IBM System Storage FlashCopy Manager V5.1 enhances z/OS
automation tools with greater performance and usability
IBM Canada Ltd.
Software Announcement A08-1156
August 26, 2008
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IBM® System
Storagetm FlashCopy® Manager
V5.1 is a z/OS-based tool that is designed to significantly simplify the effort
required to configure and maintain full volume FlashCopy environments and to create
sets of jobs that can be used to operate on that environment. It supports FlashCopy operations
on IBM ESS, DS6000tm,
and DS8000tm subsystems.
The FlashCopy Manager
is designed to:
- Simplify the configuration generation process via an ISPF dialogue, with
both interactive and batch execution options. Batch execution of the configuration
and job build process is designed to eliminate the need for manual user actions,
when volser or storage group selection options are used and the FlashCopy configurations
change because of changes to volsers or storage groups.
- Use high-performance programs to operate on the FlashCopy configuration.
- Include status steps that allow for easy synchronization with other jobs
that depend on completion of a change of state of the FlashCopy environment.
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FlashCopy Manager
is a z/OS-based tool that is designed to significantly simplify the effort
required to configure and maintain full volume FlashCopy environments and to create
sets of jobs that can be used to operate on that environment. It supports FlashCopy operations
on IBM System
Storage ESS, DS6000, and DS8000 subsystems.
FlashCopy Manager
V5.1 is designed to:
- Simplify the creation of full volume FlashCopy configurations and the development
of jobs used to manage those configurations.
- Support Basic and Incremental modes of operation.
- Provide support for establishing and updating FlashCopy relationships with and without
consistency.
- Support FlashCopy operations
using INBAND PPRC capability, to control FlashCopy operations in remote subsystems
and Global Mirror environments. (The use of INBAND PPRC functions requires
that FlashCopy Manager
be used with PPRC Manager-created configuration data sets.)
- Provide high-performance programs that reduce the long busy time associated
with creation or update of consistent FlashCopy relationships.
FlashCopy Manager
is designed to be a z/OS® tool supplement to the strategic IBM Business Continuity
automation tools z/OS TotalStorage® Productivity Centre (TPC) for Replication
and GDPS. Together with IBM System Storage PPRC Manager, it also provides
a basic z/OS IBM Copy
Services tool where the customer requirement is only for BC Tier 1 to 4 point-in-time z/OS recovery
(that is, recovery based on periodic point-in-time copy).
Both the FlashCopy Manager
and the PPRC Manager software program products use a common style of ISPF
interface, operate in a very similar fashion, and are designed to complement
each other. A user familiar with one will find the other easy to learn and
use.
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z/OS V1.7.
or later
Refer also to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements sections.
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August 29, 2008
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FlashCopy Manager
is a z/OS-based tool that is designed to significantly simplify configuring
full volume FlashCopy environments
and creating sets of jobs that can be used to operate on that environment.
It supports FlashCopy operations
on IBM System
Storage ESS, DS6000, and DS8000 subsystems.
Applications of full volume FlashCopy span the range from a "stand-alone
process" to being embedded into a complex business process. FlashCopy technology
can be used to create a point-in-time copy of production data to be used to
recover from software data corruption (a "stand-alone process"). It can be
used create a copy of production data that will be subsequently transferred
to tape for some type of backup process or the data on the FlashCopy target
volumes might be transferred to a remote site using PPRC technology. Flash
Copy Manager-created jobs can be used to create FlashCopies of data from PPRC
secondary devices without requiring changes to the PPRC environment. FlashCopy is
a basic component of an IBM Global Mirror solution. FlashCopy Manager includes functions
that make it easy to implement any of these types of business solutions.
FlashCopy Manager
- important aspects
- FlashCopy Manager
uses an ISPF dialogue to define the FlashCopy configuration and to create
the jobs that can be used to operate on that environment.
- The selection criteria for FlashCopy Source devices and of Target
devices is done by specifying any combination of the following criteria:
- Device number ranges
- Volsers (with wildcard capability)
- Storage groups
- The ISPF dialogue can be executed as a batch job, which makes it possible
to include volsers and storage groups in the selection criteria and eliminate
the need for manual interaction when volsers and storage groups change over
time.
- Includes status steps that allow for easy synchronization with other
jobs that depend on completion of a change of state of the FlashCopy environment.
This capability is critical to implementing solutions that require synchronization
of other jobs with completion of background FlashCopies.
- Creating an exact copy of data on a FlashCopy target volume can create
IPL problems, due to duplicate volsers; FlashCopy Manager can eliminate this
type of problem in some types of business applications.
- FlashCopy Manager
can be used to FlashCopy to
volumes that are not in the IOGEN for the LPAR running the FlashCopy Manager.
This capability can be used to help installations with very large I/O configurations
that encounter device number limit problems.
- The FlashCopy Manager
job that is used to establish FlashCopy relationships can be imbedded
into a job stream that uses the IBM DB2® Cloning Tool or the Rocket Mainstar
Volume Conflict Rename (VCR) program, to create fully operational cloned DB2 environments.
In these environments, the FlashCopy target volumes may be either on-line or
offline.
Interoperability
FlashCopy Manager
V5.1 supports FlashCopy Level
2 capability of the following DASD-based subsystems:
- IBM 1750
(DS6000)
- IBM 2105
(ESS)
- IBM 2107
(DS8000)
For current interoperability and support materials, visit
- http://www.ibm.com/storage/support
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing
details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
- http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html
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The FlashCopy Manager
and PPRC Manager are tools designed to be supplementary to IBM strategic
Business Continuity automation offerings such as GDPS®, GDPS HyperSwaptm Manager, and other tools.
Such tools are typically used when specific services functions or configurations
are needed, that the strategic Business Continuity automation tools are not
designed to provide. Examples of these specialized needs include:
- Point-in-time FlashCopy performance enhancements
- Technology migrations from non-IBM copy services to IBM copy services
- Data centre migrations
- Disk subsystem reconfiguration, with associated data movement
- Ability to integrate and exploit IBM Advanced Copy Services into the production z/OS batch
environment, using existing z/OS job schedulers
- The situation where client requirement will only be for lower BC Tiers
1 to 4 disaster recovery (that is, periodic point-in-time copy is basis for
recovery)
FlashCopy Manager
is typically used when:
- As a supplement to z/OS TPC for Replication or GDPS, when a z/OS IBM Storage client requires significant IBM z/OS FlashCopy performance
enhancements over and above standard IBM TSO, DFSMStm, or ANTRQST invocation methods
- When, compared to non-IBM point-in-time disk copy services, one or more
of the following are needed:
- A tool to enable fast migration from non-IBM z/OS storage point-in-time copy, to IBM FlashCopy
- Significant z/OS Unit Control Block constraint relief in order to
enable the use of FlashCopy
- A set of unique z/OS tools to integrate and dynamically manage IBM FlashCopy into
a existing z/OS production
and batch environment
- A z/OS-familiar ISPF interface is be preferred for control and management
of IBM FlashCopy
- A tool that executes from z/OS, to control full volume FlashCopy for
z/Linux, z/VM®,
or z/TPF
- An affordable z/OS enablement tool, when the requirement is only for
lower criticality BC Tier 1-4 local point-in-time recovery (that is, periodic
point-in-time copy for disaster recovery)
FlashCopy Manager
and its companion program product, PPRC Manager, provide z/OS batch jobs
that are designed to supplement strategic IBM business continuity automation tools
such as z/OS TPC
for Replication and GDPS.
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For information regarding the companion product, PPRC Manager V5.1, refer
to Software Announcement A08-1187, dated August 26, 2008.
Product identification number
Subscription and
Program PID number Support PID number
5635-FCN 5635-FCM
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Program Program
name VRM number
IBM System Storage FlashCopy Manager V5.1 5.1.0 5635-FCN
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No classes are scheduled specifically for this tool. IBM offers standard
implementation classes on FlashCopy.
More information is available at
- http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/
You can also visit
- http://www.ibm.com/training
Search on FlashCopy.
Call IBM training at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for catalogues,
schedules, and enrollments.
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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
- http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi
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No hardcopy publications are shipped with this product.
The publication IBM System Storage FlashCopy Manager User's Guide (G325-2632)
will be available at no charge from The IBM Publications Centre on August 29, 2008.
- http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order
The Publications Centre is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications
and marketing material.
Note: For new orders, the product Program Directory is shipped with the
program package. Refer to the Packaging section.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
This program runs only on System ztm processors with z/OS 1.7, or later.
Software requirements
z/OS 1.7,
or later, is required.
Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) at any current supported
level is required.
Either the REXXtm run-time
library or the REXX Alternate
Library at any current supported level is required.
Additionally, companion tools such as GDPS, GDPS HyperSwap Manager, or IBM Tivoli® z/OS Productivity
Centre for Replication must be purchased separately, if required for the user
application.
To implement a Global Mirror environment that uses both PPRC and FlashCopy functions,
using the FlashCopy Manager
and PPRC Manager, both of these tools would be required.
The program's specifications and specified operating environment information
may be found in documentation accompanying the program, if available, such
as a readme file, or other information published by IBM, such as an announcement. Documentation
and other program content may be supplied only in the English language.
Performance considerations
FlashCopy Manager
can provide significant performance improvements relative to standard management
tools used today.
Planning information
Packaging
The following are shipped with new orders of IBM System Storage FlashCopy Manager
Version 5.1:
- IBM System
Storage FlashCopy Manager
V5.1.0 product tape **
- IBM System
Storage FlashCopy Manager
V5.1.0 Program Directory, GI11-2904
- License Information for IBM System Storage FlashCopy Manager Version 5 Release
1 Modification 0 (L-WSMH-7DPPG4), GC53-1128
** Both CBPDO tape and direct electronic download are options of the ShopzSeries
order process.
Refer to the Ordering information section for supply order numbers.
Supply contents are also orderable using media feature 5802.
The IBM System
Storage FlashCopy Manager
User's Guide, G325-2632, should be downloaded from the IBM Publications Centre prior to product
installation. Refer to the Publications section.
This product will be available via CBPDO beginning September 5, 2008.
Security, auditability, and control
FlashCopy Manager
V5.1 uses the security and auditability features of the host System z hardware
and software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation
of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls
in application systems and communication facilities.
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Orders may be placed by calling ibm.com, Americas at 800-IBM-CALL
(426-2255).
Charge metric
Part number or
Program name PID number Charge metric
IBM System Storage 5635-FCN per Site **
FlashCopy Manager
V5.1
** Site definitions for non-Parallel Sysplex and Parallel Sysplex® System z installations
vary. Refer to the Ordering information and Prices sections.
Ordering z/OS through the Internet
ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order
your z/OS ServerPac
or CBPDO. It will analyze your current installation, determine the correct
product migration, and present your new configuration based on z/OS. Additional
products can also be added to your order (including determination of whether
all product requisites are satisfied). ShopzSeries is available in the U.S.
and several countries in Europe. In countries where ShopzSeries is not available
yet, contact your IBM representative (or IBM Business Partner) to handle your order
via the traditional IBM ordering process. For more details and availability,
visit the ShopzSeries Web site at
- https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/ShopzSeries/ShopzSeries.jsp
To order, specify the program product number and the appropriate license
or charge option. Also, specify the desired distribution medium.
Program Name: IBM System Storage FlashCopy Manager V5
Program PID: 5635-FCN
Basic license one-time charge
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S014ZW5 FlashCopy Manager V5 Basic OTC, per site
Orderable Language Distribution
supply ID medium
S014ZWB English 3480 Tape
Subscription and Support PID: 5635-FCM
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S014V98 FlashCopy Manager S&S Basic ASC,
per Site SW S&S
No charge, decline
SW S&S
Orderable Distribution
supply ID Language medium
S0155RK English Hardcopy
The following table is for Caribbean North countries only.
Program name: IBM System Storage FlashCopy Manager V5
Program PID: 5635-FCN
One-time
charge
Feature description feature number
1 Site A4CL
250 Site N/A
Distribution Medium
medium description feature
number Language
3480 Tape 5802 English
Subscription and Support PID: 5635-FCM
S&S S&S
Support annual decline
for charge no-charge
Support for program feature feature
program name number number number
FlashCopy Mgr 5635-FCN A4CE
1 Site A4CD
250 Site N/A
Distribution Medium
medium feature
description number Language
Hardcopy 6001 English
Basic license
System
z Site definitions
- For the purposes of licensing IBM FlashCopy Manager and IBM PPRC Manager
only, "site" is defined as the standard distance capability of the System z Parallel
Sysplex. If the primary and secondary systems are within the standard
distance capability of the System z Parallel Sysplex (currently
100 km using the Server Timer Protocol), then this counts as one site, and
only one FlashCopy manager
license is required.
- If the primary and secondary systems in a System z Parallel Sysplex are installed
further apart than the defined standard distance capability, separate licenses
are required for each system installation of FlashCopy Manager.
Note that due to the one-time migrational usage and toolkit nature of these
program products, this definition of "site" for licensing purposes is specific
to IBM FlashCopy Manager
and IBM PPRC
Manager. This definition of "site" does not apply to the licensing for any
other IBM program
products.
ShopzSeries download and CBPDO options are available.
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CBPDO, ServerPac, and SystemPac).
CBPDO and ServerPac are offered for Internet delivery, where ShopzSeries
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refer to the ShopzSeries help information at
- http://www.software.ibm.com/ShopzSeries
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ordering process. Based on your customer environment, it is recommended that
the highest possible density tape media is selected. Currently offered media
types are:
- CBPDOs - 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, and 3592*
- ServerPacs - 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, and 3592*
- SystemPacs - 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, and 3592*
*3592 is highest density media. Selecting 3592 will ship the fewest number
of media.
Once a product becomes generally available, it will be included in the
next ServerPac and SystemPac® monthly update.
Production of software product orders will begin on the planned general
availability date.
- CBPDO shipments will begin one week after general availability.
- ServerPac shipments will begin two weeks
after inclusion in ServerPac.
- SystemPac shipments
will begin four weeks after inclusion in SystemPac due to additional customization,
and data input verification.
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You may not copy and use this program on another computer without paying
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Volume orders (IVO)
No
Passport Advantage applies
No
Usage restriction
Yes
You are authorized to use the program to manage the FlashCopy function on an IBM TotalStorage Enterprise
Storage Server® Model 800, IBM TotalStorage Enterprise
Storage Server F20, IBM System Storage DS6000, and IBM System Storage DS8000.
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Yes
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No
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified
education institution customers.
Academic use allowance: Yes
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transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help
you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled
solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the
service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed
to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem
resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate,
but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic
Services Agent.
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replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services
and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources
for assistance in resolving technical problems.
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Service Agenttm is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server.
It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic,
client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically
reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to
deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and
performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent
is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer
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for your IBM server.
To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit
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Prices are subject to change without notice.
GST, QST, and sales taxes, where applicable, are extra.
Program Name: IBM System Storage FlashCopy Manager V5
Program PID: 5635-FCN
Basic license one-time charge
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S014ZW5 FlashCopy Mgr V5 Basic OTC, per Site
Subscription and Support PID: 5635-FCM
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S014V98 FlashCopy Mgr S&S Basic ASC,
per Site SW S&S
No charge, decline
SW S&S
The following is applicable to Caribbean North countries only.
Program name: IBM System Storage FlashCopy Manager V5
Program PID: 5635-FCN
One-time
charge
Feature description feature number
1 Site A4CL
Subscription and Support PID: 5635-FCM
S&S S&S
Support annual decline
for charge no-charge
Support for program feature feature
program name number number number
FlashCopy 5635-FCN A4CE
Manager
1 Site A4CD
S&S
Support registration
for no-charge
Support for program feature
program name number number
-
FlashCopy Mgr 5635-PPM
Manager
1 Site A4CF
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