Learn how to use the Profile Management tool to set up a WebSphere® Application Server for
z/OS® Network
Deployment cell.
Procedure
- Create a customization definition for the Network Deployment cell.
- Follow the instructions in Creating customization definitions.
- Select Cell (deployment manager and an application server) under WebSphere Application Server for
z/OS for the
environment.
- Complete the fields using the values from your customization worksheet as you proceed through
the panels.
- Review the customization definition to make sure that all of the values are correct.
Read Reviewing customization definitions for more information.
- Upload the customization jobs to the target z/OS system.
Read Processing customization definitions using the Profile Management Tool for more information.
- To run the customization jobs on the target z/OS system, follow the instructions in the
Customization Instructions view of the Profile Management Tool or in the BBODMINS member of
the CNTL dataset that you uploaded.
Results
When you have successfully completed the steps in the generated instructions, the new Network
Deployment cell should be running on the z/OS system. Read Working with your new deployment managers for
more information.
What to do next
Add application server nodes to your cell using one of two methods:
- Create a new managed node using the Profile Management Tool, and add application servers to it
using the administrative console or scripting.
- Federate existing standalone application servers into your Network Deployment cell to create
federated nodes with application servers.