Migration Steps to SA z/OS 4.4

Before you begin

Before migrating to SA z/OS® 4.4, it is recommended that the SA z/OS release you are using runs on the current service level.

Complete the following steps to migrate to SA z/OS 4.4:

1. Install the compatibility APAR OA61747 (SA z/OS 4.1 and SA z/OS 4.2 SA z/OS 4.3) before migrating to SA z/OS 4.4, Open the Customization Dialog before converting to an SA z/OS 4.4 policy database in step 2. This APAR also enables you to use a SA z/OS 4.4-built configuration file on a system running SA z/OS 4.1 or SA z/OS 4.2 in a mixed environment.
2. Make a copy of your version 4.x policy database and edit it with the SA z/OS 4.4 Customization Dialog. This converts it to a version 4.4 policy database. For more information, see "Conversion Function" in IBM Z® System Automation Defining Automation Policy.
3. Read through the following sections before migrating to SA z/OS 4.4:
   • If you are migrating from SA z/OS 4.3, Migration Notes and Advice when Migrating to SA z/OS 4.4
   • If you are migrating from SA z/OS 4.2, Migration Notes and Advice when Migrating from SA z/OS 4.1.
4. Build the configuration files from the policy database with Type=ALL. For more information, see "Building and Distributing Configuration Files" in IBM Z System Automation Defining Automation Policy.
5. Load the build files on the designated system. For the first load of the new and converted build files, a NetView recycle is required. For more information, see Step 17B: Distribute System Operations Configuration Files and the chapter "Building and Distributing Configuration Files" in IBM Z System Automation Defining Automation Policy.