z/VM built on IBM Virtualization Technology General Information Ve r s i o n 5 Release 1.0 GC24-6095-00 z/VM built on IBM Virtualization Technology General Information Ve r s i o n 5 Release 1.0 GC24-6095-00 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices” on page 101. First Edition (April 2004) This edition applies to version 5, release 1, modification 0 of IBM z/VM (product number 5741-A05) and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. This edition replaces GC24-5991-05. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1990, 2004. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Contents Preface . vii Who Should Read This Book . vii What This Book Contains . vii Where to Find More Information. vii How to Send Your Comments to IBM . vii Chapter 1. Introducing z/VM . .1 z/VM Supports Open Environments . .1 Network Computing . .1 POSIX and XPG Support . .2 Heterogeneous Connectivity . .2 Enterprise Computing . .3 z/VM Virtualization Technology Provides Guest Support . .3 z/VM Provides Host-Based Services for the Workstation Environment . .4 z/VM Supports Application Development and Deployment . .4 z/VM Provides a Rich Set of User Services . .6 z/VM Provides Proven System Integrity, Security, and Reliability . .6 Accessibility by People with Disabilities . .7 Chapter 2. What is New or Changed in z/VM 5.1.0 . .9 Virtualization Technology and Linux Enablement . .9 Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) Disk Support . .9 Installation of z/VM from DVD . .10 Coordinated Continuous Availability and Disaster Recovery for Linux Guests 10 PCIX Cryptographic Coprocessor (PCIXCC) Support . .10 Systems Management APIs . .11 Dynamic Virtual Machine Timeout . .11 New Publication for Deploying Linux on zSeries with z/VM . .12 Network Virtualization and Security . .12 Enhanced Virtual Switch Support . .12 Authorization Enhanced for Guest LANs and Virtual Switches. .12 Technology Exploitation. .13 IBM Eserver zSeries 990 (z990) and 890 (z890) . .13 Up to 24 Processor Engines in a Single z/VM Image . .14 ESS Model 750. .14 Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Support . .15 ESS PPRC over FCP Connections . .15 Systems Management Improvements . .15 Performance Toolkit for VM . .15 Installation and Service Enhancements . .16 Withdrawal of Functions or Support from z/VM 5.1.0 . .16 Removal of CP Functions . .16 Removal of the SPTAPE Command . .16 Product Packaging Modifications for z/VM 5.1.0 . .16 I/O Devices Not Supported . .17 Statement of Direction . .18 Chapter 3. z/VM Requirements and Other Technical Information . .21 Hardware Requirements . .21 Server Requirements . .21 Installation Requirements . .21 Minimum Storage Requirements . .22 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1990, 2004 iii CSE Hardware Requirements . .22 OSA/SF Hardware Requirements . .22 TCP/IP Hardware Requirements . .23 VM Guest RSA-Assist Support for Linux Hardware Requirements . .23 Device Support . .24 Supported Devices . .24 Unsupported Devices . .24 Program Requirements . .24 Prerequisite Licensed Programs . .25 Tasks that Require the High Level Assembler. .25 Required Levels of z/VM Facilities and Features . .26 Shared-DASD Complex and CSE Cluster Program Requirements . .26 DFSMS/VM Program Requirements . .26 Language Environment Program Requirements . .27 OpenExtensions Program Requirements . .27 OSA/SF Program Requirements . .27 RACF Program Requirements . .28 TCP/IP Program Requirements . .28 Online Books Program Requirements . .29 Linux Program Requirements . .29 Program Requirements for Other IBM Products . .29 Limitations and Restrictions . .29 General Restrictions for z/VM Virtual Machines . .30 DirMaint Restrictions . .30 Operating Systems Supported as Guests . .31 Other Programs Supported on z/VM . .31 National Language Support . .31 Packaging and Ordering Information . .32 Object Code Only and Limited Source Availability . .33 Integrity and Security . .33 Data Integrity for Guests . .33 System Integrity Statement for z/VM . .33 Security, Auditability, and Control . .35 Chapter 4. z/VM Base Product . .39 Control Program . .39 Virtual Machines . .39 Architecture Compatibility . .40 z/Architecture Support . .40 ESA/XC Support . .40 Cross System Extensions . .40 Guest LAN . .41 Inter-System Facility for Communications . .41 VM Dump Tool . .41 Support for Hardware Architectures and Facilities . .41 Conversational Monitor System . .45 Shared File System . .45 CMS Application Programming . .46 CMS Pipelines . .46 CMS Application Multitasking. .46 OpenExtensions . .47 Program Management Binder for CMS . .47 Systems Management APIs . .48 Reusable Server Kernel . .48 Virtual Machine Resource Manager . .48 XEDIT . .49 iv z/VM: General Information HELP Facility . .49 TCP/IP for z/VM . .49 Link Protocols . .50 Network Protocols. .50 Transport Protocols . .51 Applications and Protocols . .51 APPC/VM VTAM Support . .52 Dump Viewing Facility . .52 Group Control System . .53 Hardware Configuration Definition and Hardware Configuration Manager for z/VM . .53 Language Environment . .53 Open Systems Adapter Support Facility . .54 REXX/VM . .54 Transparent Services Access Facility . .54 Virtual Machine Serviceability Enhancements Staged/Extended . .55 Chapter 5. z/VM Optional Features . .57 Data Facility Storage Management Subsystem for VM . .57 Directory Maintenance Facility . .57 Performance Toolkit for VM . .58 Resource Access Control Facility for z/VM . .59 Chapter 6. z/VM Library Guide . .61 Where to Get z/VM Books. .61 IBM Publications Center . .61 z/VM Internet Library. .61 z/VM Publications CD-ROM . .61 Basic (Automatically Shipped) z/VM Documentation . .62 Books in the z/VM Base Library. .62 System Overview . .62 Installation and Service . .63 Planning and Administration . .64 Customization . .66 Operation . .66 Application Programming . .67 End Use . .71 Diagnosis . .73 Books for z/VM Optional Features . .74 DFSMS/VM . .74 DirMaint . .75 Performance Toolkit for VM . .75 RACF for z/VM . .75 Book Editions and Media . .77 z/VM Base Library . .77 z/VM Optional Features. .80 Appendix A. IBM Servers Supported by z/VM. .81 Appendix B. IBM Operating Systems Supported as Guests of z/VM . .85 Appendix C. IBM Devices Supported by z/VM . .89 Direct Access Storage Devices (DASD) . .90 DASD Control Units and Storage Controls . .94 Tape Units and Tape Libraries . .95 Tape Control Units . .96 Contents v Printers. .96 Card Readers and Card Punches . .97 Terminals/Displays/Consoles . .97 Display Printers. ..