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z/VSE is designed to help provide robust, cost-effective solutions for customers with a wide range of capacity needs, in most industries, worldwide. z/VSE is built on a heritage of ongoing refinement and innovation that spans four decades. It brings the value of innovative IBM System z and IBM System Storage technology to z/VSE clients.

z/VSE V5.1

  IBM z/VSE V5.1 - Additional enhancements

Additional enhancements announced on April 2nd, 2013. In addition to function already available with z/VSE V5.1, you get supplemental enhancements that are designed to:

  • Support innovative IBM zEnterprise EC12 technology
    • Configurable Crypto Express4S
    • OSA-Express4S 1000BASE-T
  • Support enhanced IBM System Storage options
    • IBM System Storage TS1140
    • IBM System Storage TS7700 Virtualization Engine Release 3.0
    • IBM System Storage DS8870
    • IBM Storwize V7000 Release 6.4
  • Allow 64-bit Input/Output (I/O) processing for applications
  • Extend the z/VSE connectivity and networking options in heterogeneous environments
  • Provide IPv6/VSE V1.1 security enhancements

For more information, please see the announcement letter.

Statements of Direction included in this announcement:
IBM intends to add functionality that allows initial installation of z/VSE without requiring a physical tape.
IBM intends in the future to enhance IBM CICS Explorer for IBM CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA to provide updates to CICS resources.
It is planned to reduce the AEWLC and MWLC list price of IPv6/VSE V1.1.

IBM's statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM's sole discretion. Information regarding potential future products is intended to outline our general product direction and it should not be relied on in making a purchasing decision. The information mentioned regarding potential future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code, or functionality. Information about potential future products may not be incorporated into any contract. The development, release, and timing of any future features or functionality described for our products remains at our sole discretion.

 

  Live Virtual Classes

z/VSE Security Overview and Update

This session provides an introduction and best practices to the basic security concepts of z/VSE. It includes CICS and batch security, plus connector and network security. It will also cover z/VSE security concepts in an open and heterogeneous world where z/VSE may connect to anyone and everyone. This session will also show you how to exploit z/VSE security features like Encryption Facility for z/VSE and SSL (Secure Socket Layer). In addition, it will describe IBM mainframe cryptographic technology, including Crypto Express and CP Assist for Cryptographic Function (CPACF).

Speaker: Ingo Franzki, IBM
Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Time: US & Europe: 11:00 AM New York, 04:00 PM London, 05:00 PM Boeblingen, 15:00 UTC
Or: Europe & AP: 04:00 PM Japan, 07:00 UTC, 03:00 AM New York, 08:00 AM London, 09:00 AM Boeblingen
Duration: 60 Minutes

Note: For most US & European locations Daylight Saving Time (DST) is in effect. Please select your time zone on the top right corner on the registration web page.

Register for the US & Europe event (11:00 AM New York, 04:00 PM London, 05:00 PM Boeblingen, 15:00 UTC)
Register for the Europe & AP event (04:00 PM Japan, 07:00 UTC, 03:00 AM New York, 08:00 AM London, 09:00 AM Boeblingen)

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Test Adobe Connection: Please test your connection to ensure you are ready to attend this event.

Adobe Connect Pro requires a web browser and the Adobe Flash Player runtime software. As a participant, you can run on Windows, Linux, or Mac. The test URL above includes the download of an "Adobe Client Add-in" because it makes the participant experience better; however it is only actually required if you are a Speaker/Presenter.

Replay: This session will be recorded and a replay will be available shortly after the session.

If you've never used Connect Pro, get a quick overview.

Future Live Virtual Classes:

We are currently planning for the following future z/VSE Live Virtual Classes:

  • z/VSE SCRT Update
  • Cloud computing with z/VSE
  • CICS Transaction Server
  • Hardware Update

Note: All topics are subject to change.

Schedule dates and registration links will be made available about 2 weeks before the individual event.

Additional future topics will be added over time and can also by suggested via Contact z/VSE.

For replays of completed Live Virtual Classes, please see the Education web page.

 

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z/VSE in action

Updated Redbook: Security on IBM z/VSE
Updated: IBM Continues Extension of z/VSE - More Function for Midrange Mainframe Users 
by The Clipper Group, Inc (PDF, 620KB)
Evolving IBM z/VSE systems in a web-oriented world (PDF, 1.4MB)
New Redbook: z/VSE using DB2 on Linux for System z, SG24-7690
IBM WebSphere MQ for z/VSE V3.0 Announcement letter
Encryption Facility for z/VSE V1.2 Announcement letter
Learn about IBM's Project Big Green
z/VSE: A Roadmap For Cost savings and Exploiting Technology 
by Sine Nomine Associates (PDF, 120KB)
z/VSE Basics, SG24-7436

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