To build a strong foundation in z/VM performance, begin by reviewing the resources provided below. These materials offer essential guidance, authoritative explanations, and practical insights
that will help you understand key performance concepts, recognize common issues, and apply proven techniques to optimize your z/VM environment.
z/VM Performance Reports
Features the z/VM Performance Report, which covers performance characteristics of z/VM.
z/VM Performance Tips
Practical tips, techniques, and concise articles on performance topics designed to help you get the most from your z/VM system.
z/VM LPAR Entitlement Calculator
A tool to help calculate the weight and entitlement of an LPAR to size your z/VM system appropriately.
z/VM Performance Documents
A curated collection of formal IBM resources on z/VM performance, including manuals from the z/VM library, IBM Redbooks, and other valuable reference materials.
VM Release-to-Release Performance Changes
Short articles describing performance changes in each release.
z/VM Performance Products
Descriptions of products used for analyzing the performance of VM systems. Includes descriptions of Performance Toolkit for VM, VM Performance Reporting Facility (VM PRF), and other tools.