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ISBN-10: 0738462373
ISBN-13: 9780738462370
IBM Form #: SG24-8581-00
Authors: Ewerson Palacio, Volkmar Langer, Hongshou Liu, Patterson Monteiro, Nelson Oliveira, Elcio Pineschi, Franco Pinto, Ryotaroh Sawada and Martin Söllig
Abstract
This IBM Redbooks® publication helps you install, configure, and maintain IBM z17™ (machine type 9175) systems. IBM z17 systems offer new functions that require a comprehensive understanding of the available configuration options. This book presents configuration setup scenarios and describes implementation examples in detail.
This publication is intended for systems engineers, hardware planners, and anyone who wants to understand IBM Z® configuration and implementation. Readers must be familiar with IBM Z technology and terminology.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Planning considerations
Chapter 3. Preparing an IBM z17 system
Chapter 4. Preparing an IOCP input file to use the IBM Z CMT
Chapter 5. Building the production input/output definition file and setting up the central processor complex
Chapter 6. Configuring network features
Chapter 7. Defining console communication
Chapter 8. Preparing for IBM Parallel Sysplex and Server Time Protocol
Chapter 9. Defining Coupling Facility links
Chapter 10. Specialized features
Chapter 11. Adding logical partitions and operating system configurations
Chapter 12. Adding storage devices
Chapter 13. Adding network devices
Chapter 14. Adding coupling connectivity
Chapter 15. Adding Peripheral Component Interconnect Express devices
Chapter 16. Defining channel-to-channel connections
Appendix A. Additional material