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PARSEC Resources for z/VM

z/VM is the virtualization backbone of the IBM Z platform — hosting everything from thousands of Linux guests to critical z/OS and z/VSE systems. Running it well takes specialized expertise, and PARSEC delivers it: full support, operations, system programming, and hosting for your z/VM environment.

Whether you want fully managed Mainframe-as-a-Service in a private cloud or remote support that keeps your hardware in place, PARSEC has you covered — US-based, direct-to-expert, 24/7. And because we know our stuff across most major platforms, you can count on us for much more.

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PARSEC z/VM Credentials

  • US-based, direct-to-expert

Call PARSEC and reach an experienced z/VM engineer directly — no offshore tiers, no scripts.

  • Supporting legacy platforms since 1986

Four decades keeping mission-critical systems running long after other vendors moved on.

  • Managed or remote — your choice

Fully managed hosting in a private cloud, or remote support that keeps your hardware in place.

  • 24/7 coverage available

Round-the-clock operations, monitoring, and production control for mission-critical workloads.

Environment Coverage

z/VM (current & legacy)

Current and legacy z/VM releases, including environments hosting Linux on Z, z/OS, and z/VSE guests

Hardware Platforms

IBM Z · System z

IBM Z and System z mainframe hardware — physical on your floor, or hosted in a PARSEC private cloud

PARSEC Products & Notes

Managed or Remote Support

Choose fully managed Mainframe-as-a-Service in a PARSEC data center, or remote support keeping your hardware in place.

z/VM

Virtualization

MFaaS

Why PARSEC for z/VM

z/VM virtualization expertise, direct-to-expert, since 1986.

PARSEC keeps z/VM — the virtualization layer under your entire IBM Z estate — running smoothly, managed or remote, US-based, 24/7.

24/7

Virtualization Backbone

z/VM hosts the guests that run your business — Linux on Z, z/OS, z/VSE. PARSEC’s engineers understand z/VM’s role as the hypervisor layer and keep it tuned, secure, and stable underneath everything it hosts.

Managed or Remote

Run z/VM fully managed as Mainframe-as-a-Service in a PARSEC private cloud, or keep your hardware in place and let our team support it remotely. Flexible contracts and SLAs built around your needs.

Workforce Transition

As mainframe virtualization skills grow scarce, PARSEC bridges the gap — augmenting your team or taking on z/VM operations so the platform underneath your critical systems never falters.

Full-Stack Coverage

Because PARSEC supports z/VM alongside the z/OS, z/VSE, and Linux on Z guests it hosts, one relationship covers your entire IBM Z environment top to bottom.

z/VM Services

Everything your z/VM environment needs.

Six services, all delivered by engineers who know z/VM — not generalists reading from a runbook.

z/VM Telephone Support

When you call PARSEC for z/VM support, an experienced engineer answers directly — not a Tier 1 script. Remote support keeps your hardware in place while our experts handle OS and third-party software, upgrades, patches, and fixes, with full case tracking from first contact through close.
  • Direct-to-expert support
  • 9×5 or 24×7 SLA options
  • Remote support — hardware stays in place
  • OS & third-party software
  • Upgrades, patches & fixes
  • Full case tracking & reporting
  • Phone & email support
  • Customized SLAs
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PDF · Data Sheet

z/VM Telephone Support

SLA options, response tiers, and coverage details for z/VM environments.

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z/VM Remote System Monitoring

Proactive monitoring for your z/VM environment, delivered via secure remote access by engineers who know the platform. Console and operations monitoring, performance tracking, and early warning before issues become outages.
  • Console & operations monitoring
  • Performance & capacity tracking
  • Resource allocation monitoring
  • Storage & tape management
  • Scheduled reporting
  • Proactive issue identification
  • Monitoring & alerts available
  • z/VM-specific metrics
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PDF · Data Sheet

z/VM Remote System Monitoring

Monitoring scope, reporting cadence, and delivery model for z/VM.

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z/VM Remote System Administration

PARSEC acts as your dedicated z/VM systems team — or supplements your existing staff — bridging the gap as an experienced workforce retires. Full or partial administration delivered remotely, including day-to-day operations and production control.
  • Operations & console monitoring
  • Production control & batch scheduling
  • User & access management
  • Backup & recovery operations
  • Storage & tape management
  • Performance tuning
  • Change control adherence
  • Full or supplemental coverage
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PDF · Data Sheet

z/VM Remote System Administration

Scope of services, access model, and engagement options.
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z/VM Hosting

Fully managed Mainframe-as-a-Service (MFaaS) — run your z/VM environment and its guests in a PARSEC private cloud data center, US-based and on-shore, with custom configurations for optimal hosting.
  • Mainframe-as-a-Service (MFaaS)
  • Private cloud, US-based data centers
  • Fully managed 24/7
  • z/VM guest hosting (Linux, z/OS, z/VSE)
  • HA & DR replication
  • Disaster recovery & business continuity
  • Regulatory compliance & audit support
  • Flexible contracts & SLAs
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z/VM Hosting

Infrastructure model, platform coverage, and compliance posture.
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z/VM Consulting

Project-based z/VM engineering for defined deliverables — including system programming, migrations, and resilience planning. From system programming and performance tuning to full disaster recovery and business continuity design, PARSEC consultants deliver solutions from simple to complex.
  • System programming (sysprog)
  • Disaster recovery & business continuity
  • Migration & modernization planning
  • Performance tuning & optimization
  • Storage & tape architecture
  • Database administration support
  • Security & compliance
  • Workforce transition & knowledge transfer
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z/VM Consulting

Engagement model, service categories, and delivery approach.
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z/VM Application Services

PARSEC’s application programmers and analysts are experts across the software that runs your z/VM environment — from day-to-day maintenance and support through modernization. We maintain and enhance existing programs while fully understanding the software your business depends on.
  • Guest OS provisioning & tuning
  • z/VM directory management
  • Automation & scripting (REXX)
  • Maintenance & enhancement
  • Performance optimization
  • Modernization services
  • Systems integration
  • Best-practice design & coding
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z/VM Application Services Catalog

Course tracks, delivery formats, and enterprise engagement options.
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z/VM Training

Taught by engineers. Learned in production.

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z/VM Administration

VM100 · OpenVMS Academy Utilities and Commands

5 days · $3,850 · Denver & E-Learning

Core

VM210 · OpenVMS Academy System Administration

5 days · $3,850 · Denver & E-Learning

Core

VM220 · OpenVMS Academy Advanced System Administration

5 days · $3,850 · Denver & E-Learning

Advanced

VM230 · OpenVMS Academy TCP/IP Networking

5 days · $4,400 · Denver

Specialty

VM280 · OpenVMS Academy Fast Track System Administration

5 days · $3,850 · Denver & E-Learning

Fast Track

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Instructor-Led

Live instruction from active z/VM consultants. Public and private sessions available.

Virtual Delivery

Remote instructor-led training — same content, same instructors, no travel required.

On-Site

PARSEC instructors come to you. Ideal for team training and knowledge continuity programs.

Custom Enterprise

Role-based and environment-aligned curriculum built around your specific z/VM setup.

Client Testimonials

From the z/VM community.

Don’t crawl, don’t walk, RUN to sign the contract. I trust PARSEC with billions of dollars of data — need I say more?

Bruce M.

IT Executive · Automotive Industry

z/VM Community & Resources

More than support — a home for z/VM.

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z/VM Support Overview

A summary of PARSEC’s z/VM support, operations, and system-programming services — managed and remote delivery options explained.

Mainframe-as-a-Service

How PARSEC’s private-cloud MFaaS hosts z/VM and its Linux on Z, z/OS, and z/VSE guests in a US-based data center.

Workforce Transition Guide

How PARSEC helps organizations bridge the retiring-mainframe-workforce gap without losing operational continuity.

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