IBM z/OS

A highly secure and scalable operating system for running mission-critical applications

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Overview

Built for mission-critical operations

IBM® z/OS® is a highly secure and scalable operating system for IBM Z® mainframes, designed for continuous, high-volume operations.

Modernize applications, support AI-driven innovation and manage workloads across hybrid cloud environments while strengthening security, resilience and operational efficiency.

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Features

Built for secure, scalable operations

Improve productivity with web-based tools and automated workflows. Centrally manage multiple z/OS systems and resources to streamline administration and maintain operational control.

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Accelerate service restoration and workload recovery to help maintain business continuity. Respond to disruptions while minimizing operational impact across mission-critical environments. 

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Integrate open-source packages, Linux applications, IBM software and third-party solutions. Connect z/OS applications and data across hybrid enterprise environments.

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Enable modern data access through JSON database support and simplify cloud archiving with serverless data movement and cloud storage integration.

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Safeguard sensitive information with encryption for data in transit and at rest. Support enterprise security, resilience and compliance requirements with advanced data protection capabilities.

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Use cases

z/OS in action

AI-driven innovation

Unlock greater value from enterprise data with AI and intelligent automation that support faster insights and digital transformation.

Cyber resilience

Protect critical data and maintain business continuity with advanced security, resilience and quantum-safe capabilities.

Application modernization

Build new applications and modernize existing ones while extending the value of core systems and simplifying infrastructure.

Hybrid cloud integration

Manage and scale workloads across hybrid and multicloud environments while maintaining enterprise-grade security and control.

With z/OS 3.2, IBM continues its investment in modernizing z/OS. There are various new features that make it easier to integrate z/OS into the modern IT infrastructure, especially the OAM REST API support has to be named. Furthermore, there are a lot of other new features like JES2 Resource Group Limit enforcement to enhance stability and reliability.

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