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SNA Internetworking

SNA Internetworking

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• Introducing the Cisco Mainframe Channel Connection

Describes the evolution of enterprise networks, Cisco's history and expertise in mainframe channel technologies, and the Cisco Mainframe Channel Connection family of products

• Introducing SNA on the CMCC

Provides an overview of subarea SNA, APPN, and SNASw and introduces the features that a CMCC offers in an SNA environment

• Implementing SNA on the CMCC

Describes the basic requirements to consider before designing and migrating to a CMCC in an SNA network

• Introducing TCP/IP on the CMCC

Discusses the forces driving enterprises to adopt TCP/IP on the mainframe and provides an overview of the TCP/IP features offered on the CMCC

• Implementing TCP/IP on the CMCC

Describes considerations for designing a TCP/IP network using the CMCC and where to place features for optimal network performance and scalability

• Migration Scenarios

Shows the basic configuration of the most common network designs, explains why and when to use a particular network design, and describes how to migrate from or coexist with a FEP in each of the sample networks

• Using CMCC Network Management Tools

Describes the tools available to manage Cisco channel-attached routers, CMCCs, and Cisco router and switch networks used in data center solutions

• Comparing a CMCC to the IBM 3745/3746, 3172, and OSA

Compares the functions provided by a Cisco channel-attached router to the IBM 3745/3746, 3172, and OSA