VM Workshop 2026

Several years ago, I presented a session on setting up Openshift Container Platform (RHOCP) on z. In new RHOCP releases, you have the option of multi-node or single node virtual machine to do all the work. I'll be reviewing the differences in installation process getting this working.

An introductory class that covers some of the key reasons for virtualization technology, its fundamental concepts, and how z/VM fits into the 'big picture'; later relating these fundamental virtualization concepts to how they are actually implemented within z/VM itself.

The XEDIT editor is a sophisticated editor with a large subcommand set. It can be quite easy to use and yet extremely powerful and nearly infinitely tailorable. In this session, the speaker will cover a tiny bit of history, the anatomy of an XEDIT session, how to use the basic edit functions and navigation and even some intermediate topics to show how powerful the XEDIT environment is.

DASD storage on zLinux has seen improvement over the years. HyperPAV, EAV, ESE - these technologies can make life much easier for administering a large number of guests. I will go over the project we undertook to modernize our zLinux disk implementation - from setting up new disks on the DS8K to the IOCDS and user directory changes and finally the steps to migrate zLinux systems to HyperPAV.

This presentation provides a closer look at several upcoming z/VM updates for I/O, including new 1-END HYPERPAV HYPERSWAP enablement, FICON RAS support, SCSI recovery improvements, PCIe device pooling, and more IO-related z/VM upgrades.

You’ve installed the tools—now it’s time to make them deliver value. This “beyond the basics” session focuses on practical configuration and real-world usage of IBM Operations Manager, Tape Manager, and Backup & Restore Manager for z/VM. Learn how to: - Configure console monitoring and establish automated operations schedules with Operations Manager - Provision and manage tape resources to support reliable, scheduled backups with Tape Manager - Integrate these capabilities to implement fully automated backup procedures with Backup & Restore Manager Walk away with a clear, actionable approach to turning installed components into an operational, resilient system.