For a full complement of IBM software for z/VSE, z/VM, Linux on System z, and z/OS operating system platforms, visit the IBM System z Software web site. Whether you run z/VSE, z/VM, Linux on System z, z/OS, or all the above you'll find IBM software that can turn your IBM System z into a robust, secure, scalable, and cost-effective powerhouse:
In addition to shipment on tape cardridges, VSE is available on CD-ROM and for download from the Internet through ShopzSeries. ShopzSeries is available for customers in certain countries. An overview of ShopzSeries can be found in this flyer (PDF, 15KB).
With ShopzSeries the following can be ordered:
VSE base tapes
VSE optional products
VSE preventive service (Hiper/PE)
VSE corrective service (PTFs, APARs)
Note: z/VSE V4.1 is now available on ShopzSeries.
When ordering the VSE base tapes or optional products, you get a CD-ROM or download a file containing a tape image in AWSTAPE format. The VSE operating system consists of 3 files (VSE base, VSE extended base, DB2 Help Texts), for the optional products you will have only one file available. In case of multiple optional products ordered you will find all these optional products in this one file in VSE stacked format. In addition, a ReadMe file is provided, which points to the sources of installation instructions as listed below.
Note: When ordering a VSE base tapes and/or VSE optional products, you will always get the latest refresh level.
When ordering VSE service (APARs, PTFs) you get a binary job stream that contains the PTFs. Please follow the PTF installation insructions in order to install the service. For ordering Hiper/PE service, you must first provide a 'Installed Software Report' that contains information about installed products and PTFs.
You are encouraged to use the new electronic delivery method.
