We’re excited to introduce version 1.4.0 of the IBM z/OS IMS collection for Ansible for IBM Z, delivering enhanced compatibility, updated tooling support, and important documentation improvements to streamline your IMS automation experience.

Key Highlights

Compatibility with IMS 15.6

The latest release brings full compatibility and support for IMS 15.6, enabling users to take advantage of the latest IMS capabilities while maintaining seamless integration with existing automation practices.

As part of this update:

• IMS catalog populate documentation has been refreshed to reflect the latest IMS 15.6 requirements and workflows.

• IMS provisioning playbooks have been updated to support IMS 15.6 environments more effectively.

Updated Dependency Support

To ensure stability and alignment with the latest ecosystem updates, this release supports the following dependency versions:

• ibm_zos_core: > 1.12.0, < 2.0.0

• ansible-core: ≥ 2.16.x

• IBM Z Open Automation Utilities (ZOAU): ≥ 1.3.0, < 1.4.0

These updates help maintain compatibility with modern tooling while preparing for future enhancements.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue in the ims_ddl module, improving reliability and execution consistency.

Getting Started

We recommend upgrading to IBM z/OS IMS collection 1.4.0 to take advantage of the latest IMS 15.6 support, improved tooling compatibility, and enhanced documentation resources. You can find the latest update in Ansible Galaxy and Ansible Automation Hub.

Resources

• IBM z/OS IMS collection on Galaxy

• IBM z/OS IMS collection Repository on GitHub

• IBM z/OS IMS collection on Automation Hub

• Red Hat® Ansible Certified Content for IBM Z documentation (Ansible for IBM Z)

Engage with us!

• Ansible for IBM Z LinkedIn Group

• Ansible for IBM Z IBM Community Page 

• System Z Enthusiasts Discord Server (#ansible)

• Enhancements and Bug reports - git issue