Adding a system to a sysplex

Use the "Add a System" wizard to add a system to a sysplex.

This wizard is automatically launched from the "Add a Sysplex" wizard. You can also launch the wizard from the menu if you want to add a system to an existing sysplex.

Before you begin:

To use this wizard you require sysplex and system administrator rights.

Steps to launch the "Add a System" wizard for an existing sysplex:

  1. Click the Sysplexes folder in the resource tree. A table of all sysplexes is displayed in the list view.
  2. In the list view, select the sysplex to which you want to add a system.
  3. Click File --> New --> System on the menu.
    Note:
    This menu item is only available to sysplex and system administrators.

You should now see the first panel in the wizard sequence.

Tip: If the sysplex already contains a system with properties similar to the system you want to add, expand the sysplex folder to display this similar system in the list view. Select that system in the list view and click File --> New --> System based on... on the menu. The "Add a System" wizard us now launched with the values of the selected system as defaults.

The wizard comprises these panels: