Book description
Abstract
This IBM® Redbooks® publication introduces the latest member of the IBM Z platform, the IBM z14 Model ZR1 (Machine Type 3907). It includes information about the Z environment and how it helps integrate data and transactions more securely, and provides insight for faster and more accurate business decisions.
The z14 ZR1 is a state-of-the-art data and transaction system
that delivers advanced capabilities, which are vital to any digital
transformation. The z14 ZR1 is designed for enhanced modularity,
which is in an industry standard footprint. This system excels at
the following tasks:
Securing data with pervasive encryption
Transforming a transactional platform into a data
powerhouse
Getting more out of the platform with IT Operational
Analytics
Providing resilience towards zero downtime
Accelerating digital transformation with agile service
delivery
Revolutionizing business processes
Mixing open source and Z technologies
This book explains how this system uses new innovations and
traditional Z strengths to satisfy growing demand for cloud,
analytics, and open source technologies. With the z14 ZR1 as the
base, applications can run in a trusted, reliable, and secure
environment that improves operations and lessens business risk.
Table of contents
- Front cover
- Notices
- Preface
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Chapter 1. The foundation of a trusted digital transformation
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1.1 The z14 ZR1: A secure and agile platform
- 1.1.1 Building and deploying highly secure cloud-based services
- 1.1.2 Securing data with pervasive encryption
- 1.1.3 Transforming a transactional platform into a data powerhouse
- 1.1.4 Getting more out of the platform with IT Operational Analytics
- 1.1.5 Providing resilience towards zero downtime
- 1.1.6 Accelerating digital transformation with agile service delivery
- 1.1.7 Revolutionizing business processes
- 1.1.8 Mixing open source and Z technologies
- 1.2 z14 ZR1 technical description
- 1.3 Software support
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1.1 The z14 ZR1: A secure and agile platform
- Chapter 2. IBM z14 ZR1 hardware overview
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Chapter 3. Supported features and functions
- 3.1 I/O features at a glance
- 3.2 Native PCIe features and integrated firmware processor
- 3.3 Storage connectivity
- 3.4 Network connectivity
- 3.5 Compression options
- 3.6 Cryptographic features
- 3.7 Coupling and clustering
- 3.8 Virtual Flash Memory
- 3.9 Server Time Protocol
- 3.10 Hardware Management Console and Support Element
- Chapter 4. Strengths of the z14 ZR1
- Chapter 5. Operating system support
- Back cover
Product information
- Title: IBM z14 Model ZR1 Technical Introduction
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2018
- Publisher(s): IBM Redbooks
- ISBN: 9780738457185
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