This session will cover the purpose, function, and usage of the GetShopz program on CMS. GetShopz simplifies the transfer to a z/VM system for z/VM 7.4 service ordered through IBM Shopz or IBM ServiceLink. In addition, GetShopz can be used to transfer an order for a program product to the z/VM system. Participants will be walked step-by-step through a direct-to-host transfer for Shopz as well as ServiceLink. A workstation upload option is available for z/VM systems that cannot connect to the IBM download site. Additionally, GetShopz enables security features such as Digital Signature Verification to ensure that service packages arrive intact and unaltered. A participant familiar with CMS but unfamiliar with GetShopz can expect to walk away understanding how to get started with the utility and the benefits of doing so. Previous users of GetShopz also gain value from the presentation as new features from the z/VM 7.4 1Q25 feature pack are covered.
