC24-6280-03 | z/VM: Diagnosis Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
GC24-6284-03 | z/VM: Dump Viewing Facility | Abstract | November 2023 | |
GC24-6300-01 | z/VM: Other Components Messages and Codes | Abstract | April 2024 | |
GC24-6335-03 | z/VM: VM Dump Tool | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SC34-2668-60 | z/OS: and z/VM HCD Messages | Abstract | September 2023 |
Directory Maintenance Facility for z/VM
The following publications provide information about the Directory Maintenance Facility (DirMaint) optional feature of z/VM. DirMaint provides interactive facilities for managing the z/VM user directory.
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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SC24-6281-04 | z/VM: Directory Maintenance Facility Commands Reference | Abstract | December 2023 | |
GC24-6282-02 | z/VM: Directory Maintenance Facility Messages | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC24-6283-04 | z/VM: Directory Maintenance Facility Tailoring and Administration Guide | Abstract | December 2023 |
Display Management System for CMS
The following publications provide information about Display Management System for CMS (DMS/CMS).
EREP
The following publications provide information about the Environmental Record Editing and Printing Program (EREP), a prerequisite licensed program for z/VM. EREP is a diagnostic application program that helps IBM service representatives maintain your data processing installation.
ICKDSF
The following publication provides information about Device Support Facilities (ICKDSF), a prerequisite licensed program for z/VM. ICKDSF provides functions needed for the installation, use, and maintenance of IBM direct-access storage devices (DASDs).
Installation, Migration, and Service
Always review the PSP Bucket before installing z/VM:
Upgrade ZVM720, Subset CP: Preventive Service Planning
The following videos are available on the z/VM How to videos web page:
- z/VM: How to use the basics of z/VM CSM (15:18)
- z/VM: How to remove service (5:45)
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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N/A | z/VM: 7.2 Program Directories | N/A | N/A | September 2020 |
GC24-6292-02 | z/VM: Installation Guide | Abstract | March 2024 | |
GC24-6294-11 | z/VM: Migration Guide | Abstract | July 2024 | |
GC24-6325-02 | z/VM: Service Guide | Abstract | April 2024 | |
GC24-6336-01 | z/VM: VMSES/E Introduction and Reference | Abstract | December 2023 |
Open Systems Adapter (OSA)
The following publications provide information about Open Systems Adapter-Express hardware features and the Open Systems Adapter/Support Facility (OSA/SF). OSA/SF provides an interface for monitoring and managing the installed OSA-Express features.
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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SC27-9003-02 | z/OS: Open Systems Adapter Integrated Console Controller User's Guide | Abstract | April 2020 | |
SA22-7935-19 | z/OS: Open Systems Adapter-Express Customer's Guide and Reference | Abstract | September 2019 | |
SC14-7580-02 | z/OS: Open Systems Adapter/Support Facility on the Hardware Management Console | Abstract | January 2016 |
Operation and Use
- z/VM: How to customize your logon screen (20:55)
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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SC24-6260-03 | z/VM: CMS Commands and Utilities Reference | Abstract | June 2024 | |
SC24-6265-01 | z/VM: CMS Primer | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6266-03 | z/VM: CMS User's Guide | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC24-6268-11 | z/VM: CP Commands and Utilities Reference | Abstract | July 2024 | |
SC24-6326-03 | z/VM: System Operation | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6334-03 | z/VM: Virtual Machine Operation | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6337-01 | z/VM: XEDIT Commands and Macros Reference | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SC24-6338-01 | z/VM: XEDIT User's Guide | Abstract | November 2023 |
Performance Toolkit for z/VM
The following publications provide information about the Performance Toolkit optional feature of z/VM. Performance Toolkit provides tools for analyzing z/VM and Linux performance data.
Planning and Administration
- z/VM: How to change your system name (10:17)
- z/VM: How to dynamically add a paging volume (8:04)
- z/VM: How to add SFS space (12:26)
- z/VM: How to rebuild segments (6:30)
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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SC24-6261-02 | z/VM: CMS File Pool Planning, Administration, and Operation | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6264-02 | z/VM: CMS Planning and Administration | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SC24-6267-04 | z/VM: Connectivity | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SC24-6271-10 | z/VM: CP Planning and Administration | Abstract | June 2024 | |
SC24-6287-04 | z/VM: Getting Started with Linux on IBM Z | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6289-01 | z/VM: Group Control System | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6291-01 | z/VM: I/O Configuration | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6321-04 | z/VM: Running Guest Operating Systems | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6322-01 | z/VM: Saved Segments Planning and Administration | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6323-03 | z/VM: Secure Configuration Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SB10-7162-01 | PR/SM Planning Guide (z13, z13s, Emperor, Rockhopper 2965) | N/A | July 2017 | |
SB10-7169-02 | PR/SM Planning Guide (z14, z14 ZR1, Emperor II, Rockhopper II) | N/A | March 2019 | |
SB10-7175-01 | PR/SM Planning Guide (z15 T01, z15 T02, LinuxONE III LT1/LT2) | N/A | April 2021 | |
SB10-7178-00 | PR/SM Planning Guide (z16 A01) | N/A | August 2022 | |
SC34-2670-60 | z/OS: and z/VM HCM User's Guide | Abstract | March 2024 |
RACF Security Server for z/VM
- z/VM: How to enable RACF (11:15)
- z/VM: How to customize RACF (27:40)
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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SC24-6305-01 | z/VM: RACF Security Server Auditor's Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6306-04 | z/VM: RACF Security Server Command Language Reference | Abstract | December 2023 | |
GC24-6307-01 | z/VM: RACF Security Server Diagnosis Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6308-02 | z/VM: RACF Security Server General User's Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6309-02 | z/VM: RACF Security Server Macros and Interfaces | Abstract | December 2023 | |
GC24-6310-03 | z/VM: RACF Security Server Messages and Codes | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6311-02 | z/VM: RACF Security Server Security Administrator's Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6312-04 | z/VM: RACF Security Server System Programmer's Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6324-02 | z/VM: Security Server RACROUTE Macro Reference | Abstract | December 2023 |
RSCS Networking for z/VM
The following publications provide information about the RSCS Networking optional feature of z/VM. RSCS enables users on a z/VM system to send messages, files, commands, and jobs to other users within a network.
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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GC24-6316-01 | z/VM: RSCS Networking Diagnosis | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SC24-6317-01 | z/VM: RSCS Networking Exit Customization | Abstract | November 2023 | |
GC24-6318-01 | z/VM: RSCS Networking Messages and Codes | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SC24-6319-02 | z/VM: RSCS Networking Operation and Use | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SC24-6320-01 | z/VM: RSCS Networking Planning and Configuration | Abstract | November 2023 | |
SA32-0988-60 | z/OS: Network Job Entry (NJE) Formats and Protocols | Abstract | September 2023 |
System Overview
The following publications provide an overview of the z/VM product.
TCP/IP for z/VM
The following publications provide information about TCP/IP for z/VM. With your IBM Z server, TCP/IP for z/VM can communicate and share data with multi-vendor systems via your intranet and the internet. Applications can be shared transparently across z/VM, z/OS, UNIX, and other environments.
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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GC24-6328-01 | z/VM: TCP/IP Diagnosis Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6329-01 | z/VM: TCP/IP LDAP Administration Guide | Abstract | December 2023 | |
GC24-6330-05 | z/VM: TCP/IP Messages and Codes | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC24-6331-07 | z/VM: TCP/IP Planning and Customization | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6332-03 | z/VM: TCP/IP Programmer's Reference | Abstract | December 2023 | |
SC24-6333-05 | z/VM: TCP/IP User's Guide | Abstract | December 2023 |
VM/Pass-Through Facility
The following publications provide information about VM/Pass-Through Facility.
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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SC24-5557-01 | VM/Pass-Through Facility: Administration and Operation | N/A | June 1993 | |
SC24-5656-00 | VM/Pass-Through Facility: Auto-Signon Reference | N/A | June 1993 | |
GC24-5591-01 | VM/Pass-Through Facility: Licensed Program Specifications | N/A | May 1993 | |
SC24-5648-01 | VM/Pass-Through Facility: Messages | N/A | June 1993 | |
SC24-5556-00 | VM/Pass-Through Facility: Programming Reference | N/A | September 1991 | |
SC24-5710-01 | VM/Pass-Through Facility: TCP/IP Line Driver Support | N/A | January 2020 | |
SC24-5555-00 | VM/Pass-Through Facility: User's Guide | N/A | September 1991 |
XL C/C++ for z/VM, 1.3
The following publications provide information about using the IBM XL C/C++ for z/VM licensed program to implement (compile, bind, and run) C and C++ programs with Language Environment on z/VM.
Order Number | Title | Abstract Link | PDF Link | Last Updated |
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SC09-7624-05 | XL C/C++ for z/VM: Runtime Library Reference | N/A | September 2011 | |
SC09-7625-02 | XL C/C++ for z/VM: User's Guide | N/A | September 2011 | |
SC14-7309-60 | z/OS: Standard C++ Library Reference | Abstract | September 2023 | |
GC14-7306-60 | z/OS: XL C/C++ Compiler and Runtime Migration Guide for the Application Programmer | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC14-7308-60 | z/OS: XL C/C++ Language Reference | Abstract | November 2023 | |
GC14-7305-60 | z/OS: XL C/C++ Messages | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC14-7315-60 | z/OS: XL C/C++ Programming Guide | Abstract | September 2023 | |
SC14-7307-60 | z/OS: XL C/C++ User's Guide | Abstract | December 2023 |