The awscmd device manager
The awscmd device manager provides a “device” that appears to IBM zSystems software as a tape drive. Its function is to send a command (and possibly data) to the underlying Independent Software Vendor (ISV) IBM Z Program Development Tool (IBM zPDT) (ISV zPDT) host Linux and then receive the output from the Linux command. Any Linux command might be sent, including one that might destroy the Linux system. Obviously, this device manager should be used with care, and it might not be appropriate for an ISV zPDT environment ...