Installing and configuring
Learn how to install and configure the components of IBM Z Distribution for Zowe.
Before you begin
Before you start the installation, obtain the installation file and review the Planning for installation topic to get familiar with the installable parts. Also, ensure that your system meets the requirements. For more information, see Preparing for installation on the Zowe documentation website.
Procedure
| Installable part | Installation instructions |
|---|---|
| Zowe z/OS server-side component | See the Installing and configuring Zowe z/OS server-side component documentation. |
| Zowe Containers | See the Downloading and installing Zowe Containers documentation. |
| Zowe CLI client-side component | See Installing Zowe CLI on the Zowe open source documentation website. |
| Zowe Explorer (VSCode extension) client-side component | Bring up the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of VS Code or clicking View -> Extensions from the menu. Click the More Actions (...) button. Then, select Install from VSIX and select the .vsix file that you downloaded. Restart Visual Studio Code. The extension is installed. |
| IBM SDK for Node.js - z/OS | Review the system requirements and SMP/E edition installation information in Installing IBM SDK for Node.js - z/OS on the Zowe documentation website. |