Customization checklist for Db2 Object Comparison Tool
The following checklist describes each significant customization step. Use this checklist to guide you through the entire customization process for Object Comparison Tool.
- Print this checklist and record your status during the customization process.
- If you are not familiar with Tools Customizer (TCz) and the customization process, consider reviewing the following terminology and other basic TCz information before you begin: Tools Customizer terminology and data sets (IBM Tools Customizer for z/OS 1.1)
| Task | Link to detailed instructions | Status |
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| Verify software requirements | ||
| Verify that your environment meets the minimum software requirements. | Software requirements for Object Comparison Tool | |
| Verify SMP/E installation | ||
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Verify that Object Comparison Tool is installed. SMP/E installation instructions are in the program directory. To verify that the installation completed correctly, specify the following command on any Db2® Admin Tool panel: PANEL GOCMENU The DB2 Object Comparison Tool Menu (GOCMENU) panel should be displayed. If this panel is not displayed, the installation was not successful and you must reinstall Object Comparison Tool. |
Program Directory for Db2 Object Comparison Tool 13.1 (GI13-4643) | |
| Verify that TCz is installed. SMP/E installation instructions are in the program directory. | Program Directory for IBM Tools Customizer for z/OS 1.1 (GI13-4653) | |
| Gather data set names | ||
| Record the data set names that you will need during the customization process. | Data sets used by Tools Customizer | |
| Optional: Determine LPAR strategy | ||
| If you have a multiple-LPAR environment, determine your customization strategy. | Using Tools Customizer in a multiple-LPAR environment | |
| Customize Db2 Object Comparison Tool | ||
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Complete the steps in the appropriate customization roadmap based on the type of customization that you are performing. |
Roadmap: Customizing Db2 Object Comparison Tool for the first time |
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| Allocate libraries | ||
| Before you can use Db2 Object Comparison Tool, you must allocate the libraries to your ISPF session. | Allocating libraries for Db2 Object Comparison Tool | |
| Optional: Customize JCL | ||
| Customize the JCL that Object Comparison Tool uses to adhere to your installation standards. | Customizing the JCL that Object Comparison Tool uses | |
| Optional: Customize data set names | ||
| Align the Db2 Admin Tool data set names with your local data set naming conventions. | Customizing data set names | |
| Optional: Make Object Comparison Tool available from Db2 Administration Tool | ||
| When you customize Db2 Admin Tool, you can make Db2 Object Comparison Tool available from the main menu. | Making DB2I and IBM Db2 Object Comparison Tool for z/OS available from the Db2 Administration Tool main menu (IBM Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 13.1.0) | |
| Optional: Enable product discovery | ||
| This step is strongly recommended if Db2 Administration Foundation is also installed. | Enabling product discovery for Object Comparison Tool | |