New installation process

This topic draws your attention to a new installation process for CICS®.

This release of CICS Transaction Server is installed using the SMP/E RECEIVE, APPLY, and ACCEPT commands. The SMP/E dialogs may be used to accomplish the SMP/E installation steps.

The process is described in the CICS TS 3.1 Program Directory. It is in line with IBM® Corporate Standards, and may be familiar to those who have installed other z/OS® products.

The traditional method, DFHISTAR, of installing CICS Transaction Server is still available. The Program Directory indicates where information about DFHISTAR may be found in the Installation Guide.