IBM ZVM - FOR LINUX V6 RELEASE 1, Getting Started

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Though the topics in this document are self-sufficient, you might want to explore a
function or facility in detail. Some topics end with a list of documents that you can
use to understand a function or facility in detail.
In general, new terms (in italics ) are defined in the context they are introduced.
Sometimes the manual focuses on the virtual machine functions (the virtual
hardware) and other times the complete Linux server system (the virtual machine
and the Linux operating system as a whole). When focusing on the virtual machine
functions only, the term
virtual machine or virtual machine for Linux is used. The
term Linux virtual server refers to the complete Linux system (virtual machine
hardware and the Linux operating system as a whole) running on z/VM.
Commands and statements that you must type are in
bold
while system responses
are in normal font.
Example: In the example, you would type “query processors”. The rest of the
example is the system response:
query processors
PROCESSOR 00 MASTER
PROCESSOR 01 ALTERNATIVE
Ready;
Variable information appears in bold italics , which means you must substitute
your own values for the variable.
Example: For the command, you would need to supply your own password for
the variable new_password .
dirm add linmstr like linux pw new_password
A vertical ellipsis
.
.
.
indicates system responses that have been removed for clarity.
Where to find more information
For z/VM terms used in this document, see z/VM: Glossary or use the z/VM HELP
Facility (for more information about glossary terms and the z/VM HELP Facility,
see “Glossary” on page 147).
For more information about related publications, see “Bibliography” on page 149.
Additional Publications
For white papers, IBM Redbooks
®
publications, and other useful information about
Linux on the mainframe, visit the z/VM resources for Linux on IBM System z Web
site at:
http://www.vm.ibm.com/linux/
Publications you might be interested in are:
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z/VM: Getting Started with Linux on System z