Defining a z/OS host configuration

You can use the Optim™ preferences to define a connection to an Optim for z/OS® host by entering connection and job information.

The configuration information is used to generate the batch JCL for Optim requests included in an Optim interoperability service.

To define an Optim for z/OS host configuration:

  1. Click Window > Preferences.
  2. In the navigation tree, expand the Optim node and then click z/OS Host Configurations. The z/OS Host Configurations editor opens.
  3. Click Add. The Add Host window opens.
  4. Complete the Job Defaults and DB2 Defaults information.
  5. Click OK. The z/OS Host Configurations editor displays the host configuration.