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IBM z/VM

Security-rich and scalable hypervisor and virtualization technology

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IBM z/VM® is an operating system with security-rich and scalable hypervisor and virtualization technology. It is designed to run guest servers such as Linux®, z/OS® and z/TPF virtual machines as well as Red Hat® OpenShift® on IBM Z® and LinuxONE servers.

IBM z/VM runs hundreds to thousands of guest servers on a single IBM Z or IBM LinuxONE server with high efficiency and elasticity. It supports multiple machine images and architectures, simplifying migrations, facilitating application transitions and consolidating systems onto one server. IBM z/VM excels in sharing system resources among virtual machines, offering extreme scalability, security and efficiency, leading to cost savings and a robust foundation for cognitive computing.

IBM z/VM provides:

  • Cloud foundation: Use on-premises cloud computing in a hybrid cloud strategy.
  • IT efficiency: Scale and run thousands of Linux and container workloads efficiently.
  • Continuous operation: Maintain continuous availability with IBM's resiliency offerings.
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Features
Single systems image

Share and coordinate resources within a single systems image to reduce planned outages and balance workloads across z/VM systems.

 z/VM Single System Image overview
Performance toolkit

Take advantage of enhanced capabilities for monitoring, managing and viewing performance data of multiple z/VM systems. 

 z/VM Performance Toolkit
Directory maintenance

Add, delete or alter statements to your VM user directory with automated validation to reduce errors. 

 IBM Directory Maintenance for z/VM
Security resources

Know the latest service updates, news, resources and standards for protecting your z/VM and guest systems. 

 z/VM Security and Integrity Resources
Performance data pump

Extract real-time performance data and send it to enterprise observability products for visualization and analysis.

 IBM z/VM Performance Data Pump
Get started with Linux on IBM z/VM
How to deploy Linux servers on IBM z/VM Get expert guidance on how to configure and use z/VM functions and facilities for Linux on IBM Z. Read the guide Explore Linux on IBM Z
Technical details

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Hardware requirements

Explore the general hardware and storage requirements for installing and operating z/VM 7.4 and some z/VM facilities with other hardware requirements.

 Software requirements

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 z/VM services requirements

See the z/VM services requirements for the IBM Z family of servers.
Add-ons

Systems management add-ons

IBM Infrastructure Suite

Manage z/VM and Linux systems with a complete solution.

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IBM Cloud Infrastructure Center

Simplify infrastructure management of z/VM-based Linux virtual machines. 

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IBM Operations Manager

Automate and monitor your z/VM systems and its guests.

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IBM Tivoli® OMEGAMON® XE

View system performance data to manage complex environments more effectively.

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Backup and protection add-ons

IBM Tape Manager for z/VM

Manage, monitor and protect your tape devices, tape volumes and tape mount requests.

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IBM Backup and Restore Manager

Back up and restore files and data on z/VM systems and images of non-z/VM guest systems. 

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More add-ons

IBM z/VM and VM-related licensed products and features

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Resources

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Next steps

Explore why IBM z/VM is a security-rich and scalable hypervisor and virtualization technology. Schedule a no-cost 30-minute meeting with an IBM Z representative.

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