Overview

The CA Cloud Storage for System z system uses cloud storage as the media for hardening data that is traditionally written to tape.

This document reveals how CA Cloud Storage for System z together with Amazon and Riverbed provides a secure solution for efficient backup and recovery of critical mainframe data. You can also deploy CA Cloud Storage for System z using private cloud or on-premise storage. And you can combine the public and private cloud to meet your needs.

More Installation Information

You can find information on the following installation topics that are not in this guide:

z/VM and Linux on IBM System z The Virtualization Cookbook for SLES 11 SP1 SG24-7931
System z ESCON and FICON Channel-to-Channel Reference SB10-7034
IBM System z Connectivity Handbook SG24-5444 (http://www., http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg245444.html?Open)
Problem Determination for Linux on System z SG24-7599
Linux on System z Device Drivers, Features, and Commands SC33-8411
Linux on System z Using the Dump Tools SC33-8412

Command Syntax Conventions

This guide uses the following command syntax conventions:

Enter uppercase letters and special characters exactly as shown.
Use lowercase italic letters as a generic description of a variable parameter value.
Enter lowercase nonitalic letters exactly as shown.
Use brackets ([ ]) to enclose optional values.
Use vertical bars (|) to separate alternative options.
Use ellipses (...) to specify that a parameter can be repeated.
Underline default values.