Which functionality provides a high speed networking link for sharing data using server-to-server communications, at low latency, and with lower CPU overhead than traditional TCP/IP communications?

Which functionality provides a high speed networking link for sharing data using server-to-server communications, at low latency, and with lower CPU overhead than traditional TCP/IP communications?A . SMC-RB . zEDCC . OSA Express5SD . High performance FICONView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: With SMC-R, System z network capability takes a new leap,...

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What action should the technical specialist take to ensure a proper installation?

A customer is planning for the installation of a new LinuxONE Emperor processor. The customer specified Balanced Power Plan Ahead (two line cord pairs). At installation time, they advise that they have only been able to provide power outlets for a single line cord pair. They still want the installation...

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Which scenario would provide the best opportunity to justify the RoCE Express feature?

Which scenario would provide the best opportunity to justify the RoCE Express feature?A . Shared memory communication from a distributed Linux application to an MQ Linux guest on a z Systems server.B . A z/OS WebSphere application that communicates to DB2 running on a z/OS LPAR on a separate z...

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Which GDPS offering fits for this client?

A client has two data centers separated by a distance of 20 miles (32 kilometers). This client has an application with an RPO target of zero and an RTO target of one hour. Which GDPS offering fits for this client?A . GDPS/Active-ActiveB . GDPS/Global MirrorC . GDPS/XRCD . GDPS/PPRCView AnswerAnswer:...

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Which of the following techniques can be used to get the time information in this scenario?

A customer has a z13 server. They plan to use Server Time Protocol (STP) for accessing an external time source (UTC). Which of the following techniques can be used to get the time information in this scenario?A . Configuration of a Network Time Protocol (NTP) client on the HMC which...

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Which software solution can IBM offer to satisfy the requirement?

A CICS customer wants to modernize their end-user interface for desktops and mobile platforms (notepads, cell phones, etc.) without having to rewrite their programs for each type of device. Which software solution can IBM offer to satisfy the requirement?A . Mobile containers (Docker) to isolate different mobile devices.B . Rational...

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Which of the following characterizes the improvement?

The design of the z13 Systems processor unit (PU) chip has been enhanced over the zEC12. Which of the following characterizes the improvement?A . Faster processor cycle time on z13 (5.5 GHz instead of 5.0 GHz on zEC12).B . Improved cryptographic and compression engine shared over all cores.C . Larger...

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What should be recommended to use as a proof of concept?

A customer has an IBM z13 and is using z/OS for XML file handling. The customer needs a solution which allows compression of large XML files in DEFLATE file format for cross platform data exchange with third parties. What should be recommended to use as a proof of concept?A ....

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What analysis tool is required to ensure the z13 machine channels are reviewed to meet the customer’s FICON Express 16S performance requirements?

The IBM account has requested an analysis to review a zEC12 upgrade to a z13. What analysis tool is required to ensure the z13 machine channels are reviewed to meet the customer’s FICON Express 16S performance requirements?A . zPCRB . zCP3000C . zBNAD . zSCONView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: The IBM...

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What is the most accurate response to this non-technical question?

You are leading a planning meeting for a disaster recovery (DR) test when a high-level company executive drops in to ask why the company should spend so much time and money on disaster recovery. What is the most accurate response to this non-technical question?A . A company should plan for...

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