IBM Z
IBM z17 Technical Introduction
Introduces the newest members of the IBM Z® family: the IBM z17™ ME1, IBM z17 ME2, and IBM z17 MER. Focuses on the architectural design strengths and software ecosystem that enable organizations to address modern enterprise requirements.
Power
IBM Power11 Scale-Out Servers: Introduction and Overview
IBM Power11 scale-out servers are designed to meet the evolving demands of modern enterprises. They offer an integrated, end-to-end infrastructure stack that delivers high performance, robust security, and operational agility.
Storage hardware
IBM Storage DS8A00 Architecture and Implementation Guide: Updated for Release 10.1
Describes the concepts, architecture, and implementation of the IBM DS8A00 family
Residencies
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z/OS Patch Velocity: A practical framework for the AI era
z/OS Patch Velocity: A practical framework for the AI era
IBM Z software
IBM Z software
30 October 2026, Redbooks Experience
The accelerating pace of software vulnerability discovery, driven in part by modern AI-assisted research tools, has rendered traditional mainframe maintenance cadences insufficient. IBM's delivery of critical security fixes has tripled in recent years, yet many organizations continue to rely on quarterly or semiannual Recommended Service Upgrade (RSU) cycles that were designed for a slower...
IBM Fibre Channel Endpoint Security for IBM DS8000 and IBM Z
Storage solutions
Storage solutions
29 October 2026, Redbooks
This IBM Redbooks® publication provides comprehensive guidance on installing, configuring, and utilizing IBM Fibre Channel Endpoint Security (IFCES). The primary focus of this publication centers on securing critical Fibre Channel connections between IBM Z host servers and IBM DS8000 storage systems that support the IFCES framework. IFCES establishes a trusted storage network by delivering two...
Cyber Resiliency and Scanning with IBM Storage Sentinel and Index Engines CyberSense
Storage software
Storage software
29 October 2026, Redbooks
This document presents IBM Storage Defender Sentinel as a comprehensive cyber‑resiliency solution that protects enterprise data by combining immutable storage snapshots with AI‑driven anomaly detection. It explains how the solution continuously creates and scans application‑consistent copies of data to identify ransomware, corruption, and other threats-even those that evade traditional...
IBM z17 (9175) Technical Guide
IBM Z
IBM Z
26 October 2026, Redbooks
This IBM Redbooks® publication describes the features and functions of the latest IBM Z® platform member, which is built with the IBM Telum® II processor: the IBM z17™ (machine type 9175). It includes details about the IBM z17 processor design, I/O innovations, security features, and supported operating systems. The IBM Z platform is known for its security, resiliency, performance, and...
IBM b-type Gen 8 Installation, Migration, and Best Practices GuideIBM b-type Gen 8 Installation, Migration, and Best Practices Guide
Storage hardware
Storage hardware
21 October 2026, Redbooks Experience
The IBM® b-type Gen 8 Fibre Channel directors and switches provide a resilient, scalable, and secure foundation for modern data centers, supporting virtualization, hybrid cloud, and next-generation NVMe and flash storage workloads. This IBM Redbooks® publication helps administrators design, implement, and migrate to an IBM b-type Gen 8 SAN. It provides an overview of key hardware and software...
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