Installing Z Code Optimization Advice on your z/OS system
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Z Code Optimization Advice consists of a z/OS host installation package and a VS Code extension installation package. This section refers to information on the z/OS host installation package.
For first time users
First time installers need the z/OS host component package from the IBM® watsonx Code Assistant™ for Z product Passport Advantage® product download to perform installation of the z/OS portion of Z Code Optimization Advice.
- Transfer the PAX file to your z/OS machine and perform SMP/E installation by following the
instructions in Chapter 6 of the Program Directory for IBM watsonx Code
Assistant for Z Code Optimization Advice.
Note: The Program Directory contains complete Z Code Optimization Advice installation information and instructions.
The Program Directory can also be accessed from Passport Advantage, through unzipping the z/OS host zipfile and opening the IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Code Optimization Advice - Installation Guide for zOS host component.htm file.
This file guides you to the location of the HAMQ210 Program Directory, a sample JCL with upload instructions, as well as information on PTFs that may be required on your z/OS system.
For upgrading between versions
For users looking to upgrade to the latest version of Z Code Optimization Advice, check the Fix List for IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Code Optimization Advice (z/OS Host component) and install the latest PTF.
The latest PTF is cumulative and contains corrective fixes and features made available for a new release of the product. It is recommended that users keep the z/OS host component updated in line with any VS Code extension upgrades.