Related publications
The publications that are listed in this section are considered suitable for a more detailed description of the topics that are covered in this book.
IBM Redbooks
The following IBM Redbooks publications provide more information about the topics in this document. Some publications that are referenced in this list might be available in softcopy only.
•Best Practices for DS8000 and z/OS HyperSwap with Copy Services Manager, SG24-8431
•DS8000 Global Mirror Best Practices, REDP-5246
•DS8870 Easy Tier Application, REDP-5014
•Exploring the DS8870 RESTful API Implementation, REDP-5187
•Getting Started with IBM zHyperLink for z/OS, REDP-5493
•Getting Started with IBM Z Cyber Vault, SG24-8511
•Getting started with z/OS Container Extensions and Docker, SG24-8457
•IBM Assist On-site for Storage Overview, REDP-4889
•IBM DS8000 Copy Services: Updated for IBM DS8000 Release 9.1, SG24-8367
•IBM DS8000 Easy Tier (Updated for DS8000 R9.0), REDP-4667
•IBM DS8000 Encryption for Data at Rest, Transparent Cloud Tiering, and Endpoint Security (DS8000 Release 9.2), REDP-4500
•IBM DS8000 High-Performance Flash Enclosure Gen2 (DS8000 R9.0), REDP-5422
•IBM DS8900F and IBM Z Synergy DS8900F: Release 9.3 and z/OS 2.5, REDP-5186
•IBM DS8000 Safeguarded Copy (Updated for DS8000 R9.2), REDP-5506
•IBM DS8000 Transparent Cloud Tiering (DS8000 Release 9.2), SG24-8381
•IBM DS8870 Easy Tier Heat Map Transfer, REDP-5015
•IBM DS8870 and NIST SP 800-131a Compliance, REDP-5069
•IBM DS8880 Thin Provisioning (Updated for Release 8.5), REDP-5343
•IBM DS8900F Performance Best Practices and Monitoring, SG24-8501
•IBM DS8900F Product Guide Release 9.3, REDP-5554
•IBM DS8910F Model 993 Rack-Mounted Storage System Release 9.1, REDP-5566
•IBM Fibre Channel Endpoint Security for IBM DS8900F and IBM Z, SG24-8455
•IBM Power Systems S922, S914, and S924 Technical Overview and Introduction, REDP-5497
•IBM System Storage DS8000: Remote Pair FlashCopy (Preserve Mirror), REDP-4504
•IBM System Storage DS8000: z/OS Distributed Data Backup, REDP-4701
•IBM z15 (8561) Technical Guide, SG24-8851
•IBM z15 Technical Introduction, SG24-8850
•IBM z16 (3931) Technical Guide, SG24-8951
•IBM z16 Technical Introduction, SG24-8950
•IBM z16 Configuration Setup, SG24-8960
•IBM Z Connectivity Handbook, SG24-5444
•LDAP Authentication for IBM DS8000 Systems: Updated for DS8000 Release 9.1, REDP-5460
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Other publications
These publications are also relevant as further information sources:
•IBM DS8000 Host Systems Attachment Guide, SC27-9563
•IBM DS8000 Series Command-Line Interface User’s Guide, SC27-9562
•IBM DS8900F Introduction and Planning Guide, SC27-9560
Online resources
These websites are also relevant as further information sources:
•DS8000 IBM Documentation:
•DS8000 Series Copy Services Fibre Channel Extension Support Matrix:
•DS8900F Code Bundle Information (includes Release Notes):
•IBM DS8000 Code Recommendations:
•IBM Fix Central:
•IBM Remote Code Load:
•IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) for DS8000:
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