Introduction to SIP and build

The z/TPF product build is comprised of two stages: the system initialization process (SIP) and the assemble, compile, and link process (build). During SIP, you define your z/TPF system configuration, which includes defining your database layout and memory configuration, whether the system is loosely coupled or a single processor, how many subsystems are defined, the subsystem names, and more. All of this information is defined by coding a SIP assembly deck and using a set of SIP macros that are supplied by the z/TPF system.

During the build stage, system configuration information generated that is used to assemble, compile, and link the programs that comprise the z/TPF system.

The following sections describe how to set up and build the z/TPF product code. Later sections describe how to add your own applications to build and make modifications to source code delivered with the z/TPF system. The examples and procedures shown in the following information are tailored for an initial build of a basic subsystem (BSS). Additional information is provided for the changes that are required to build a base-only system (BAS) or a subsystem. See Build additional systems or subsystems for more information.