Step 1b: Creating the Sysplex

Before you begin

You may want to read the information in Creating a New Group to see some sample customization dialog panels before you continue with the scenario.

Procedure

  1. On the Entry Type Selection panel, enter option 2 or GRP to go to the Entry Name Selection panel for groups, which displays an empty list.
  2. Enter NEW SYSPLEX1 at the command line.
    The Define New Entry panel for groups is displayed; the Entry name field is already filled with SYSPLEX1.
  3. The Group Type field defaults to SYSPLEX which is correct here because you want to create a sysplex group. Press PF3 to exit this panel.
    The Policy Selection panel for Groups is displayed, showing a message that the group has been created.
  4. Consider specifying default definitions for all your sysplex resources (that is, Sysplex Application Groups) using the Sysplex Defaults (XDF) and linking it to your sysplex group, as follows:
    1. Return to the Entry Type Selection panel and select the Sysplex Defaults entry type by entering XDF or 40. This displays the Entry Name Selection panel for Sysplex Defaults.
    2. To create a new entry called, for example, XDF1, enter new xdf1 at the command line.
      This displays the Define New Entry panel with XDF1 in the Entry name field. Press PF3 to exit this panel. The Policy Selection panel for Sysplex Defaults is displayed, showing a message that the entry has been created.
    3. Select the RESOURCE INFO policy item to display the Sysplex Resource Information Defaults panel and specify the needed data. Press PF3 to save the changes and return to the Policy Selection panel.
    4. Select the WHERE USED policy item to display the Where Used panel. Select the SYSPLEX1 sysplex by typing an S in the Action column and pressing Enter. Press PF3 to save the changes and return to the Policy Selection panel.
  5. On the Policy Selection panel for the SYSPLEX Group entry type (which you can reach via the Entry Type Selection panel), select the SYSTEMS policy item. The Systems for Group panel is displayed showing the three systems defined in Step 1a: Creating the Systems.
  6. Select all three systems with an S and press PF3 until you return to the Entry Type Selection panel.
    Now your environment contains a sysplex with three z/OS systems.