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TIBCO® Managed File Transfer Platform Server for z/OS 8.1.0

# Installing TIBCO® Managed File Transfer Platform Server for z/OS

You can install TIBCO Managed File Transfer (MFT) Platform Server for z/OS directly from a workstation by using the TSO/E `Transmit` and `Receive` commands.

Procedure
1. Download the package from the TIBCO download site https://edelivery.tibco.com.

   You are prompted for a user name and password for downloading. If you do not receive a user name and password, contact TIBCO Technical Support.

2. Unzip the package to a local directory.
   The unzipped package contains the following two files:

   - `MFTvrm.XMT`: This file contains the necessary information to create all installation datasets.
   - `readme.TXT`: This file contains information regarding the installation process. Review this file before you begin the installation process.
3. Upload the `MFTvrm.XMT` file.
   You can upload the XMT file by issuing the UPLOAD or SEND command that your emulator provides.
   Note: Do not specify any options on the upload, for example, `CRLF` or `ASCII`. The destination dataset must be named in High_Level_Qualifier.PDS.XMT format.
   When uploading the XMT file to z/OS, you do not have to pre-allocate the z/OS dataset. If you must pre-allocate the dataset, use the following attributes:

   Attribute | Value
   --- | ---
   Organization | `PS`
   Record format | `FB`
   Record length | `80`
   Block size | `6160`
   Space unit | `TRKS`
   Directory blocks | `0`
   Primary quantity | `150`
   Secondary quantity | `10`

4. Receive the XMT file.
   1. Enter the following command at TSO option 6 or at the ready prompt:

          RECEIVE INDS(Name_of_uploaded_file)

      For example: `RECEIVE INDS(FUSION.MFT720.XMT)`
   2. Enter the following parameters when you are prompted:

          DSN(output_dataset_name) VOLUME(destination_volume_name)

      For example: `DSN(MFT720.INSTALL.PDS) VOLUME(ABC123)`
      Note: The `VOLUME` parameter is optional. You can use it if you want to control the dataset allocation.
5. Read and accept the End User License Agreement (EULA).
   You must run the following REXX exec to read and accept the EULA:

       EXEC 'MFTvrm.INSTALL.PDS(ACCEULA)'

6. Execute the `@RECEIVE` member in the PDS dataset.
   Note: If you are performing an upgrade,
   - The `LOADLIB` library contains sample user exit load modules. If you want to replace the existing datasets, you have to back up any existing customized user exit load modules before running this job, and copy back the customized user exit load modules to the `LOADLIB` after running this job.
   - The `SAMPLIB` contains the `GLOBAL` member. Ensure not to overwrite your existing `GLOBAL` member.
   1. Edit the `@RECEIVE` member to meet your installation requirements.
   2. Submit the `@RECEIVE` job to receive seven XMT files and create PDS files.

      For example: `MFTvrm.INSTALL.PDS(@RECEIVE)`

      The following table lists the created PDS files:

      PDS File | Description
      --- | ---
      EXECS | ISPF REXX execs
      JCL | Sample JCL
      LOADLIB | The load library
      MSGS | ISPF messages
      MTEXT | Message inquiries
      PANELS | ISPF panels
      SAMPLIB | The sample library

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