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This IBM Redbooks publication introduces the IBM System z9 Business Class (z9 BC) server, which provides the advantages of the IBM System z9 Enterprise Class (z9 EC) servers in a less expensive base. The z9 BC server is based on z/Architecture and provides extensions to this architecture. At the time of writing the z9 BC server is the latest product in this line. The z9 BC server provides the first implementation of zIIP special processors. It also provides an unprecedented range of capacity versions. This book provides basic information about new hardware functions and features, associated software support, and migration considerations. It is intended for systems engineers, hardware planners, and anyone else needing to understand the new elements. Readers are expected to be generally familiar with current IBM System z technology and terminology. This book is not intended as an introduction to mainframes. It is especially directed to readers most familiar with z890, z800, and earlier systems. Functions new in the existing IBM z9 servers are briefly mentioned because they may not be familiar to this set of readers.

In the simplest terms, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is a means by which unlike (or like) systems can communicate with one other despite differences between each system's heritage. The goal of SOA is allow the owning enterprises to combine the functionality of these systems so they can apply the functions to their business needs. This book shows you how you can exploit z/TPF as a transaction server, participating in a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) structure alongside WebSphere Application Server. After introducing z/TPF and the technologies critical to SOA, we position z/TPF as a provider in an SOA by explaining SOAP processing, communication bindings, and eXtensible Markup Language (XML) on z/TPF. Next, we show an SOA implementation example with z/TPF and WebSphere Application Server and discuss the use of z/TPF and Web services from a client perspective. We conclude with a discussion of z/TPF in an open systems environment. The book is organized as follows: Part 1. Overview and introduction to z/TPF Part 2. z/TPF as a provider in a Service Oriented Architecture Part 3. A Service Oriented Architecture example with z/TPF and WebSphere Application Server Part 4. z/TPF and Web Services from a client perspective Part 5. z/TPF in an open systems environment

This book provides students of information systems with the background knowledge and skills necessary to begin using the basic security facilities of IBM System z. It enables a broad understanding of both the security principles and the hardware and software components needed to insure that the mainframe resources and environment are secure. It also explains how System z components interface with some non-System z components. A multi-user, multi-application, multi-task environment such as System z requires a different level of security than that typically encountered on a single-user platform. In addition, when a mainframe is connected in a network to other processors, a multi-layered approach to security is recommended. Students are assumed to have successfully completed introductory courses in computer system concepts. Although this course looks into all the operating systems on System z, the main focus is on IBM z/OS. Thus, it is strongly recommended that students have also completed an introductory course on z/OS. Others who will benefit from this course include experienced data processing professionals who have worked with non-mainframe-based platforms, as well as those who are familiar with some aspects of the mainframe environment or applications but want to learn more about the security and integrity facilities and advantages offered by the mainframe environment.

This IBM Redbook shows the strengths of z/VM and how you can use these strengths to create a highly flexible test and production environment. Some of the strengths of z/VM that are shown in this book are that you can run Linux on z/VM, you can run a sysplex under z/VM, and you can develop code under z/VM for z/TPF. You can also provision Linux guests under z/VM. A vswitch allows you to connect all of your guests (all operating systems that run under z/VM) easily to the network. You can simulate your production environment on a sysplex. The intention of this book is to show the strengths of z/VM and how you can use these strengths to simulate your production environment and expand your application development and testing environments.

This IBM Redbook will help you plan, install, and configure the IBM System Storage DS6000 Copy Services functions in System z environments, and provides the details you need to implement and manage these functions. The book includes hints and tips. This document is intended to help you either to design and set up a new Copy Services installation, or to migrate from an existing installation. It also addresses functionality and terminology differences from other IBM Copy Services products. You can read this book in conjunction with the IBM Redbook IBM System Storage DS6000 Series: Architecture and Implementation, SG24-6781 . You may also wish to refer to the companion IBM Redbook for the DS6000 that supports the configuration of the Copy Services functions in open systems environments, IBM System Storage DS6000 Series: Copy Services in Open Environments, SG24-6783 .

The IBM System z9 109 has many new features that require careful planning and a comprehensive understanding of all available configuration options and tools. This IBM Redbook will help you install, tailor, configure, and maintain this new server. The book is presented in two parts: - Part 1 assists you in planning and implementing a comprehensive configuration and implementation path for your IBM System z9 109. - Part 2 presents configuration setup examples, and discusses each implementation scenario in detail. The publication describes the tools and steps needed to configure the IBM System z9 109 server. It is intended for systems engineers, hardware planners, and anyone who needs to understand z9-109 system configuration and implementation. It is not intended as an introduction to mainframes, however; readers are expected to be generally familiar with current zSeries technology and terminology. This redbook is part of a series. For a complete understanding of IBM System z9 109 capabilities, also refer to our companion Redbooks: - IBM System z9 109 Technical Introduction, SG24-6669 - IBM System z9 109 and eServer zSeries Connectivity Handbook, SG24-5444 -IBM System z9 109 Technical Guide, SG24-7124

This IBM Redbook introduces the IBM eServer zSeries 890, which represents the continuation of the scalable servers featured with the IBM eServer zSeries 990. The z890 is based on z/Architecture, the zSeries building blocks of the z990, and the virtualization technology of passed sever families. It is designed to be resilient in the unpredictable on demand world. The z890 is a single model server with a wide range of capacity settings, delivering significantly improved granularity and enriched functions over its predecessor. At the same time, the z890 is also introducing the new eServer zSeries Application Assist Processor (zAAP), which provides a Java execution environment. This publication provides information on the hardware and software features available with the z890. It also includes planning and migration considerations. This technical introduction is intended for hardware planners, system engineers, and consultants who need to understand the capabilities of the z890.

The IBM Eserver zSeries® 990 scalable server provides major extensions to the existing zSeries architecture and capabilities. The concept of Logical Channel Subsystems is added, and the maximum number of Processor Units and logical partitions is increased. These extensions provide the base for much larger zSeries servers. This IBM® Redbook is intended for IBM systems engineers, consultants, and customers who need to understand the zSeries 990 features, functions, availability, and services. This publication is part of a series. For a complete understanding of the z990 scalable server capabilities, also refer to our companion Redbooks: IBM Eserver zSeries 990 Technical Introduction, SG24-6863 IBM Eserver zSeries Connectivity Handbook, SG24-5444 Note that the information in this book includes features and functions announced on April 7, 2004, and that certain functionality is not available until hardware Driver Level 55 is installed on the z990 server.

Since the initial availability of the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) there have been many modifications and additional functionality. The original ESS Implementation Guide was written in November 1999. The 2002 version is an updated guide that includes all of the changes since then. This IBM Redbook is a guide for the installation, implementation, and administration activities of the ESS in both the S/390 and open systems environments. It will help you plan and accomplish the installation, tailoring, and configuration of the ESS in your environment. It explains how you can use the functions available for the ESS to efficiently manage your disk storage data as well as the ESS, once it is operative. We cover the latest announcements on the ESS: disk capacity intermix; 72.8 GB capacity disk drive; flexible configurations; Control Unit Initiated Reconfiguration (CUIR) support; large volume support (LVS); read from secondary; ESS Master Console; Subsystem Device Driver (SDD) and the Command Line Interface (CLI) support for additional operating systems; INRANGE Channel Extender support; TPF support for PPRC and FlashCopy. We also provide information on the new models F10 and F20; FICON native host attachment; new Fibre Channel/FICON host adapters (short wave and long wave); Linux support for Intel-based servers and zSeries servers; iSeries and AS/400 support for copy services; and new cache options.

This redbook is unique in its detailed coverage of sharing and partitioning IBM 3494 and IBM 3495 Tape Library Dataservers in multiple host system environments. It provides the following: Introduction to sharing and partitioning an IBM Automated Tape Library Dataserver Overview of IBM Automated Tape Library Dataservers including the IBM Magstar Virtual Tape Server Description of software environments that support IBM IBM Automated Tape Library Dataservers Discussion of the basic concepts of sharing and partitioning Implementation steps required to share and partition IBM Automated Tape Library Dataservers on the MVS/ESA, VM/ESA, VSE/ESA, AIX/6000, OS/400, and TPF platforms. This document is written for storage system specialists. Some knowledge of tape library systems is assumed.