Application Hosting: VM/CMS Platform

Application Hosting Select Platform VM/CMS Platform VM/CMS Software VM/CMS Database VM/CMS Backup and Restore VM/CMS Output - Printing and Microfiche VM/CMS Courier VM/CMS Other

Part 1: VM/CMS Platform

At the DTS, VM has been used for more than twenty five years to host CMS (Conversational Monitor System) applications. These traditional VM applications include OfficeVision (PROFS), SAS, Nomad, Waterloo BASIC, Ramis, and many others. The CMS environment is considered a legacy platform, and few customers are currently developing applications for it. The following basic components are available for the VM/CMS platform as part of the standard Application Hosting service.

The DTS also employs z/VM to provide the Linux on zSeries Virtual Platform.

• Basic Components
  
  • Mainframe computer hardware (shared)
  • Mainframe operating system software
  • Mainframe operating system software upgrade and maintenance (patches)
  • Mainframe operating system security administration
  • Mainframe network software
  • Mainframe connection to CSGnet
  • VM:Secure security management software
  • Many software utilities and tools
  • Software licensing and vendor contract administration
  • Data storage
  • Backup and Recovery, including off-site storage
  • Operational Recovery for all VM/CMS applications
  • Monitoring and management

Hardware

When customers choose the Application Hosting service using the VM platform, the DTS provides hardware procurement, installation, provisioning, and maintenance as a basic component of the standard Application Hosting service.

Remote Print and Tape Equipment

When a VM/CM platform is selected, equipment to extend mainframe print and tape processing capabilities to customer locations is available as an add-on to the Application Hosting service.