IBM z15 (8562) Technical Guide

This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the features and functions the latest member of the IBM Z® platform, the IBM z15™ Model T02 (machine type 8562). It includes information about the IBM z15 processor design, I/O innovations, security features, and supported operating systems.

The z15 is a state-of-the-art data and transaction system that delivers advanced capabilities, which are vital to any digital transformation. The z15 is designed for enhanced modularity, which is in an industry standard footprint.

This system excels at the following tasks:

Making use of multicloud integration services
Securing data with pervasive encryption
Accelerating digital transformation with agile service delivery
Transforming a transactional platform into a data powerhouse
Getting more out of the platform with IT Operational Analytics
Accelerating digital transformation with agile service delivery
Revolutionizing business processes
Blending open source and Z technologies

This book explains how this system uses new innovations and traditional Z strengths to satisfy growing demand for cloud, analytics, and open source technologies. With the z15 as the base, applications can run in a trusted, reliable, and secure environment that improves operations and lessens business risk.