Structure Concepts

Whether a structure is defined as a cache, list, or lock structure, certain characteristics are common to all types. The following topics provide basic information about all types of structures:

Defining the Structure Attributes
Identifying Connection States
Understanding Connection Persistence and Structure Persistence

Allocating a Structure in a Coupling Facility provides information about how the system handles a request for structure allocation. You need to understand this to provide planning information for your users when they use your coupling facility application.