Last Updated: 6 August 2024
Introducing z/VM 7.4
Available September 20, 2024: z/VM is delivering capabilities that will help customers improve their service experience with the introduction of Linear Service, component change logs, and incrementing service levels. z/VM 7.4 includes all new function APARs and service provided in previous versions, and will receive new features delivered as part of the Continuous Delivery service stream over the next two years.
The z/VM 7.4 platform update presentation highlights information on the newest release, reviews the current releases in service, and then discusses the five value areas and the recent enhancements in each of those areas. This presentation focuses on the business value of z/VM and its enhancements and other planning information.
Linear Service
Service fix packs and feature packs will be released on a predictable cadence and the latest pack will contain all service, fixes, and features up to that point.
Change Logs
z/VM change logs list out all service fix packs and continuous delivery feature packs for individual components.
Upcoming Function for z/VM 7.4
New function for z/VM 7.4 will be released throughout the product lifecycle. Find out what is coming and when.
New z/VM 7.4 Architecture Level Set
requires one of the following:
IBM z16 Model A01IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4 Model LA1
IBM z15 Models T01 and T02
IBM LinuxONE III Models LT1 and LT2