Automation and abstraction for scalable z/VM Linux administration on the zSeries mainframe
Abstract
This thesis considers the administration of virtual machines on IBM mainframes
running z/VM.Asolution for administrating z/VM through a Linux
VMrunning on a custom designed z/VM architecture is developed and implemented.
The administration tool used is a slightly expanded version of
MLN. The expansions added allows MLN to utilize plugins for technology
specific code. Support for z/VM are then added through the creation and
introduction of a plugin containing all z/VM specific code. Results from
scenarios conducted shows that the administration process can be significantly
automated and abstracted from a normal z/VM perspective. Also,
increased security and safety is achieved through the protective limitations
and control offered by the Programmable Operator running on z/VM.
Description
Master i nettverks- og systemadministrasjon
Publisher
Høgskolen i Oslo. Avdeling for ingeniørutdanningUniversitetet i Oslo