1. Describe or define the following System z Mainframe Concepts using the following table.

System z Hardware Concepts
Concept	Description
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CPC (Central Processor Complex)
Central Processing Unit
Multiprocessor
Multicore
Sysplex
Coupling Facility
CSS Channel Subsystem
IBM 3990 Control Unit
IBM DS8000 Storage Server
ESCON Channel and Director Switch
FICON Channel and Director Switch
PCIe

2. Describe the following System z cluster technologies using the following table.

System z Cluster Technologies
Concept	Description
Sysplex
LPAR
Parallel Sysplex
Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS)

3. What are primary roles of Sysplex and Parallel Sysplex? Answer:

4. What are the additional requirements necessary for an application, e.g., a payroll application, to be executed? Answer:

5. In order to implement Sysplex and Parallel Sysplex, what hardware component (hint: may be a processor) needs to be available? Answer:

6. What is the primary role of Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS) Answer:

7. What are the differences between GDPS and GDPS/XRC? Answer:

8. Use the following table and describe each Parallel Sysplex concept using the following concept.

Parallel Sysplex Features and Concepts
Concept	Description
Workload Manager (WLM)
Sysplex Failure Management (SFM)
Automatic Restart Manager (ARM)
Dynamic Workload Balancing
Cloning	'
Sysplex Application Compatibility