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IBM i 6.1 Independent ASPs: A Guide to Quick Implementation of Independent ASPs

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Published on 10 December 2009

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ISBN-10: 0738433683
ISBN-13: 9780738433684
IBM Form #: SG24-7811-00


Authors: Scott Vetter, James Baer, Julie Cantrell and Harlon Trowbridge

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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 publication 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 that you can also use independent disk pools in a cluster environment, this publication 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 independent auxiliary storage pools (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 independent auxiliary storage pool (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 Integrated File Systems (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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