Are you ready for an exhilarating journey into the realm of z/OS provisioning? Hold onto your hats because with IBM Virtual Development and Test Environments for z/OS, we're about to dive into a world of innovation and excitement!

Picture a bustling non-z/OS system, on x86 or on s390x machines, buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to test z/OS applications. Plans are underway to create a z/OS test environment, taking our adventure to greater heights!

The powerful z/OS provisioning rings

Before we delve into z/OS provisioning, let's marvel at the awe-inspiring architecture behind the solution. You can choose from four different offerings based on whichever target platform you have to host the provisioned z/OS.

• IBM Virtual Dev and Test for z/OS (ZVDT) – For Linux on Z
• IBM Wazi as a Service (Wazi aaS) – For IBM Cloud as a Service
• IBM Z Development and Test Environment (ZD&T) – For Linux on x86
• IBM Wazi Sandbox (zModStack) – For OpenShift on x86

With any one of the tools at your fingertips, you'll wield the power to extract existing z/OS environments or summon pre-built images like Application Developers Controlled Distribution (ADCD) with a mere flick of your wrist.

Customization and flexibility 

What's an epic quest without a bit of customization and flexibility? This solution offers opportunities to tailor your z/OS environments to your heart's desire. Whether you're adding new software components or tweaking configurations.

As we navigate the treacherous waters of networking setup, fear not! With the help of magical MacVTap adapters, we'll connect our z/OS instances to the physical network with the grace and precision of a seasoned sailor. Smooth sailing awaits as we ensure seamless communication in and out of our z/OS environments!

Performance considerations

Ah, performance – the holy grail of any intrepid adventurer! With ZVDT and Wazi aaS, you will have real IBM Z hardware to ensure general or Java workloads for your provisioned z/OS. Sail forth with confidence, knowing that your provisioned z/OS environments are optimized for speed and efficiency, whether on-premises or in the cloud!

Brace yourselves for more epic adventures

In conclusion, fellow adventurers, the journey with IBM Virtual Development and Test Environments is just beginning! With its flexible architecture, customizable options, and user-friendly interface, the sky's the limit for innovation and collaboration. So buckle up for more epic adventures in the world of z/OS provisioning! Watch this webinar recording for detailed introduction, or get started with the following product pages:

IBM Virtual Dev and Test for z/OS

IBM Wazi as a Service

IBM Z Development and Test Environment