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Figure 32-3 GDPS 3-site configuration with GDPS/PPRC and GDPS/XRC
The same primary volume for PPRC and XRC can be supported by two different GDPSs, a
GDPS/PPRC for metropolitan distance and Business Continuity, and a GDPS/XRC for
regional distance and Disaster Recovery.
The two mirroring technologies and GDPS implementations work independently of each
other, yet provide the synergy of a common management scheme and common skills.
More details on GDPS 3-site configurations can be obtained from your IBM GDPS
representative.
32.1.8 IBM Global Services offerings for GDPS
The various GDPS offerings are not products. They are delivered as IBM Global Service
offerings. GDPS is an end-to-end solution in which IBM Global Services tailors and installs
the specific combination of components, integrated within the client’s environment. GDPS
integration work, including education, is done using IBM Global Services, in addition to the
planning and installation of the code. This ensures that the GDPS solution provides the
intended value to all parts of the business and IT processes.
The following GDPS services and offerings are provided by IBM Global Services (IGS).
GDPS technical consulting workshop (TCW)
TCW is a 2-day workshop where IGS specialists work with your representatives to
understand your business objectives, service requirements, technological directions,
business applications, recovery processes, cross-site, and I/O requirements. High-level
education on GDPS is provided along with the service and implementation process. Various
remote and local data protection options are evaluated.
Note: GDPS/XRC supports System z data for z/OS, LINUX on z/VM, z/VM, and z/VSE.
GDPS/XRC and GDPS/PPRC off of the same volume is a System z solution only.
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