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This IBM® Redbooks® publication positions the new z/OS® Version 1 Release 11 for migration by discussing many of the new functions that are available. The goal for the z/OS platform is to eliminate, automate, and simplify tasks without sacrificing z/OS strengths, and to deliver a z/OS management facility that is easy to learn and use. z/OS is a highly secure, scalable, high-performance enterprise operating system on which to build and deploy Internet- and JavaTM-enabled applications, providing a comprehensive and diverse application execution environment. This books describes the following new and changed functions: - IBM z/OS Management Facility - Allocation enhancements in z/OS V1R11 - BCPii function enhancements in z/OS V1R11 - JES2 and JES3 enhancements - zFS file sharing enhancements - Extended access volume enhancements - Choosing whether to run zAAP work on zIIP processors - System REXX enhancements in V1R11 - RRS global panel options - Service aids enhancements in V1R11 - GRS ENQ contention notification enhancements and analysis for GRS latches - Basic HyperSwap® support enhancement - Message Flood Automation enhancements - Program Management new Binder IEWPARMS - Predictive failure analysis (PFA) - SMF enhancements in V1R11 - System Logger enhancements - XCF/XES enhancements in V1R11 - AutoIPL support - Displaying PDSE caching statistics - ISPF enhancements - IBM Health Checker for z/OS enhancements