IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Apache Kafka is offered as a no-charge product in either SMP/E format or pax file format. The SMP/E format is available for ordering through IBM Shopz. The priced optional S&S for the SMP/E format is also available via Shopz. The pax file can be downloaded from the Open Enterprise SDK for Apache Kafka product page.

To order the SMP/E format and optional S&S for Open Enterprise SDK for Apache Kafka on Shopz, refer to the following steps.

1. Go to Shopz. Register for a Shopz account if you do not have one.

2. After logging into Shopz, go to “My orders” and “Create new order”. Select the radio button “z/OS Open Source SW on z/OS” and click “Continue”.
   

3. From the Catalog view, select “All languages”, and also select “Show all products” for the Filter field. Enter "5655-KAF" in the "Search for" field, and click "Show catalog", then select the "Open Ent SDK for Apache Kafka" checkbox and click the "Submit" button.
   

4. Click "I agree" in pop-up box to be redirected to another IBM secure site.

5. After page redirection, scroll to the "IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Apache Kafka" section. Select the "Get the code" and/or "Subscription and Support" (S&S) checkboxes, then click the “Submit” button. Note that you can select the code without S&S, or select quote for S&S without the code, or select both options, based on your needs.
   
   

If you have further questions or issues, reach out to lready@us.ibm.com