5900BPP
IBM COBOL Upgrade Advisor for zOS
Third-party support for the IBM 5900BPP: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
IBM IBM COBOL Upgrade Advisor for zOS (PID 5900BPP) — enterprise software available through IBM Passport Advantage with 8 part numbers - Third party support available
24/7 engineers own your 5900BPP incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- family
- Systems - Middleware
- pid
- 5900BPP
Common Part Numbers(8)
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| D10JSZX | IBM COBOL Upgrade Advisor for zOS for IBM Z Authorized User License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D10K2ZX | IBM COBOL Upgrade Advisor for zOS for IBM Z Virtual Server License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| E10JQZX | IBM COBOL Upgrade Advisor for zOS for IBM Z Authorized User Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal |
| E10K0ZX | IBM COBOL Upgrade Advisor for zOS for IBM Z Virtual Server Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal |
| D10JUZX | IBM COBOL Upgrade Advisor for zOS for IBM Z Authorized User SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D10K4ZX | IBM COBOL Upgrade Advisor for zOS for IBM Z Virtual Server SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D10JRZX | IBM COBOL Upgrade Advisor for zOS for IBM Z Authorized User Subscription License |
| D10K1ZX | IBM COBOL Upgrade Advisor for zOS for IBM Z Virtual Server Subscription License |
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for 5900BPP — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for 5900BPP?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for 5900BPP when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
5900BPP Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBM 5900BPP still supported?
Yes. The 5900BPP is currently supported by IBM, and third-party support is available as an alternative — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance help independent of the vendor contract.
How much does third-party support for the 5900BPP cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.