Installation for z/OS

The unified software for z/OS provides a choice of the following deployment environments:

  • zSeries File System (ZFS) files on UNIX System Services (USS)
  • Partitioned data set (PDS) libraries.

To compare their benefits, see Choosing Which Deployment Environment to Use.

Quick Start Guide

  • To install on ZFS/USS

    1. Download the appropriate *zos_zseries.tar file from eDelivery.tibco.com.
    2. Upload the file to a USS directory on your z/OS system.
    3. Log on to USS.
    4. Run the following command to extract all the files: tar -xvf *zos_zseries.tar.
    5. Start the installation by using the isetup command.
      The isetup screen is displayed, similar to the isetup screen in UNIX/Linux installation. For more information, see Run isetup Interactively Using the .tar File.

  • To install on PDS

    1. Download the appropriate *mvs_zseries.run file from eDelivery.tibco.com.
    2. Upload the file to a USS directory on your z/OS system.
    3. Log on to USS.
    4. Run the following command to extract all the files: sh *mvs_zseries.run. You are prompted to enter a PDS High-level qualifier (hlq).
    5. Start the installation by using the following command in ISPF6: EX ‘hlq.P.HOME.DATA(ISETUP)’.