Flexible mainframe development and test on x86 hardware
IBM® z Systems® Development and Test Environment (previously named Rational® Development & Test Environment for System z) is a platform for mainframe application demonstration, development, testing and education. It enables IBM z/OS® middleware and other z/OS software to run on Intel-compatible platforms without z Systems mainframe hardware. It is based on the IBM System z Personal Development Tool (zPDT), which provides an emulated z Systems architecture with virtual I/O and devices. Coming in V11: Role-based tools to create z/OS application images and deploy them for development and test activities.
Gain agility
Virtualize and reset z/OS on x86 hardware for prototyping and z/OS software version to version migration.
Optimize
Gain the cost advantages of a distributed development and test system while freeing up mainframe capacity for more valuable production workloads.
Test early and often
Achieve higher quality and quicker delivery with a high fidelity z/OS development and test environment (no software simulation).
Access latest z/OS runtimes
Use a preconfigured package of IBM z Systems software that includes z/OS and middleware, such as CICS®, IMS™ and DB2®, including z/OS components of multiple DevOps for Enterprise Systems tools.
Build your team’s mainframes skills
Conduct z Systems education virtually any time and anywhere by using Intel and Intel-compatible platforms—and experiment without fear of harming mainframe production environments.
IBM z Systems Development and Test Environment features
- z/OS development and test on x86 hardware
- Self-service build and deployment tools (coming in V11)
- Current levels of the IBM z/OS middleware
- z Systems education environment
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