In this course you will learn what a Parallel Sysplex is, which elements are part of it, the importance of coupling facilities, the different types of links that connect the Sysplex elements, the types of structures, the different couple data sets and the exploiters. Lectures and demos in a real Parallel Sysplex will help us to understand the concepts, to identify the key elements of a Sysplex and to display relevant information issuing specific commands.