I have done as you said and here are the instructions. I have bolded the text in question. The instructions call for selecting DDR. Then the instructions at the bottom for installing from FTP Server, Chapter 7, Step 3 of Guide For Automated Installation and Service, call for using the downloaded DVD image.
Apparently, we are to download DDR to upload DVD. IBM Systems > System z > z/VM > How specify Internet Delivery for your z/VM order on ShopzSeries Effective January 25, 2008, the z/VM base operating system and base options are available for Internet delivery for orders placed using ShopzSeries in countries where it is available. We know many of our customers have requested Internet delivery and IBM is pleased to offer it to you. Thank you for your continued interest in z/VM. In addition to shipment on tape cartridges and DVD, z/VM is available for download from the Internet through ShopzSeries. Tips for ordering Internet delivery of z/VM via ShopzSeries In ShopzSeries, a black diamond () symbol indicates that electronic delivery is available for your z/VM product selection, even though you are shown only the two choices -- DDR or DVD. On a ski trail, black diamond signs mark the difficult/advanced ski trails. Ironic as it may seem, IBM is not using the black diamond symbol to indicate a degree of difficulty in ordering electronic delivery of z/VM. Use the tips below to help you know which pulldown selections you need, and which buttons to click on various screens. Once you are signed into ShopzSeries to create a new order: Select z/VM for the Operating Environment and select Products for Package Category Select the Hardware System where you plan to use this order On the Shop for Products screen, select Base Product for Group and also choose your language and filter. Do NOT click on Continue, instead click SHOW CATALOG ! When you see the catalog list, select DDR and then select Internet Continue if you need to select new licenses, do so. To specify delivery options, choose Internet on the Preferred Media pull-down and click on Go to be able to indicate any special instructions, and then click Continue. On the Review and Submit page, you have an opportunity to review and change your order before submitting it. Once you have submitted and confirmed your order, the next screen shows you a list of your orders and their status. The internet download can be performed using the instructions that are in the post-order email or by clicking on the Internet Download link on the order status page. For your convenience and planning, you can review the instructions for z/VM V5.4. See also: - "How to Buy" page - "SDO" page Installing z/VM V5.4.0 Installation instructions can be found in the "Guide for Automated Installation and Service", GC24-6099, Part 2, z/VM System Image DVD Installation. Select the instructions in Part 2 that match the type of installation you are performing (first or second level, installing from DVDs, FTP server or VM minidisk (second level only)). The "Guide for Automated Installation and Service" and the Program Directory for z/VM and related products are available online at the following website: http://www.vm.ibm.com/library/ IBM, Alan Altmark <alan_altm...@us.ibm.com> Sent by: The IBM z/VM Operating System <IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU> 08/31/2010 09:35 AM Please respond to The IBM z/VM Operating System <IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU> To IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU cc Subject Re: Electronic Delivery - DDR or DVD? On Tuesday, 08/31/2010 at 09:00 EDT, George Henke/NYLIC <george_he...@newyorklife.com> wrote: > In SHOPZ, for Electronic Delivery, is it necessary to order DDR to get a DVD > image for upload (ftping) to VM? > > I installed 5.4 last October from an Electronic Delivery using Chapters 6 and 7 > of the IBM Guide For Automated Installation and Service by ftping a DVD image > up to VM. It went very smoothly. > > I am now installing 6.1 and trying to do the same thing again. > > But for Electronic Delivery, SHOPZ requires ordering DDR , not DVD. When we > ftped it down to a laptop and unzipped it, we found a DVD image as well as > other files. > > Am I doing something wrong or is this how it is supposed to work? You order the "DVD" version of the product, not the DDR, and select a tape format (which is ignored, but required). Why do you say that Shopz requires the DDR? I just set up a Shopz order (short of actually shipping it), and it didn't whine about needing the DDR. If you navigate to "How to buy" on the z/VM Home Page, you find a couple of "Ordering tips" links. Alan Altmark z/VM Development IBM Endicott
