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IBM Redbooks publications
The following IBM Redbooks publications provide additional information about the topic in this document. Note that some publications referenced in this list might be available in softcopy only:
•IBM zEnterprise EC12 Technical Guide, SG24-8049
•IBM zEnterprise BC12 Technical Guide, SG24-8138
•IBM System z Connectivity Handbook, SG24-5444
•Building an Ensemble Using IBM zEnterprise Unified Resource Manager, SG24-7921
•IBM zEnterprise EC12 Configuration Setup, SG24-8034
•IBM zAware Concept Guide, SG24-8070
•IBM System z10 Enterprise Class Capacity On Demand, SG24-7504
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Other publications
These publications are also relevant as further information sources:
•z/Architecture Principles of Operation, SA22-7832
•System z Functional Matrix, ZSW0-1335
•Planning for Fiber Optic Links, GA23-1406
•Ensemble Planning and Configuring Guide, GC27-2608
•Installation Manual for Physical Planning 2827, GC28-6914
•Advanced Workload Analysis Reporter (IBM zAware), SC27-2623
Online resources
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•IBM Resource Link:
•Large Systems Performance Reference (LSPR) for IBM System z:
•IBM System z Software Contracts: MSU Ratings:
•System z HMC and SE (Version 2.12.1) Information Center:
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