Print out this worksheet and use it when collecting information
about the z/OS system on which you plan to implement WebSphere Application
Server for z/OS. Check off each item as you complete the task.
Date: ______________________ |
System name: _________________________ |
Sysplex name: _________________________ |
Preparing z/OS
- _____ Target system hardware and software requirements, including required
maintenance in Preventive Service Planning (PSP) bucket, are met.
- _____ UNIX System Services is active with minimum required BPXPRMxx values
or better.
- _____ The /tmp directory has at least 20 MB of free
space.
- _____ The full data set names of required system data sets are specified:
Item |
Data set name |
In LPA or link list? |
SCEERUN |
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SCEERUN2 |
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System SSL |
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- _____ System exits (IEFUSI) do not restrict WebSphere Application Server
for z/OS address spaces to less than 512 MB.
- _____ The TSO segment default region size for WebSphere Application Server
for z/OS installer and administrator TSO user IDs is at least 128 MB.
Preparing the sysplex
- _____ The target system is configured as a monoplex or into a multisystem
sysplex. (Record sysplex name above.)
- _____ System Logger is configured:
Should the application servers reside in a coupling
facility or DASD-only log streams? |
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If a coupling facility, specify the structure name |
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SMS data class (for log data sets) |
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SMS storage class (for log data sets) |
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Preparing JES2 or JES3
- _____ The system proclib for application server cataloged procedures is
specified:
System proclib for application server cataloged procedures |
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- _____ JES2 exit EXIT06 or JES3 exit IATUX03 do not prevent use of REGION=
value on JOB or EXEC statements for WebSphere Application Server for z/OS
address spaces.
- _____ Spool space is added if necessary.
Preparing TCP/IP
- _____ Select the location service daemon IP name
- _____ Select the port for the location service daemon server.
- _____ Set location service daemon port numbers and IP addresses.
Preparing Resource Recovery Services
- _____ The RRS cataloged procedure is present in system proclib:
- _____ The RRS dispatching priority is set using SYSSTC or other means.
- _____ The RRS cataloged procedure name is defined as a subsystem name
in IEFSSN00. The subsystem name must match the cataloged procedure name.
- _____ The RRS log streams are set up.
- _____ RRS starts successfully.
Preparing Security Server (RACF)
- _____ If multiple security databases are in use, a plan is in place to
provide database consistency.
- _____ List-of-groups (GRPLIST) support is active.
Preparing Component Trace (CTRACE)
- _____ Component trace is set up and working.