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IBM General Parallel File System (GPFS)

Concepts, Planning, and Installation Guide

Version 3 Release 5

This document serves as a comprehensive guide to IBM's General Parallel File System (GPFS), a high-performance cluster file system designed for concurrent data access across multiple nodes. It covers essential concepts, planning considerations, and detailed installation procedures for environments utilizing AIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems.

GPFS offers advanced features such as data replication, policy-based storage management, and multi-site operations, enabling scalable and highly available storage solutions. This guide is intended for system administrators, installers, and planners involved in deploying and managing GPFS clusters.

For the latest information and updates, consult the GPFS FAQ: GPFS FAQ.

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