Steps for configuring scenario 1 - sysplex distributor load balancing to DataPower

Sysplex distributor is used for load balancing of two processing tiers in scenario 1, a DataPower® tier and a z/OS® application tier, both of which are clustered for high availability and scalability.

Before you begin

All z/OS systems within the sysplex that can act as the tier 1 sysplex distributor for DataPower (active or backup) must be z/OS V1R11 or later.
Evaluate workloads to be routed to DataPower, and understand the distribution tiers and routing options. See Scenario 1 overview - sysplex distributor load balancing to DataPower.

Procedure

Perform the following steps to configure sysplex distributor and the DataPower appliances:

Configure sysplex distributor tier 1 distributed DVIPAs and ports.
Configure DataPower appliances to work with a tier 1 sysplex distributor and act as targets of the tier 1 DVIPAs and ports.
Configure a distributed DVIPA for the target z/OS application servers used by the group of DataPower appliances (optional).