A customer is running a Z14-702 with two zllPs. They started noticing that the zllP utilization during peak hours was averaging about 85% due to a new Java application. After examining RMF, they realized that during these periods, much zllP eligible work was overflowing to the general purpose CPs. causing them to also run over 90% for considerable periods of time.

They have a limited budget for new equipment. After reading about Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), they think they can solve their problem by turning SMT on instead of purchasing either another GP, a zAAP, or a third zllP in order to get more through put.

What must they consider before making the decision to turn on SMT or purchasing another processor?

A z14 customer has expressed interest in deploying firmware and software appliances on IBM Z.

What feature will enable the customer to achieve their goal?

An IBM customer in the distribution sector currently runs 14 applications on their z114 Model A01 server. Their software environment includes z/OS 1.9, CICS TS V3.2, and associated COBOL and FORTRAN language development environments. A third party database is also in use, connected to CICS and currently supported by the solution provider.

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) has expressed a desire to upgrade their mainframe to new IBM Z server technology. The CTO believes the investment they make here would allow the company to ride out this new technology base for many years. Of high interest is the ability to dial up and down server capacity as business needs dictate. The CTO is asking for recommendations from IBM and third party suppliers.

Which of the following recommendations will most completely satisfy the CTO's requirements?