To deploy a platform, create a platform definition in the CICSPlex® SM data repository.
A platform definition locates the deployed platform in zFS and identifies
the target CICSplex for the platform.
Before you begin
If you are planning a large-scale deployment, check that
the size of your CICSPlex SM
data repository is adequate. The data repository is the VSAM data
set where system configuration and definition data for CICSPlex SM is stored. Each CMAS has its
own data repository.
The resources for platforms and applications
are managed from the data repository, not from the CICS® CSD, so the data repository needs to have
enough space for the definitions for your platform and the applications
and bundles deployed on it. You can determine the current size of
the data repository by using the LISTCAT function of the IDCAMS utility.
If
you want to expand the data repository, use the REPRO function of
the IDCAMS utility. An example of the JCL to do this is in the EYUJXDRP
member of the CICSTS51.CPSM.SEYUSAMP library. In that JCL, on the
RECORDS(xx,yy) statement, specify a primary (xx) and a secondary (yy)
value that are appropriate for your environment. The initial values
are 500 and 3000.
Procedure
- You can choose to create a platform definition immediately
after exporting your platform project by checking the box in the platform
export wizard. To create your platform definition at another time,
open the CICS Cloud perspective.
In the Cloud Explorer view, right-click and select to open the New Platform Definition wizard. You
can also access this wizard from the CICS SM
perspective. Right-click the CICSplex you want to work with and click New . Expand the CICS
Definitions folder and click Platform Definition.
- Click Next. The CICSplex field
is automatically populated with the name of the CICSPlex you are working with.
- In the Name field, enter a name
for the platform definition.
- In the Description field, enter
some text that describes the new platform definition.
- Optional: In the FTP connection field,
choose an active FTP connection. If you are not connected to zFS the Browse button
used in step 6 is disabled.
- In the Platform
Directory field, enter the name of the platform directory
that you want to use. The Platform Directory is
the location of the deployed platform on zFS.
- Click Finish to create the platform
definition.
Results
The platform definition is created in the data repository
of the CMAS. You cannot edit the platform definition after it is created.
What to do next
Install the platform definition to create a running platform
in the target CICSplex.