Software prerequisites for z/OSMF

z/OSMF requires one of the following minimum levels of Java™:
  • IBM® 64-bit SDK for z/OS®, Java Technology Edition V7.1 (SR3), with the PTFs for APAR PI71018 and APAR PI71019 applied
  • IBM 64-bit SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition V8, with the PTF for APAR PI72601 applied.

This set-up must be done before you configure z/OSMF. By default, the SDK resides in the directory /usr/lpp/java/J7.1_64 on your system. If you installed it in another location, be sure to include the JAVA_HOME statement in your IZUPRMxx parmlib member, as shown in Optionally creating a IZUPRMxx parmlib member.

It is recommended that you complete the planning for z/OSMF before attempting to configure it. Also, be sure to obtain the latest PTFs; see Receiving service updates for z/OSMF.

For ServerPac users, use the jobs and documentation supplied with your ServerPac order to create an initial instance of z/OSMF. During the ServerPac process, you will need sections of this document to complete certain actions. Thereafter, you can refer to this document for information about performing various post-configuration actions, such as configuring the optional plug-ins.

The following web browsers are supported by z/OSMF, and are recommended for best results:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 11
  • Mozilla Firefox Version 45 or later.
Parent topic: Overview of z/OSMF