This article describes how to complete the "Load common MVS groups
and users variables" option for a WebSphere Application Server for z/OS federated
application server node.
Before you begin
Create the common MVS groups and users you will use for the new federated
application server node and know the name of the saved common MVS groups and
users configuration variable file that you recorded on the common MVS groups
and users worksheet.
About this task
The common MVS groups and users settings are used in the customization
of every WebSphere Application Server for z/OS cell. By loading the common
MVS groups and users variables at the start of node or cell creation, you
ensure that the common MVS groups and users configuration you use is consistent
and matches the RACF definitions that have already been set as part of common
MVS groups and users configuration.
Complete this task as the first
step in configuring a new federated application server node. If you encounter
problems during customization and change the common MVS groups and users variable
values, be sure to re-save them.
Procedure
- On the "Federate stand-alone application server node" panel, type
the appropriate number in the Option field to select "Load common MVS
groups and users variables" and press Enter. You will
see a panel that looks similar to the following:
------------ WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Customization --------
Option ===>
Load common MVS groups and users Variables
Specify the name of a data set containing the common MVS groups and users variables,
then press Enter to continue.
IBM-supplied defaults are in ''
Data set name:
If this data set is not cataloged, specify the volume.
Volume:
- Fill in the name of the sequential data set you used to hold the
common MVS groups and users variable values and press Enter.
The common MVS groups and users variables will load.
Results
The common MVS groups and users settings are loaded. You can display
these variables, but not change them.