Systems File No. S370-34 Order No. GC20-1834-0 I BM Virtual Machine Facility/370: Release 6 Guide Release 6 PLC 4
This publication contains information about the scope and
content of the IBM Virtual Machine Facility/370 (VM/370). It provides planning and implementation information for jnstallation managers, system programmers, and iSM system
hardware and software support personnel. This publication describes: • New and changed VM/370 features, components,
and requirements • Module summary for CP, CMS, IPCS, and RSCS • • • • Changes to commands, macro instructions, and
service programs
Changes to VM/370 publications Ordering and distribution procedures
Changes to VM/370 restrictions
APARS integrated into this release Maintaining compatibility with supported hardware
and software
The Release Guide does not contain detailed information
on VM/370 Extensions, and related program products, or
the devices that support them exclusively. However, these
Extensions, program products, and devices may be available at the same time as the VM/370 release base.
For information on VM/370 System Extensions and VM/370
Basic System Extensions, refer to the appropriate General Information Manual for this release. Prerequisite Publications IBM Virtual Machine Facility/370:
Introduction, Order No. GC20-1800 Planning and System Generation, Order
No. GC20-1801
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