Related publications
The publications that are listed in this section are considered suitable for a more detailed discussion of the topics that are covered in this paper.
IBM Redbooks
The following Redbooks publications provide more information about the topic in this document. Some publications might be available in softcopy only:
•DB2 for z/OS and List Prefetch Optimizer, REDP-4862
•DFSMShsm Fast Replication Technical Guide, SG24-7069
•DS8870 Data Migration Techniques, SG24-8257
•DS8870 Easy Tier Application, REDP-5014
•Get More Out of Your IT Infrastructure with IBM z13 I/O Enhancements, REDP-5134
•Getting Started with IBM Z Cyber Vault, SG24-8511
•Getting Started with IBM zHyperLink for z/OS, REDP-5493
•Getting started with z/OS Container Extensions and Docker, SG24-8457
•How does the MIDAW Facility Improve the Performance of FICON Channels Using DB2 and other workloads?, REDP-4201
•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 DS8000 Safeguarded Copy (Updated for DS8000 R9.2), REDP-5506
•IBM DS8000 and Transparent Cloud Tiering (DS8000 Release 9.1), SG24-8381
•IBM DS8870 Easy Tier Heat Map Transfer, REDP-5015
•IBM DS8870 Multiple Target Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy, REDP-5151
•IBM DS8880 Thin Provisioning (Updated for Release 8.5), REDP-5343
•IBM DS8900F Architecture and Implementation: Updated for Release 9.2, SG24-8456
•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 GDPS Family: An Introduction to Concepts and Capabilities, SG24-6374
•IBM System Storage DS8000: Host Attachment and Interoperability, SG24-8887
•IBM z/OS Global Mirror Planning, Operations, and Best Practices, REDP-4878
•IBM z/OS V2R2: Storage Management and Utilities, SG24-8289
•IBM z16 (3931) Technical Guide, SG24-8951
•IBM z16 Technical Introduction, SG24-8950
•IBM z16 Configuration Setup, SG24-8960
•IBM z15 (8562) Technical Guide, SG24-8852
•IBM z15 Technical Introduction, SG24-8850
•IBM Z Connectivity Handbook, SG24-5444
•IBM Z Functional Matrix, REDP-5157
•LDAP Authentication for IBM DS8000 Systems: Updated for DS8000 Release 9.1, REDP-5460
•Multiple Subchannel Sets: An Implementation View, REDP-4387
•Reduce Storage Occupancy and Increase Operations Efficiency with IBM zEnterprise Data Compression, SG24-8259
•System z End-to-End Extended Distance Guide, SG24-8047
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Other publications
The following publications are also relevant as further information sources:
•IBM IMS High Performance Image Copy for z/OS, Version 4 Release 2, User’s Guide, SC19-2756
•IBM Z Planning for Fiber Optic Links, GA23-1408
•z/OS DFSMS Advanced Copy Services, SC23-6847
•z/OS DFSMSdfp Storage Administration, SC23-6860
•z/OS DFSMS Using the New Functions, SC23-6857
Online resources
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•IBM Z product page:
•IBM storage for mainframe page:
•IBM Z Community:
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