Communication Controller for Linux on System z - Library

A Structured Approach to Modernizing the SNA Environment

The focus of this IBM Redbook is networking infrastructure aspects of modernizing an SNA network environment. Additionally, modernizing SNA concerns itself with how to modernize access to existing SNA core business applications.

Last updated: 10 Mar 2008

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IBM Communication Controller for Linux on System z V1.2.1 Implementation Guide

This IBM Redbook will help you to install, tailor, and configure the IBM Communication Controller for Linux on System z (CCL) V1.2.1. It focuses on the migration of IBM 3745/46 hardware functions and the IBM Network Control Program (NCP) to a CCL environment, and gives easy-to-understand, step-by-step guidance.

Last updated: 10 Mar 2008

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IBM Communication Controller Migration Guide

IBM communication controllers have reliably carried the bulk of the world's business traffic for more than 30 years. Over the years, IBM controllers have been enhanced to the point that the functional capabilities of the current products, the 3745 Communication Controller and the 3746 Nways Multiprotocol Controller.

Last updated: 10 Mar 2008

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z/VM and Linux on IBM System z: The Virtualization Cookbook for SLES9

This IBM Redbook describes how to setup your own Linux virtual servers on IBM zSeries and System z9 under z/VM . It adopts a cookbook format that provides a clearly documented set of procedures for installing and configuring z/VM in an LPAR and then installing and customizing Linux.

Last updated: 10 Mar 2008

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IBM Communication Controller for Linux on System z V1.3

IBM Communication Controller for Linux™ on System z is software that emulates IBM 3745 hardware and runs in the mainframe. Communication Controller for Linux (CCL) provides an attractive migration solution, integrating the latest networking hardware with mission-critical existing software.

Last updated: 17 Nov 2008

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Capacity planning for SNI, boundary function and X.25 over TCP/IP

This document contains capacity planning information for SNA Network Interconnect (SNI) , boundary function (BF) and IBM X.25 over TCP/IP (XOT) configurations.

Last updated: 10 Mar 2008

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CCL Information CD

This is a CD image which contains information about Communication Controller for Linux on System z (CCL) including samples, presentations, whitepapers, redbooks, and more.

Last updated: 10 Mar 2008

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Installation and Documentation Notes

General installation and usage common problems and frequently asked questions

Last updated: 10 Mar 2008

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Supported features cross reference

These documents provide a cross reference for you to compare the features supported by the IBM 37xx Communication Controller to those supported by Communication Controller for Linux.

Last updated: 10 Mar 2008

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Supported Hardware

IBM Communication Controller for Linux on System z hardware specific supported levels.

Last updated: 10 Mar 2008

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Supported Kernels

IBM Communication Controller for Linux on System z (CCL) Linux Kernel and related Software Requirements

Last updated: 10 Mar 2008

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What are the Planning and Design Issues for the Communication Controller for Linux on System z? Frequently Asked Question

To navigate through the Microsoft Word document move mouse over heading links and you will be prompted to hold down the Ctrl key and click the mouse to jump to that section.

Last updated: 10 Mar 2008

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Sample configurations

Presentations containing sample configurations

Last updated: 20 May 2008

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CCL product documentation

Documentation for the Communication Controller for Linux on System z. This documentation is also available on the product CD.

Last updated: 07 Mar 2008

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A SNA Modernization example for Linux on System z

A company's SNA Modernization project involved replacing legacy 3745/3746 Communication Controllers with Linux on System z solutions. The attached white papers provide migration examples for Communication Controller for Linux on System z (CCL) and Communications Server for Linux on System z.

Last updated: 07 Mar 2008

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Communication Controller replacement strategy

You’ve made significant investments in key systems network architecture (SNA) applications, but your SNA infrastructure is dwindling. And you still have many business partner relationships that require IBM® VTAM and 37xx Communication Controller hardware, as well as the Network Control Program (NCP) software.

Last updated: 07 Mar 2008

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IBM Communication Controller for Linux on System z9 and zSeries V1.2.1

This whitepaper, written by Anura Guruge from IT In-Depth discusses CCL V1.2.1.

Last updated: 07 Mar 2008

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Network Management for IBM Communication Controller for Linux on System z (CCL) Data Link Switching (DLSw)

This document explains the network management strategy for Data Link Switching (DLSw) on the IBM Communication Controller for Linux on System z (CCL).

Last updated: 07 Mar 2008

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