A banking customer is running a Parallel Sysplex with two z13 systems. Each server is configured with 100 CPs, 20 zllPs, 10 ICFs and 11 IFLs.
Both systems are currently running over 85% utilization business-critical workloads. The customer needs additional capacity for future growth.
Which solution will prevent a negative impact to the business?
A . Upgrade the systems sequentially.
B . Apply CoD processors to the systems.
C . Perform a concurrent upgrade.
D . Add a third machine to the sysplex.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Parallel Sysplex Advantages include incremental, granular growth with near linear scalability. With IBM’s Parallel Sysplex technology, you can harness the power of up to 32 z/OS systems, yet make these systems behave like a single, logical computing facility.