What is SMP/E?
SMP/E is the basic tool for installing and maintaining software
in OS/390® or z/OS® systems and subsystems. It controls these
changes at the element level by:
- Selecting the proper levels of elements to be installed from a large number of potential changes
- Calling system utility programs to install the changes
- Keeping records of the installed changes
SMP/E is an integral part of the installation, service, and maintenance processes for CBPDOs, ProductPacs, RefreshPacs, and selective follow-on service for CustomPacs. In addition, SMP/E can be used to install and service any software that is packaged in SMP/E system modification (SYSMOD) format.
SMP/E can be run either using batch jobs or using dialogs under Interactive System Productivity Facility/Program Development Facility (ISPF/PDF). SMP/E dialogs help you interactively query the SMP/E database, as well as create and submit jobs to process SMP/E commands.
These are some of the types of software that can be installed by
SMP/E:
- Products and service provided in CBPDOs and CustomPac offerings
- Products and service from IBM® Software Distribution Centers not provided in CBPDOs or CustomPac offerings
- Service provided in Expanded Service Options (ESOs)
- Other products and service
SMP/E can install software from any of these sources, provided it is packaged as a system modification, or SYSMOD.