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Coupling Facility
In IBM mainframe computers, a Coupling Facility or CF is a piece of computer hardware which allows multiple processors to access the same data.
In IBM mainframe computers, a Coupling Facility or CF is a piece of computer hardware which allows multiple processors to access the same data.
Dynamic Logical Partitioning
Dynamic Logical Partitioning (DLPAR), is the capability of a logical partition (LPAR) to be reconfigured dynamically, without having to shut down the operating system that runs in the LPAR...
Dynamic Logical Partitioning (DLPAR), is the capability of a logical partition (LPAR) to be reconfigured dynamically, without having to shut down the operating system that runs in the LPAR...
Extended Remote Copy
Extended Remote Copy or XRC is an IBM zSeries and System z9 mainframe computer technology for data replication.
Extended Remote Copy or XRC is an IBM zSeries and System z9 mainframe computer technology for data replication.
FlashCopy
FlashCopy is an IBM feature supported on various IBM storage devices that makes it possible to create, nearly instantaneously, Point in Time copies of entire logical volumes or data sets.
FlashCopy is an IBM feature supported on various IBM storage devices that makes it possible to create, nearly instantaneously, Point in Time copies of entire logical volumes or data sets.
HiperSocket
HiperSockets is an IBM technology for high-speed communications between partitions on a server with a hypervisor.
HiperSockets is an IBM technology for high-speed communications between partitions on a server with a hypervisor.
IBM Hardware Management Console
Hardware Management Console is a technology invented by IBM for the purpose of providing a standard interface to configuring and operating partitioned (also known as an LPAR or virtualized syste...
Hardware Management Console is a technology invented by IBM for the purpose of providing a standard interface to configuring and operating partitioned (also known as an LPAR or virtualized syste...
IBM MIDAW
Modified Indirect Data Address Words (MIDAWs) are a channel programming capability of the IBM System z9 processor.
Modified Indirect Data Address Words (MIDAWs) are a channel programming capability of the IBM System z9 processor.
IBM Parallel Sysplex
In computing, a Parallel Sysplex is a cluster of IBM mainframes acting together as a single system image with z/OS. Used for disaster recovery, Parallel Sysplex combines data sharing and parall...
In computing, a Parallel Sysplex is a cluster of IBM mainframes acting together as a single system image with z/OS. Used for disaster recovery, Parallel Sysplex combines data sharing and parall...
IBM z10 (microprocessor)
The z10 is a microprocessor chip made by IBM for their System z10 mainframe computers, released February 26, 2008.
The z10 is a microprocessor chip made by IBM for their System z10 mainframe computers, released February 26, 2008.
IBM z196 (microprocessor)
The z196 microprocessor is a chip made by IBM for their zEnterprise 196 mainframe computers, announced on July 22, 2010.
The z196 microprocessor is a chip made by IBM for their zEnterprise 196 mainframe computers, announced on July 22, 2010.
Input/Output Configuration Program
The new I/O architecture used a 16-bit Channel Path Id (CHPID); the Channel Subsystem was responsible for mapping the CHPID to the channel and device numbers, for queuing I/O reques...
The new I/O architecture used a 16-bit Channel Path Id (CHPID); the Channel Subsystem was responsible for mapping the CHPID to the channel and device numbers, for queuing I/O reques...
Integrated Facility for Linux
The Integrated Facility for Linux is an IBM mainframe processor dedicated to running the Linux operating system, with or without z/VM. IFLs are one of three types of IBM mainframe processors exp...
The Integrated Facility for Linux is an IBM mainframe processor dedicated to running the Linux operating system, with or without z/VM. IFLs are one of three types of IBM mainframe processors exp...
Intelligent Resource Director
On IBM mainframes running the z/OS operating system, Intelligent Resource Director (IRD) is software that automates the management of CPU resources and certain I/O resources.
On IBM mainframes running the z/OS operating system, Intelligent Resource Director (IRD) is software that automates the management of CPU resources and certain I/O resources.
Logical partition (virtual computing platform)
A logical partition, commonly called an LPAR, is a subset of computer's hardware resources, virtualized as a separate computer.
A logical partition, commonly called an LPAR, is a subset of computer's hardware resources, virtualized as a separate computer.
Peer to Peer Remote Copy
Peer to Peer Remote Copy or PPRC is a protocol to replicate a storage volume to another control unit in a remote site.
Peer to Peer Remote Copy or PPRC is a protocol to replicate a storage volume to another control unit in a remote site.
PR/SM
PR/SM (Processor Resource/System Manager) is a type-1 Hypervisor that allows multiple logical partitions to share physical resources such as CPUs, I/O channels and direct access storage de...
PR/SM (Processor Resource/System Manager) is a type-1 Hypervisor that allows multiple logical partitions to share physical resources such as CPUs, I/O channels and direct access storage de...
Resource Access Control Facility
RACF, short for Resource Access Control Facility, is an IBM software product.
RACF, short for Resource Access Control Facility, is an IBM software product.
Run-Time Abstraction Services
Run-Time Abstraction Services, or RTAS, is run-time firmware that provides abstraction to the operating systems running on IBM System i and IBM System p computers.
Run-Time Abstraction Services, or RTAS, is run-time firmware that provides abstraction to the operating systems running on IBM System i and IBM System p computers.
z Application Assist Processor
The IBM System z Application Assist Processor (zAAP), previously known as the zSeries Application Assist Processor, is a mainframe processor introduced by IBM in 2004.
The IBM System z Application Assist Processor (zAAP), previously known as the zSeries Application Assist Processor, is a mainframe processor introduced by IBM in 2004.
z/Architecture
z/Architecture, initially and briefly called ESA Modal Extensions (ESAME), refers to IBM's 64-bit computing architecture for the current generation of IBM mainframe computers.
z/Architecture, initially and briefly called ESA Modal Extensions (ESAME), refers to IBM's 64-bit computing architecture for the current generation of IBM mainframe computers.
zIIP
In IBM System z9 (and successor) mainframes, the System z Integrated Information Processor (zIIP) is a special purpose processor.
In IBM System z9 (and successor) mainframes, the System z Integrated Information Processor (zIIP) is a special purpose processor.