IBM 990 - Manual (Page 167)

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Chapter 7.
Sysplex functions
This chapter describes the capabilities of the z990 to support coupling functions, including
Parallel Sysplex, Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex™ (GDPS®), and Intelligent
Resource Director.
The following topics are included:
7.1, “Parallel Sysplex” on page 156
7.2, “Sysplex and Coupling Facility considerations” on page 159
7.3, “System-managed CF structure duplexing” on page 169
7.4, “Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex” on page 172
7.5, “Intelligent Resource Director” on page 178
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