Abstract for MVS Initialization and Tuning Guide
Purpose of this information
This information is a preliminary tuning guide for the MVS™ element of z/OS®. The information describes how to initialize the system and how to get improved system performance. For information about how to install the software products that are necessary to run z/OS, see z/OS Planning for Installation.
Who should use this information
This information is for anyone whose job includes designing and planning to meet installation needs based on system workload, resources, and requirements. For that audience, the information is intended as a guide to what to do to implement installation policies. The information is also for anyone who tunes the system. This person must be able to determine where the system needs adjustment, to understand the effects of changing the system parameters, and to determine what changes to the system parameters will bring about the desired effect.
Where to find more information
Where necessary, this information references information in other publications, using the shortened version of the publication title. For complete titles and order numbers of the publications for all products that are part of z/OS, see z/OS V2R2 Information Roadmap.
Information updates on the web
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This information is updated weekly and lists changes before they are incorporated into z/OS publications.