Obtaining IBM Z Distribution for Zowe

Learn how to obtain the installable parts of IBM Z Distribution for Zowe.

Installable part Available in Download link Download instructions
Zowe z/OS server-side component IBM Shopz Download See the Obtaining Zowe z/OS server-side component and optional support section below in this topic. The package you download will also include IBM SDK for Node.js - z/OS in SMP/E format.
Zowe CLI client-side component IBM Mainframe Downloads Download Navigate to the Zowe Integration section > IBM Z Distribution for Zowe V1 row. Click the CLI link in the Download column.
Zowe Explorer (VSCode extension) client-side component IBM Mainframe Downloads Download Navigate to the Zowe Integration section > IBM Z Distribution for Zowe V1 row. Click the Explorer link in the Download column.
IBM SDK for Node.js - z/OS / / Node.js and the Zowe z/OS server-side component are delivered in SMP/E format in the same IBM Z for Zowe Distribution package that you download from Shopz. You do not need to obtain it separately. However, if you want a PAX edition of Node.js, you can obtain it separately from the IBM SDK for Node.js - z/OS website.

After you receive the installation file, you can follow the instructions in Installing and configuring to start the installation.

Obtaining Zowe z/OS server-side component and optional support

  1. Log in to Shopz.

  2. Click My Orders -> Create new order.

  3. Enter or select the following parameters where appropriate to search for IBM Z Distribution for Zowe and submit the order.

    • Package type: z/OS-ServerPac (systems, subsystem, or products)

    • Group: All groups

    • Language: All languages

    • Search field: Product ID

    • Search for: 5698-ZWE

You can optionally add paid IBM Subscription & Support (S&S) that enables you to get support from IBM. You can add paid S&S to an already-obtained version of IBM Z Distribution for Zowe by contacting your IBM representative, or you can get it when you order IBM Z Distribution for Zowe initially.