zPDT 2016 Sysplex Extensions

Introduction

This chapter introduces the concepts of base sysplex and Parallel Sysplex for readers who might not be familiar with these environments. In particular, it describes the zPDT and AD/CD support for base and Parallel Sysplex.

The contents of the remainder of this document also is described.

This chapter includes the following topics:

•1.1, “What is sysplex?” on page 2

•1.2, “Base sysplex versus Parallel Sysplex” on page 2

•1.3, “Why did we create this document?” on page 5

•1.4, “Who is this deliverable aimed at?” on page 6

•1.5, “Differences ...