Here is some information passed on from an IBM trainer in DFW:

John,

I did include a very high level overview of Parallel Sysplex at one time.  
However, it was removed from the class.  A victim of too much information in 
the 5 day period.

I recommend the following:

http://www.slideshare.net/ggddggddggdd/parallel-sysplex-implement2

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg246485.pdf

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg246523.pdf

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg247817.pdf

Paul Newton
IBM Software & Systems

-----Original Message-----
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf 
Of Art Gutowski
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 8:54 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Parallel Sysplex Online Training

>http://www.interskill.com/course-catalog/Related-Parallel-Sysplex.html

That looks pretty basic, perhaps not much new to the OP from reading his posts 
thus far.  I am suspect of any online training beyond a rudimentary 
understanding.  A key component of the Parallel Sysplex Implementation course 
is lab exercises.  Though I took only the Implementation course, the same is 
true for the Operations and Recovery courses.

"It's not a matter of how he grasps the husk, it's a simple matter of weight 
ratios."  

Sorry...it's Friday.  I believe the difficulty lies not in proximity, but 
rather to logistics and capacity.  To wit, many operate their systems remotely, 
and indeed it does not matter whether it is 5m or 500Km.  The issue lies in 
coordinating an online course with machine time.  Not saying it cannot be done, 
but it is likely cost-prohibitive, perhaps to the point of washing out any 
savings in travel costs.  

If you really want to learn it and be able to support your organization, you 
must insist that management send you to class (I have seen Parallel Sysplex 
courses hosted in Europe and elsewhere), or bring the class to you (which is 
only practical if you have a large enough staff or you can share the cost with 
other companies in your region).  If they won't relent, well, it might be time 
to find a boss who sets you (and them) up for success rather than failure.

Just sayin...

Regards,
Art Gutowski
Compuware Corporation

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