Copy Services terminology

This topic introduces you to the new terminology for Copy Services.

Purpose

The table below lists the terms for Copy Services functions that are introduced and that are available on the DS6000™. These functions are part of the core technology of IBM's System Storage™ Resiliency family. Previously defined Copy Services terms are shown in parenthesis.
Description Name Feature
Local point-in-time copy FlashCopy® Point-in-time (FlashCopy)
Synchronous copy of your data at a distance Metro Mirror (Synchronous PPRC) Remote Mirror and Copy (PPRC)
Continuous copy without data consistency Global Copy (PPRC Extended Distance) Remote Mirror and Copy (PPRC)
Long-distance continuous volume replication Global Mirror (Asynchronous PPRC) Remote Mirror and Copy (PPRC)
Asynchronous copy controlled by z/OS® host software z/OS Global Mirror (Extended Remote Copy) Remote Mirror for z/OS
Parent topic: Advanced functions
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