About IBM Resource Link
IBM Resource Link is a technical support website included in the comprehensive set of tools and resources available for IBM Systems from the IBM support site.
Resource Link uses IBM Registration for access. Use your IBM Registration ID (IBMid) and password to sign in.
Why register for IBM Resource Link?
IBM Resource Link is a secure, password-protected site. Registration is required. In return, you'll get access to technical support specifically for you:
- IBM customers get technical support for customers
- IBM Business Partners get technical support for Business Partners
- IBM employees get technical support for employees
You can also get access to additional technical support specifically for your IBM products upon verifying your entitlement or product ownership.
What you'll find on IBM Resource Link
Upon signing in to IBM Resource Link, you'll find all the areas you would expect to find on a technical support website:
- Planning
- Education
- Library
- Fixes
- Problem solving
- Services
But IBM Resource Link, a secure password-protected site, provides technical information and resources you won't find on other sites. Here are just a few examples:
CHPID Mapping Tool
If you've recently ordered an IBM Z server, use this tool to get ready for system installation by customizing its CHPID assignments in advance
Customer Initiated Upgrade
Order Capacity on Demand records you can use to activate permanent or temporary hardware upgrades of your IBM Z server.
Customized planning information
If you've recently ordered an IBM Z server, get installation planning information customized specifically for your machine.
Machine information
Get reports based on data transmitted to IBM from your IBM Z server.
IBM Z product publications
Browse and download publications for IBM Z servers.
Subscription services
Machine information, publications... subscribe to these and other areas of technical support and you'll be notified by email when new information becomes available.