This topic gives an overview of how to log on to msys for Setup and what must be done from the workplace to set up msys for Setup itself. Depending on your security setup, you might also have to log on to individual systems that you want to work with (see Logging on to a z/OS system).
Where to begin?
When you start the workplace, the panel that you need to begin with is automatically displayed.
To manually bring up this panel click File --> Log on... on the menu. This is only possible if you are not already logged on.
Why connect to LDAP?
msys for Setup stores its data in a central repository called management directory. The management directory is accessed through an LDAP server. The LDAP server can be:
The data that is shown on the msys for Setup workplace is a representation of the data stored in a particular msys for Setup subtree within the management directory. Before a workplace can show any data, it must be directed to a specific LDAP server and subtree.
LDAP administrator tasks:
There are setup tasks that only the LDAP administrator can perform. These are one-time actions that are necessary when a new msys for Setup LDAP subtree is established or when an msys for Setup user administrator must be defined, for example, after migrating an msys for Setup LDAP subtree from z/OS V1R1 or V1R2 level of code.
Tasks any user can perform:
The workplace stores information on the subtree it was last connected to. You must only provide this information if you want to connect to a different subtree or if you are using a workplace for the first time, that is, a workplace that has not previously been connected to a subtree.