IBM Z Development and Test Environment
Learn, develop and test mainframe applications on x86 hardware
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Overview:
IBM Z® Development and Test Environment is a platform for mainframe application development, testing, demonstration and education. It enables any z/OS® software to run on a x86-compatible on-premises system or cloud instance by emulating the IBM Z instruction sets and by using virtual CPs, I/O and other devices.
Users can create, manage and deploy emulated environments for development and test activities with IBM Z Development and Test Environment Enterprise Edition—a role-based offering (providing both a web interface and RESTful APIs).
Highlights
- Allows mainframe operating systems, middleware, and other software to run on Intel-compatible on-premise systems or cloud instances
- Offers a set of RESTful APIs to automate provisioning in the DevOps pipeline
- Runs current, genuine z/OS software and middleware
- Provides the capability to provision the operating system and deploy an image to the OpenStack cloud
- Offers a flexible software-based license for an Authorized User Single Session
- Supports data set extraction and volume extraction functions
Features:
z/OS development and test on x86 hardware on-prem and cloud
IBM Z Development and Test Environment provides an isolated and controllable IBM Z environment running on a x86-compatible on-premises system or cloud. Build mainframe applications, implement and test code and environment changes like new transactions and resource definitions before implementing them on your IBM Z hardware.
Web-based interface for self-service build and deployment
A feature used to build and automate deployment of other z/OS development and test environments on x86 hardware on-prem and cloud. Empower systems programmers to create z/OS application images more quickly, with the security and control they demand.
Docker Provisioning (New in V13)
Added support for provisioning an emulated z/OS environment, running on ZD&T, in a Docker environment. Configure your Docker daemon to support HTTPS by using the TLS cryptographic protocol.
Improved User Interface (New in V13)
New UI aligned to Carbon 10 (IBM Design System) for improved user experience: ZD&T Enterprise Edition provides a redesigned web user interface that uses the latest Carbon release—IBM’s open source design system for digital products and experiences.
Current levels of the IBM z/OS middleware
This feature comes with as-is, unsupported z/OS software distribution that includes IBM z/OS, IBM CICS®, IBM IMS™, IBM Db2, IBM WebSphere®, IBM z/OS Connect, COBOL, PL/I, C++, Java® and high-level assembler.
IBM Z education environment
Eliminate the need for an IBM Z mainframe for employee education activities. Experiment without fear of destroying anything because the environment can be easily reset. Support multiple users with their own system for quicker, more flexible learning.
Cloud integration with OpenStack
Cloud integration is being used to drive down provision time and allow for a more dynamic environment. z/OS organizations can eliminate testing bottlenecks by provisioning a testing environment in under 30 minutes.
RESTful API for DevOps pipeline integration
Powered by RESTful APIs, automation can be enabled in the process of creation and deployment of z/OS environments. With RESTful APIs, you can integrate this function into your DevOps pipeline.
Benefits:
Gain agility
Virtualize and reset z/OS on x86 hardware for prototyping and z/OS software version-to-version migration.
Optimize
Gain the cost advantages of a distributed development and test system while freeing up mainframe capacity for more valuable production workloads.
Test early and often
Achieve higher quality and quicker delivery with a high-fidelity z/OS development and test environment (hardware emulation, not software emulation).
Access latest z/OS runtimes
Use a preconfigured package of IBM Z software that includes z/OS and middleware, such as CICS®, IMS™ and Db2®, including z/OS components of multiple DevOps for Enterprise Systems tools.
Build your team’s mainframes skills
Conduct IBM Z education virtually anytime and anywhere by using Intel and Intel-compatible platforms and experiment without fear of harming mainframe production environments.
Specifications:
Edition Comparison
| Features | Personal Edition | Enterprise Edition | Parallel Sysplex |
|---|---|---|---|
| License Type | USB | Software-based and more | Software-based and more |
| Single user | |||
| Multiple user | Scalable | ||
| Cloud/VM support | |||
| Web-based interface | |||
| Native Linux® interface | |||
| Dataset transfer support | |||
| Volume transfer support | |||
| Integration with IBM AD | |||
| OpenStack Cloud support |
Documentation:
Download the IBM Z Development and Test Environment (.PDF)
Pricing Notes:
- All Prices are Inclusive of GST
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
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