IBM Z Development and Test Environment is an IBM® zSystems development and test platform that runs on an x86 desktop or server which enables mainframe operating systems, middleware, and other software to run as an isolated dev and test environment that supports DevOps Continuous Integration processes.
IBM Z Development and Test Environment can be used for:
- Development and testing of new application functions and application maintenance
- Investigation and verification of new middleware levels (version-to-version upgrades)
- Prototyping new application architectures
- Demonstration of application functions
- Internal employee education
IBM Z Development and Test Environment 14.0 new features include:
- IBM z16™ architecture support
- Unified and consistent API experience and improved performance when handling large amounts of components and images
- ADCD z/OS® 2.5, with the latest available versions/fix level of software products