Last Updated: 7 July 2026

Introducing z/VM 7.4

Available September 20, 2024: z/VM is delivering capabilities that will help customers improve their service experience with the introduction of Linear Service, component change logs, and incrementing service levels. z/VM 7.4 includes all new function APARs and service provided in previous versions, and will receive new features delivered as part of the Continuous Delivery service stream over the next two years.


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Linear Service

Service fix packs and feature packs will be released on a predictable cadence and the latest pack will contain all service, fixes, and features up to that point.

Change Logs

z/VM change logs list out all service fix packs and continuous delivery feature packs for individual components.

Upcoming Function for z/VM 7.4

New function for z/VM 7.4 will be released throughout the product lifecycle. Find out what is coming and when.

New z/VM 7.4 Architecture Level Set
requires one of the following:

IBM z17 Models ME1, ME2, MER
IBM z16 Models A01, A02, and AGZ
IBM z15 Models T01 and T02
IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 Model LA1
IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper 4 Models LA2 and AGL
IBM LinuxONE Emperor 5 Model ML1
IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper 5 Models ML2 and MLR
IBM LinuxONE Emperor III Model LT1
IBM LinuxONE Rockhopper III Model LT2