Related publications
The publications listed in this section are considered particularly suitable for a more detailed discussion of the topics covered in this document.
IBM Redbooks
For information on ordering these publications, see
“How to get IBM Redbooks” on page 372. Note that some of the documents referenced here may be available in softcopy only.
•Server Time Protocol Planning Guide, SG24-7280-02
•Systems Programmer’s Guide to z/OS System Logger, SG24-6898
•zSeries Connectivity Handbook, SG24-5444
•Systems Programmer’s Guide to Resource Recovery Services (RRS), SG24-6980
•Introducing the IBM 2074 Control Unit, SG24-5966
•Achieving the Highest Levels of Parallel Sysplex Availability, SG24-6061
•OSA-Express Integrated Console Controller Implementation Guide, SG24-6364
•Systems Programmer’s Guide to: z/OS System Logger, SG24-6898
Other publications
These publications are also relevant as further information sources:
•z/OS MVS Setting Up a Sysplex, SA22-7625
•z/OS MVS Programming: Resource Recovery, SA22-7616
•Processor Resource/Systems Manager Planning Guide, SB10-7036
•HCD Planning, GA22-7525
•System-Managed CF Structure Duplexing, GM13-0103
•z/OS MVS Planning: Operations, SA22-7601
•z/OS MVS Sysplex Services Guide, SA22-7617
•z/OS Parallel Sysplex Services Reference, SA22-7618
•z/OS MVS Routing and Descriptor Codes, SA22-7624
•z/OS System Commands, SA22-7627
•z/OS and OS390 Managed System Infrastructure for Operations: Setting Up and Using, SC33-7968
•z/OS MVS Initialization and Tuning Reference, SA22-7592
•z/OS MVS: Installation Exits, SA22-7593
•z/OS MVS Diagnosis: Reference, GA22-7588
•Server Time Protocol Planning Guide, SG24-7280
•Server Time Protocol Implementation Guide, SG24-7281
•IBM System z Connectivity Handbook, SG24-5444
•z/OS MVS Programming: Authorized Assembler Services Guide, SA22-7608
Online resources
These web sites are also relevant as further information sources:
•z/OS home page
•For GDPS information, refer to the GDPS home page at:
•The following URL provides CF considerations and CFLEVEL information, including z9 functions:
•It is highly recommended to run the coupling facility structure sizer tool (CFSIZER) after doing a CFCC upgrade. The CFSIZER is provided via the following URL:
•For details to the technical white paper: System-Managed CF Structure Duplexing, GM13-0103, which is available at:
•For information on availability for a Parallel Sysplex, see:
•There are several tools, wizards, and tech papers linked from the IBM Parallel Sysplex URL:
•Removing a z/OS System from a sysplex on the IBM Parallel Sysplex home page at:
How to get IBM Redbooks
You can search for, view, or download Redbooks, Redpapers, Hints and Tips, draft publications and Additional materials, as well as order hardcopy Redbooks or CD-ROMs, at this Web site: