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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:
“Parallel Sysplex” on page 154
“Sysplex and Coupling Facility considerations” on page 157
“System-managed CF structure duplexing” on page 167
“Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex” on page 170
“Intelligent Resource Director” on page 176
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