Adding the SSP to zRule Execution Server for z/OS

To run tests and simulations that use a Scenario Service Provider (SSP) on zRule Execution Server for z/OS®, you must add the path of the testing and simulation archive to the zRule Execution Server for z/OS class path.

About this task

To activate testing and simulation on zRule Execution Server for z/OS, you must configure them in the instance you create when the initial configuration steps are performed. This involves properly customizing the JCL variables in the HBRINST data set member. You must then add an SSP to the zRule Execution Server for z/OS class path. You can use the default SSP or create a custom SSP that might, for example, use COBOL data instead of data from a spreadsheet.

Procedure

  1. Make sure that the HRBINST variables and ++HBRSSPPORT++ are properly set. ++HBRSSPPORT++ specifies the port number that is used on the z system to provide the test and simulation services. Choose an available port.
  2. Add a create statement to ++HBRHLQ++.SHBRPARM(HBRINST) with the HBRMODE parameter set to TEST
  3. Submit ++HBRHLQ++.SHBRJCL(HBRUUPTI) to create the working data sets.
  4. In Decision Center, click the Configure tab and click Manage Servers to specify the path to the server where the SSP is deployed.

    The format must be <hostname>:++HBRSSPORT++/testing.

  5. Add an extra server to specify the location of the Decision Runner.

    The format must be <hostname>:++HBRSSPORT++/DecisionRunner.

  6. Add the default or custom SSP to the class path variable of zRule Execution Server for z/OS.

    If you are using a custom SSP jar, add it to the CLASSPATH_SUFFIX in ++HBRWORKDS++.SHBRPARM(HBRMSTR) where ++HBRWORKDS++ is the working data set that is used in the preceding create statement.