Abstract for IP System Administrator's Commands

Purpose of this information:

This document describes how to monitor the network, manage resources, and maintain performance of z/OS® Communications Server. This includes the ability to perform the following functions:
  • Configure a system, using TSO and MVS™ commands
  • Monitor the network
  • Query name servers
  • Manage network resources
The information in this document supports both IPv6 and IPv4. Unless explicitly noted, information describes IPv4 networking protocol. IPv6 support is qualified within the text.

A companion to this document is the z/OS Communications Server: IP User's Guide and Commands, which describes how to use the applications available in z/OS Communications Server V2R1.

Who should read this information:

This document is written for system administrators who need to understand how to monitor applications and network resources provided by z/OS Communications Server V2R1.

Before using this document, you should be familiar with the IBM® Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS) operating system, the IBM Time Sharing Option (TSO), and z/OS UNIX System Services and the z/OS UNIX shell. In addition, z/OS Communications Server V2R1 should already be installed and customized for your network. For information about installing, see the z/OS Program Directory. For information about customizing, see the z/OS Communications Server: IP Configuration Reference.