This topic provides a step-by-step method for downloading and installing
the Workstation Agent for the first time. For additional information
about the ISPF panels used in the process, see the 'Download Data
Set to Workstation Utility (Option 3.7)' section of the z/OS ISPF User's Guide Vol II.
- From the Primary Option Menu panel, enter 3.7 (Utilities/Download
Data Set to Workstation).
- On the Download Data Set to Workstation panel, enter option 1 (ISPF
C/S Download ISPF C/S component).
- On the Client/Server Component Download panel, choose your download
method.
- 1. FTP (requires workstation FTP server).
Download
using FTP. ISPF invokes the host FTP client to connect with the FTP
server on your workstation and transfer the WSA installation program.
- 2. ISPF C/S (requires workstation connection).
Download
using ISPF Client/Server. If you already have a workstation agent
installed on your workstation, you can use the built-in file transfer
services to download a new WSA installation program. This process
is described in detail in the 'Download Data Set to Workstation Utility
(Option 3.7)' section of the z/OS ISPF User's Guide Vol II.
- 3. Manual.
ISPF tells you the name of the file you
need to copy. You can copy it with any method you prefer as long as
you maintain the data integrity of the WSA installation program. For
example, you could use the File Transfer facility in your terminal
emulator software. The file must be downloaded as "binary".
- Specify the type of workstation environment in which you want
to use the WSA.
You must indicate which workstation operating
system you want the WSA to run in, by typing the appropriate number
in the Workstation Type entry field.
- In the "Directory to copy file to:" field,
specify a directory on your workstation where you want to store the
WSA installation program. You can specify a full path name or a relative
directory, or leave this field blank. If you leave it blank, the download
is made to your home directory (in the case of FTP downloads) or the
current directory (in the case of client/server downloads). If you
specify a relative directory (one that does not start with a drive
letter or slash character) the directory is relative to the FTP home
directory or the client/server current directory.
- You can download into an existing directory, or you can have ISPF
create the directory you specify on the panel. If you want ISPF to
create the directory on your workstation before copying the WSA installation
program, select the Create directory to which the file is to be
copied field.
- By default, the Data set to copy file from: entry field
displays the name of the host data set that contains the WSA installation
program. This field value varies depending on the naming convention
that was used when ISPF was installed. If the WSA installation program
has been moved or copied elsewhere, you can change the name of this
data set.
- Press Enter. The remaining steps will differ according to the
download method selected.