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Abstract
This IBM® Redbooks publication explains how to configure and manage independent disk pool (IASP) functionality of IBM i 6.1. It is designed to help IBM technical professionals, Business Partners, and Customers understand and implement independent disk pools in the IBM i 6.1.
In addition this redbook provides the background information that is necessary to plan, implement, and customize this functionality to your particular environment. It provides guidance on running user applications with either application data or most application objects residing in an independent disk pool. Considering you can also use independent disk pools in a cluster environment, this redbook shows you the basic steps to make your independent disk pool switchable between two Power Systems™ servers or a single server with multiple LPARs.
Independent auxiliary storage pools have many business and technical advantages for Power Systems using IBM i. Not only are IASPs easy to create and maintain, most applications can use them by simple work management changes. IASPs can provide immediate benefits to your enterprise.
Table of contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to independent disk pools (IASPs)
Chapter 2. Creating an IASP
Chapter 3. Planning for independent disk pools
Chapter 4. Accessing an IASP
Chapter 5. The IASP Project: Installing/Converting your Application
Chapter 6. Managing an IASP
Chapter 7. Backup and recovery
Chapter 8. Hardware Configuration examples
Chapter 9. Creating a switchable disk pool (IASP)
Appendix A. Prerequisite steps
Appendix B. Application Object Planning Checklist
Appendix C. The Project Checklist
Appendix D. Supported and unsupported objects
Appendix E. SETASPGRP command
Appendix F. Migrating IFS
Appendix G. Space and timing considerations
Appendix H. Using Virtual Tape on IBM i
Appendix I. APIs pertaining to independent disk pools
Appendix J. IASP command reference
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