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Chapter 5. Sysplex functions
This chapter describes the capabilities of the z900 to support coupling functions including
Parallel Sysplex, Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS), and Intelligent
Resource Director.
The following topics are included:
“Parallel Sysplex” on page 176
“Coupling Facility support” on page 179
“System-managed CF structure duplexing” on page 185
“Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex” on page 187
“Intelligent Resource Director” on page 194
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