Installing IBM z/OS Connect with SMP/E

IBM® z/OS Connect is installed on z/OS by using SMP/E following the instructions in the Program Directory. After you have completed the z/OS Connect Program Directory instructions, there are postinstallation tasks to complete.

Before you begin

Your system must meet the required hardware and software requirements to install and run z/OS Connect. For more details on these requirements, see IBM z/OS Connect system requirements.

About this task

The SMP/E installation process puts the product code onto your system.

Procedure

  1. Follow the instructions in the Program Directory to install z/OS Connect by using SMP/E.
    Table 1. Program Directories for z/OS Connect products
    Product Publication number
    z/OS Connect GI13-4414
    z/OS Connect Unlimited GI13-4448
    Note: The product code is installed into a Unix System Services directory, referred to in this product documentation as the <installation_path>. By default, the product code is installed in /usr/lpp/IBM/zosconnect/v3r0.
  2. Apply the latest maintenance to update the product.
    If you have an Unlimited license, take note of the instructions in GIM45401W when applying usermods to IBM z/OS Connect Unlimited.

Results

z/OS Connect is installed.

What to do next

Perform the postinstallation steps in Creating the IBM z/OS Connect shared directory and Setting up the product extensions directory before you attempt to start a server.