Step 1: Access the software and documentation

Use this information to access the software and documentation necessary to install OMEGAMON agents.

An OMEGAMON® monitoring agent on z/OS® product package includes the following items:

  • z/OS FMIDs (function modification identifiers) either on tape or in electronic format. Product tapes are in Custom-Built Product Delivery Offering (CBPDO) or ServerPac format and contain product-specific FMIDs
  • Physical CDs or DVDs, or electronic CD or DVD images that are required for some core product functions

For each monitoring agent, you receive the following product resources:

  • Product-specific license information and the IBM® International Program License Agreement (IPLA)
  • Tivoli® Management Services on z/OS (5698-A79) FMIDs, which are a prerequisite and packaged separately from the agent
    Note: Tivoli Management Services on z/OS 6.3.0 Fix Pack 6 (or later) is a prerequisite for the OMEGAMON products listed in OMEGAMON product overview. The latest available version of Tivoli Management Services on z/OS is 6.4.0, which includes updates and maintenance that you might want or are required for the latest features. Tivoli Management Services on z/OS 6.3.0, 6.3.1, and 6.3.2 have been withdrawn from marketing by IBM.
  • Application and language support, which includes the predefined workspaces and situations, online help, expert advice, and other OMEGAMON data, for the z/OS agents. Application support information, including the latest media levels, is available at Locating IBM Z Monitoring Suite Application Support Files.
    Note: For earlier OMEGAMON product releases, see Locating ITM Workspace Application Support Files for z/OS Agents.

Program Directories provide information about installing each component. All z/OS product Program Directories are available as PDF files and can be viewed, downloaded, and printed from Program Directories. Program Directories are also provided in the fulfillment offerings such as CBPDO, ServerPac, and SystemPac. You can also find links to Program Directories in the documentation for each product.

Each monitoring agent includes the latest level of all product materials. Review the packing list that comes with the product. If you are missing materials or need additional materials, contact IBM Support.

Distributed fixes and updates for monitoring agents can be found on Fix Central. A registered IBMid is required to download fixes from this site and to enable IBM to inform you of related updates.

z/OS fixes are available through IBM Shopz.

Product documentation is available in IBM Documentation. Always refer to the version of the documentation that is consistent with the version of the software that you have installed.