Steps prior to starting installation

You use either ServerPac or CBPDO to install ICSF as part of the z/OS installation process.

When beginning installation:

  1. Refer to z/OS Planning for Installation for installation planning information.
  2. Check with your IBM center or search the IBM problem database to find any pertinent Preventative Service Planning (PSP). There may also be HOLDDATA and PSP information for ICSF on the tape.
  3. Make sure that you have all needed programs and their corequisites:
    • If you use the Security Sever (RACF) and want access control and auditing services for ICSF, you need the Security Server (RACF), an optional feature of z/OS.
    • If you are a Resource Measurement Facility (RMF) user, you need the Resource Measurement Facility option available with z/OS.
  4. Collect all required information. The Program Directory lists publications useful during installation.
  5. Confirm you have adequate DASD storage and create SMP/E DDDEF entries for each data set. See the Program Directory for details.