Typically, IBM Redbooks content is created through a residency process and is generally published after that process is complete.
IBM Redbooks content is available in various formats for download at no cost on this site. Much of the content is also available on Google Play books and Apple iBookstore.
IBM Redbooks core content typically provides positioning and value guidance, installation and implementation experiences, typical solution scenarios, and step-by-step "how-to" guidelines. It sometimes reflects working experiences about a specific topic and often includes sample code and other support materials that are also available as downloads from this site. Shorter Redbooks content (such as papers and guides) often focuses on a business view of technology that solves business issues, provides business value, or enables competitive advantage by applying existing technologies or exploring a roadmap for emerging technologies.