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IBM System z™ mainframes are supported by a multitude of operating systems, such as z/OS, z/OS.e, z/VSE, z/VM, TPF and Linux on System z. Visit the links below to learn more about them.
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z/OS (US)
z/OS is a robust operating system based on the 64-bit z/Architecture. It delivers the highest qualities of service for enterprise transactions and data and extends these qualities to new applications using the latest software technologies. It provides a highly, secure, scalable, high-performance base on which to build and deploy Internet and Java enabled applications, providing a comprehensive and diverse application execution environment. |
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z/OS.e (US)
z/OS.e provides select z/OS function for the z890 and z800 at an exceptional price. This specially priced offering, derived from the same code base as z/OS V1R3, is intended to help customers exploit the fast growing world of next generation e-business. |
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Linux on System z (US)
Linux on System z combines the advantages of the IBM mainframes with the flexibility and open standards of the Linux operating systems. Linux can play a major role in the simplification of the IT infrastructure—not only because it helps simplify business integration through the use of open and industry standards, but also because it supports deployment of new solutions more quickly and accelerates time to market. |
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z/VM (US)
z/VM provides a highly flexible test and production environment for enterprises deploying the latest e-business solutions. Built upon the solid VM/ESA base, z/VM helps enterprises meet their growing demands for multi-system server solutions with a broad range of support for operating system environments such as z/OS, OS/390, TPF, z/VSE, CMS, Linux for S/390, or Linux for System z. |
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TPF (US)
TPF remains the "high volume transaction processing" (HVTP) platform of choice for many of IBM's largest customers for many years. These customers cover several industries, including airlines, lodging, finance, health, and travel. |
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z/VSE (US)
Customers are encouraged to upgrade their VSE systems to the most current version, z/VSE Version 3 Release 1. z/VSE, the follow-on product for customers with VSE/ESA installed, is expected to be the basis for future VSE development. z/VSE is designed to exploit selected IBM System z and IBM TotalStorage technology to help address the needs of VSE clients. z/VSE continues the focus on interoperability. Service for VSE/ESA V2.6 will be withdrawn effective 03/31/2006.
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