IBM zCX Foundation for Red Hat OpenShift

Extend your IBM z/OS ecosystem with containerized applications in a Red Hat OpenShift cluster on z/OS
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IBM z/OS with containerized apps in a Red Hat OpenShift cluster

Allows containerized Linux on IBM Z applications to run alongside native z/OS workloads by using the robust QoS of z/OS for improved performance, reliability and security.Enables containerized Linux on IBM Z to run with native z/OS workloads, leveraging z/OS's QoS for better performance, reliability, and security.

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Seamless integration with z/OS

Run Linux applications on IBM Z alongside native workloads, leveraging z/OS for improved performance, reliability, and security.
Enterprise-level container orchestration

With Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Z, you can accelerate your digital transformation and deliver innovative applications faster.
Agility and flexibility

Enables agile deployment of containerized Linux on IBM Z applications within a self-contained Red Hat OpenShift cluster.
Self-contained Red Hat OpenShift cluster

Deploys and manages containerized Linux apps on IBM Z with a fully integrated Red Hat OpenShift cluster.
Enterprise-ready Kubernetes

Uses Red Hat OpenShift to manage containerized applications across multiple cloud environments, enabling consistent and scalable deployment.
Operational management with z/OS

Seamlessly integrates into the existing z/OS environment, ensuring consistent operational management that aligns with established z/OS processes and standards.

 
Enterprise-grade container orchestration

Uses Red Hat OpenShift for automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerized apps on IBM Z.

 
Flexible application deployment

Deploys containerized applications and software, integrating modern apps with z/OS infrastructure and supporting DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.

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z/OS software ecosystem expansion
Provide an integrated z/OS operational model with z/OS QoS (such as performance and security), including colocated non-SQL databases, latest microservices and analytics framework.
Systems management
Decrease the demand of operations and dependency management. Examples include a centralized database and user interface (UI) portals for management products.
DevSecOps
Attract/use new talent, improve time to market and provide a cloud-native experience on z/OS. Examples include open-source applications and Linux-based development tools.
z/OS Software Exploitation
Provide integration with mission-critical workloads (including CICS, IMS, Db2, etc.). Examples include applications and workloads that benefit from accessibility and proximity to key resources.
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Technical details Hardware requirements

zCX for Red Hat OpenShift requires an IBM z14® or higher server.

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zCX for Red Hat OpenShift requires z/OS 2.4 or higher.

 Plan for zCX for OpenShift z/OSMF

 z/OSMF must be active on the sysplex.

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Footnotes

z/OS address spaces for zCX for Red Hat OpenShift are zIIP -eligible. Most zCX for Red Hat OpenShift processing can be dispatched on available zIIP processors.

This product, IBM zCX Foundation for Red Hat OpenShift, is an IBM product. Therefore, primary service and support are offered through IBM. Purchase of zCX for Red Hat OpenShift provides entitlement to Red Hat OpenShift. If you experience any issues with zCX for Red Hat OpenShift, open a case here: http://www.ibm.com/mysupport