The Parallel Sysplex Configuration redbooks consist of three volumes that help

you design and configure a Parallel Sysplex. These redbooks assist you in

making the key hardware and software choices necessary to meet your

performance, capacity, and availability requirements.

In addition to discussing many sysplex-related topics not documented elsewhere,

these books contain, for the IBM large systems customer, practical information

that has been collected from many sources and brought together into a single,

comprehensive reference.

The redbooks provide rules of thumb for configuring a Parallel Sysplex. They

discuss central processing complex sizing, CF sizing, the Sysplex Timer,

connectivity guidelines, the implications of Parallel Sysplex for IBM software

such as OS/390 V2R8 and related subsystem configurations, and useful tools and

services. Network, systems management and availability considerations are

also discussed.

These redbooks are a starting point for those involved in designing and

configuring a Parallel Sysplex. They also may be used by those already having

a Parallel Sysplex when further exploitation is being considered. The books

refer to other relevant publications that cover specific areas in more depth.

This book replaces Parallel Sysplex Configuation: Cookbook -- SG24-2076-00

1.0 CPC and CF Configuration in Parallel Sysplex

2.0 A Structured View of CF Structures

Appendix A. Tools and Services Catalog

Appendix B. RMF Reporting in Parallel Sysplex

Appendix C. System Logger Considerations

Appendix D. Tuning DB2 Structures

Appendix E. Functional Differences between I BM 9672-Based CPCs

Appendix F. MSU Values for Selected I BM CPCs and CFs