Virtualization has always been a strength of the mainframe platform. Today, users can choose between a variety of hypervisor options to run their workloads, including IBM's z/VM, Linux' KVM technology, and Red Hat's OpenShift Virtualization. We will explore the main characteristics and unique capabilities of those solutions, look at our strategy around future development and upcoming enhancements in the virtualization space, and discuss considerations for making an informed choice which hypervisor can best fit your needs.
The requirement of "code signing" and related cryptographically supported attestations is growing. Some organizations and environments will not run software which is not cryptographically signed. The ZTRUST project provides a trust anchor for the Z community (z/VM, z/Linux, z/VSE, even z/OS) facilitating code signing and related functions. This talk will introduce the need and illustrate the strong methods available to our community for addressing that need.
IBM Z provides cryptographic features to protect your data--and your client's data. Intrigued by the possibilities inherent in IBM Z cryptographic features? Uncertain as to what all these acronyms mean? Confused about which features operate when running under z/VM? Wondering about the basics of guest crypto configuration? Unsure of what to do with all those keys? Scared by the word 'cryptography'? This presentation aims to alleviate fear and uncertainty by explaining the IBM Z cryptographic 'stack': what the features do, how they help, how z/VM virtualizes them, and how a guest can capitalize upon them ... with as few security-related acronyms as possible. New features released in 1Q26 will also be introduced and discussed.
When IBM z17 made its debut last year, new chip hardware was been introduced to offload IO and enable faster CP processing. The transition from QDIO to EQDIO is taking place, and the NETH card introduced alongside z17 consolidates adapter hardware. What does all this even mean for YOU and z/VM?
Learn how to rapidly stand up a comprehensive z/VM performance monitoring environment using IBM tools. Beginning with core data collection and the Performance Toolkit, you’ll then enable OMEGAMON for deep system and Linux visibility, and finalize your solution with the z/VM Performance Data Pump for data integration and analytics. Walk away with a clear, repeatable blueprint for operational insight.
Jim Porell is a Rocket Software Director of Solutions Advisors, focusing on pre and post sales technical assistance for System, Storage and Security products from IBM. Prior to joining Rocket, he was an independent consultant and retired IBM Distinguished Engineer. He held various... Read More →
