Why and when to perform this task
To get started, plan to build all WebSphere Application Server for z/OS run-time servers on one system, then replicate them on other systems as you expand into a cell. This procedure guides you through initial planning and implementation of WebSphere Application Server for z/OS on a monoplex. Then it guides you through setting up your application development and client environments. Finally, the procedure guides you through planning for optional advanced system configurations.
Before you begin: We assume you have a z/OS system on which you will implement WebSphere Application Server for z/OS.
Perform the following steps to implement your plan, checking off each item as you complete it:
Steps for this task
Check off | Item | For more information, see . . . |
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Determine the skills you need. | Determining your skill needs | |
Determine WebSphere Application Server for z/OS system requirements. | Determining WebSphere Application Server for z/OS system requirements | |
Understand and plan for customization changes you will need to do for your TCP/IP network. | Updating your TCP/IP network | |
Understand security options and prepare for securing your system. | Planning to secure your environment | |
Set up workload management environments for WebSphere Application Server for z/OS run-time servers. | Setting up workload management (WLM) | |
Customize resource recovery services for use by WebSphere Application Server for z/OS. | Recommendations for Resource Recovery Services | |
Plan for your performance and monitoring systems. | Monitoring performance | |
Follow recommendations for memory utilization. | Recommendations for using memory | |
Plan and define your problem diagnosis procedures. | Planning for problem diagnosis | |
Consider automatic restart management before you install WebSphere Application Server for z/OS. | Automatic restart management |
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Install and customize a running WebSphere Application Server for z/OS V base configuration. | Installing the code through SMP/E and Using the Customization Dialog |
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Plan and define your system backup procedures. | Backing up the WebSphere for z/OS system | |
Plan and define your software service procedures. | Installing service to WebSphere Application Server for z/OS | |
Implement automation controls and set up automatic restart management for WebSphere Application Server for z/OS, if desired. | Automatic restart management |
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Implement the Integrated JMS Provider, using WebSphere MQSeries. | Installing WebSphere MQ as the JMS provider | |
Configure a WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Network Deployment cell. | Using the Customization Dialog | |
Expand the WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Network Deployment cell to include additional systems in the same sysplex. | Setting up WebSphere Application Server for z/OS on multiple systems in a sysplex | |
Implement additional Application Servers in the cell. | Using the Customization Dialog | |
Plan to have multiple TCP/IP stacks, use connection optimization, or use a Load Balancer (formerly known as Network Dispatcher in earlier releases). | Configuring TCP/IP stack affinity, Connection optimization, Load Balancer. | |
Implement advanced security controls such as SSL and Kerberos. | Implementing security considerations | |
Set up RACF protection for DB2, if desired. | Setting up RACF protection for DB2 | |
Tune system performance. | Tuning the z/OS operating system | |
Access DB2 resources (if applicable) | Related information center articles | |
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Related information center articles | |
Access CICS resources with the CICS Transaction Gateway ECI connector. | CICS automation and recovery scenarios | |
Plan for testing and production systems. | Testing and production phases |
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Review code upgrade methods. | Installing new releases and maintenance levels of WebSphere Application Server for z/OS |
Results
You are done when you have checked all the applicable items.