Data sheets Fact Sheet for IBM Operations Manager for z/VM V1.6 Provides a one-page overview of Operations Manager for z/VM V1.6. Read the data sheet (PDF, 357 KB) White papers Managing z/OS guests on z/VM with IBM Operations Manager for z/VM Learn how to configure z/OS such that the master console is viewable and usable by Operations Manager for z/VM®. Read the white paper (PDF, 3.3 MB) Putting Operations Manager Configuration Files and Automation EXECs in Shared File System Easily update and share Operations Manager configuration files across multiple z/VM systems. Download the white paper Automatically Log On a User at Linux System Boot Time Learn about mingetty, an autologon method that automatically logs on a user ID at Linux® boot time. Read the white paper Creating an Event Console with Automation for z/VM and Linux Perform event management and automation in a way that is familiar to most z/OS® system programmers. Read the white paper Integrate Operations Manager for z/VM and Netcool®/OMNIbus Send Event Integration Facility (EIF) events and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps. Read the white paper Routing Linux and UNIX SYSLOG data to Operations Manager Route local and remote syslog data to Operations Manager by configuring it to receive it. Read the white paper Other resources Installation Hints and Tips Prepare for your installation of Operations Manager for z/VM by reading this hints and tips. Read the hints and tips Operational Monitoring and Automation of z/VM and Linux on IBM Z Get tips and best practices on operational monitoring and automation of z/VM and Linux on IBM Z® systems. Read the documentation (PDF, 1.4 MB) Operations Manager for z/VM Program Directory V1.6 Learn user ID creation, product installation and PTF or service installation. Read the documentation (PDF, 158 KB) Operations Manager for z/VM Administration Guide V1.6 This installation and administration guide includes setup, configuration and command syntax. Read the documentation (PDF, 1.6 MB) IBM Infrastructure Suite for z/VM and Linux - Customer Experiences A compilation of real customer experience scenarios on managing z/VM and Linux on z Systems or LinuxONE environments. Read the documentation (PDF, 1.7 MB) Hardware and Software support for IBM Z, IBM Power and Storage Focus on keeping IBM Z infrastructure operational Proactive Support for IBM Z can help you get personalized support with priority response handling through a dedicated IBM Z Technical Account Manager (zTAM). Get Proactive Support for IBM Z (PDF, 724 KB) Upgrade warranty and maintenance for IBM Z Maintain the highest level of availability with best in-class IT support to keep your mission-critical systems running smoothly. Buy or upgrade now IDC MarketScape names IBM as a Leader in Support Services Based on the IDC study, 85% of enterprises mentioned support services as a key differentiator when choosing a vendor to purchase datacenter systems. Download the IDC report Expert resources to help you succeed Support Find solutions by using support search or open a support case. Documentation Get information about how to maintain and use the product. What’s new Find the latest product news and information.