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Streamlined Shopz ordering process for Python on z/OS (updated Oct2024)

  

IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python is offered as a no-charge product in either a pax file format or SMP/E format. Which file format is right for you depends on your environment and the purpose for use. To learn more about these options, see the blog: Shopz Enhanced for Faster Ordering of IBM Open Source Distributions.

As IBM continues to embrace the adoption and innovation of open-source software on the IBM Z platform, Open Enterprise SDK for Python has been included in z/OS bypassable requisites since July 1st, 2024. This allows new z/OS orders in Shopz to include Python as a bypassable requisite as shown below so it can be ordered to arrive in a deployable aggregated package to streamline the deployment experience.


We have also streamlined the Shopz ordering process to enable existing z/OS customers to obtain open-source software and optional Subscription and Support (S&S). To order IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python in Shopz, refer to the steps below:

Step One:

Login into Shopz, if you do not have a Shopz account, you can register here.

Step Two:

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”.


 

Step Three:

From the Catalog view, select “All languages”, and select “Show all products” for the Filter field. Search for "5655-PYT", click "Show catalog".

Then select the "Open Ent SDK for Python" checkbox and click the "Submit" button.



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

Step Four:

After page redirection, scroll to the " IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python" section. Select the "Get the code with S&S" or "Subscription and Support" (S&S) checkbox for existing Python installation, then click the “Submit” button.



If you have further questions, issues please reach out to jcy@us.ibm.com