June 2003
Intermediate to advanced
464 pages
10h 33m
English
In this section, we introduce the devices that can be used by Linux on the mainframe. Then, we discuss some technical aspects of keeping data on the mainframe. This technical information can help you decide what to bring to Linux on the mainframe. The sections on the data management tasks that follow build on these technical concepts.
Because Linux on the mainframe supports both traditional mainframe devices and Open Standard storage devices, you have much freedom to choose where to place your data.
The basic functions of mainframe devices tend to be covered by generic device drivers. However, because manufacturers generally treat ...