zSecure Visual Server software

Use the information in this topic to run the zSecure Visual Server setup programs to install the software in the mainframe environment.

Software location

As described in Owners, directories, and file systems preparation, the default location for the software is /usr/lpp/c2r/V2R5M0. However, you can choose a different location. For example, you can remove the release number, or add a maintenance level to the path name.

Before running the setup jobs, update your zSecure configuration so that the C2RWIN parameter reflects your chosen software location. Specify the updated configuration in subsequent setup jobs.

Owner and location preparation for the software

You can use job C2RZCZFS to prepare the file system where the software is to be installed.
  • You might not want a new file system; for example, you might want to use an already mounted file system from a previous installation. To use an existing file system, comment out the jobsteps that create and mount a file system. However, you must still run the other jobsteps to set up the directories.
  • Because the C2RZCZFS job mounts the file system, run it as root. This mount does not persist after subsequent IPL. Ensure that the file system is mounted when needed. For example, you can include the mount in your BPXPRMxx member.
  • The file system must be mounted with the SECURITY and SETUID attributes. These attributes are required because zSecure Visual runs as a daemon, and therefore requires a program-controlled environment.

For an upgrade installation, you normally do not have to prepare a new file system. However, create a new directory into which to unpack the software. You can then start using the upgraded software by changing the C2RWIN parameter in the zSecure configuration and restarting the Server.

Unpacking the software

  • Before running the C2RZWUNP job, supply the zSecure configuration that contains your customized C2RWIN parameter.
  • Job step OS2ZFS copies the (SMP/E-installed) software into a UNIX file.
  • After unpacking, the pax file is no longer needed, and you can discard it.