This IBM® Redbooks® publication helps you install, configure, and maintain the IBM z15™ (machine types 8561 and 8562) systems. The z15 systems offers new functions that require a comprehensive understanding of the available configuration options. This book presents configuration setup scenarios, and describes implementation examples in detail.

This publication is intended for systems engineers, hardware planners, and anyone who needs to understand IBM Z® configuration and implementation. Readers should be familiar with IBM Z technology and terminology. For more information about the functions of the z15 systems, see IBM z15 Technical Introduction, SG24-8850, IBM z15 (8561) Technical Guide, SG24-8851 and IBM z15 (8562) Technical Guide, SG24-8852.

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Planning considerations

Chapter 3. Preparing for a new IBM z15 system

Chapter 4. Preparing an input/out configuration program to use the CHPID Mapping Tool

Chapter 5. The production input/output definition file and setting up the central processor complex

Chapter 6. Configuring network features

Chapter 7. Defining console communication

Chapter 8. Preparing for IBM Parallel Sysplex and configuring Server Time Protocol

Chapter 9. Defining Coupling Facility links

Chapter 10. Specialized features

Chapter 11. Adding logical partitions and operating system configurations

Chapter 12. Adding storage devices

Chapter 13. Adding network devices

Chapter 14. Adding coupling connectivity

Chapter 15. Adding Peripheral Component Interconnect Express devices

Appendix A. Additional material