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IBM Z Trials will be unavailable due to year end system maintenance from Monday, 15th December 2025 to Friday, 9th January 2026. 

We apologize for any inconvenience.


IBM Information Management System (IMS™) IBM Z Trial


Published June 2024

Learn about accessing the IMS catalog and data with SQL using IMS Explorer and automate your IMS administrative tasks utilizing Red Hat® Ansible® Certified Content for IBM Z®

Learn how to:

  • Access the IMS catalog and database with SQL using IMS Explorer
  • Explore the IBM z/OS® IMS Ansible collection
  • Automate IMS managed ACBs and catalog with Ansible



Hands-on evaluation of IBM Z software is as easy as 1-2-3

  1. Completely free. No credit card required.
  2. Available within 2 hours and accessible for 3 days including weekends.
  3. No installation required. Take a scenario or just look around.



To request this IBM Z Trial, please register below or log in with your existing IBM ID.