Using the Hardware Management Console
A Hardware Management Console (HMC) communicates with each central processor complex (CPC). There can be one or more Hardware Management Consoles depending on your site's installation. This section describes only the specific tasks for the z/VM® operator. For additional information on using the Hardware Management Console, see the processor complex hardware publications.
From the Hardware Management Console, you can:
- IPL (load) z/VM
- Monitor messages and send commands to z/VM (Operating System Messages panel)
- Perform basic z/VM system management functions
- Install, service, and operate z/VM using the integrated 3270 console.