IBM z/OS Communications Server
High-performance connectivity for mainframe environments
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Overview:
A high-performance foundation for building and deploying networking applications on z/OS®
IBM® z/OS® Communications Server is a comprehensive networking solution that provides secure, scalable and high-performance connectivity for mainframe environments. It supports a wide range of communications protocols helping ensure reliable communication between applications, systems and networks.
IBM z/OS Communications Server, a high-availability enterprise transaction and data server, provides common applications, such as file transfer protocol (FTP), Telnet and the remote execution of applications. Built for optimum productivity, it provides a secure platform for developing and sharing mainframe workloads.
Enhanced network security
Provides robust security features, including support for secure protocols (TLS/SSL), IP filtering and intrusion detection, helping to protect data in transit and safeguard against unauthorized access.
High availability and reliability
Helps ensure continuous availability of network services with features like Sysplex support, automatic failover and balancing the load, making it ideal for mission-critical applications that require uninterrupted connectivity.
Simplification and usability
Makes it faster and easier to configure policy-based networking functions by using Configuration Assistant.
Features:
Integration with IBM z/OS Control Plane Appliances
As a key component in IBM z/OS Container Platform support for Kubernetes, the z/OS Communications Server provides the IBM z/OS Control Plane Appliance (zCPA), which functions as a control plane node within the Kubernetes cluster. Through its Kubernetes support, IBM z/OS Container Platform enables orchestration for deploying, scaling and managing applications running in containers on z/OS.
Sysplex Distributor support for IBM z/OS Control Plane Appliances
z/OS 2.5 and 3.1 Communications Server, with APAR PH49323, is enhanced to support z/OS Sysplex Distributor for non-z/OS targets that run colocated with a z/OS TCP/IP stack in a sysplex.
Integration with z/OS Container Platform
Provides a robust network support for IBM z/OS Container Platform by introducing and z/OS CNI plug-ins. ZCONTainer DVIPAs provide network access for containerized workloads, enabling seamless integration and coexistence with native z/OS applications. z/OS CNI plug-ins create a network fabric for container communication within the sysplex and with external systems, extending the server’s high performance and scalability to modern containerized environments.
zERT and enhanced Application Transparent-Transport Layer Security
Incorporates zERT and enhanced Application Transparent-Transport Layer Security (AT-TLS) to strengthen network security and encryption.
Enhanced network security and compliance
z/OS Communications Server strengthens data security and regulatory compliance through several key features. It includes secure logging over TCP with z/OS UNIX syslogd, access control for FTP Server JES and SMF 1154 records for compliance evidence. These enhancements improve data transfer security and support higher productivity while helping ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Modernization and simplification
z/OS Communications Server drives application modernization and simplifies system management by using the IBM Function Registry and supporting 64-bit Java. These advancements streamline application development and enhance operational efficiency, aligning with the server's advanced network management capabilities for optimized business operations.
Support for Shared Memory Communications
SMC-Dv2 and SMC-Rv2 enhance the performance and flexibility of intersystem communications, integrating with the performance and scalability features of z/OS Communications Server.
Network support for z/OS Container Extensions
z/OS Communications Server extends its capabilities to support Linux Docker-based applications through native z/OS Container Extensions. This feature helps ensure compatibility and optimized performance for diverse workloads, enhancing the server’s integration with modern containerized environments.
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