Presentation
Unlocking More from DS8000: The Software Behind the System
Contributors
Event Type
Technical Session
Hardware
Storage Management
z/OS Systems Programming
Intermediate
Optimize Storage and Data Movement
TimeTuesday, August 183:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
LocationRoom 303
DescriptionThis session highlights the key software enhancements and integrations that strengthen and extend support for IBM DS8000 (DS8K) within the z/OS storage ecosystem. Attendees will learn how recent DFSMS software capabilities have been designed to improve resiliency, performance, automation, and operational transparency for DS8K environments. We will cover how tighter integration across hardware and software layers simplify operations and enable smarter storage decisions. The session demonstrates how these software innovations help customers maximize the value of their DS8K investments while supporting modernization, scalability, and enterprise‑class reliability.
Contributors
z/OS DFSMS DSS Product Owner
CKD I/O Architect