Setting up the z/OSMF workflow

Copy the workflow sample files. Customize the properties.

About this task

Use a sample exec to copy the files which comprise the workflow to the default usage directory and customize to prepare the workflow to be used..

Procedure

  1. run /usr/lpp/kc4z/samples/copyworkflow.cmd
    copyworkflow.cmdcopies the sample workflow definition file, workflow property file, receive content script and extract content script to etc/kc4z/workflow where they will be modified and used.. (default utilization location).
  2. If the default content location /global/kc4z/data has been overridden, update the contentParentDirectory value in /etc/kc4z/workflows/workflow_getjar.property.
  3. Logon to z/OSMF and select the Workflow TAB
  4. Select Action ->Create WorkFlow

    /etc/kc4z/workflows/receiveContentjcl.xml

    would be the default value for "Workflow definition file"

    /etc/kc4z/workflows/workflow_getjar.propertywould be the default value for "Workflow variable input file".

  5. Give the system name under system
  6. Click "Next"
    1. Give the workflow name, owner ID and access according to your preferences.
    2. Check the checkbox, "assign all steps to owner user ID".
  7. Click "Finish"
  8. Having successfully defined the z/OSMF workflow, you may proceed with Using the z/OSMF workflow