Preface

Oracle's StorageTek Enterprise Library Software (ELS) is a solution consisting of the following base software:

  • StorageTek Storage Management Component (SMC)

  • StorageTek Host Software Component (HSC)StorageTek Virtual Tape Control Software (VTCS)

  • StorageTek Concurrent Disaster Recovery Test (CDRT)

Additionally, the following software is provided with the ELS package:

  • StorageTek Library Content Manager (LCM) (formerly ExLM). LCM includes an enhanced version of the product formerly known as Offsite Vault Feature.

  • StorageTek Client System Component for MVS Environments (MVS/CSC)

  • StorageTek LibraryStation

Audience

This book presents information for anyone involved in planning for and implementing an ELS solution. This audience could include MIS managers, system programmers, storage administrators, and performance specialists.

Prerequisites

To perform the tasks described in this guide, you should already understand the following:

  • Z/OS operating system

  • JES2 or JES3

  • Enterprise Library Software (ELS)

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