This article leads you through the "Allocate target data sets"
option in the Customization Dialog.
Before you begin
You must start the Customization Dialog and select the "Create an
empty managed node and add it to an existing Network Deployment cell" option.
About this task
Each option in the Customization Dialog saves customization jobs
and files in a pair of customization data sets. While is it possible to reuse
these data sets, it is safest to create separate data sets for each WebSphere
Application Server for z/OS configuration. The best practice is to use the
customization data set name prefix (sometimes referred to as "config_hlq")
to indicate the version and release of WebSphere Application Server for z/OS,
the task you are performing, and the cell (and, in some cases, the node name)
you are configuring. For example, you might use the following data set name
prefix for configuring a WebSphere Application Server for z/OS managed node
named MA6N01 for cell MAINT1:
JULIA.WASV6R2.MAINT1.MA6N01.MANAGED
Complete
this task before generating the customization jobs and files.
Procedure
- On the main dialog panel, type the appropriate number in the Option field
to select "Allocate target data sets".
- Press Enter. Result: You see a panel that looks
similar to the following:
----------------- WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Customization ------------------
Option ===>
Allocate Target Data Sets
Specify a high level qualifier (HLQ) and press Enter to allocate the
data sets to contain the generated jobs and instructions. You can
specify multiple qualifiers (up to 39 characters).
High level qualifier: .CNTL
.DATA
The Dialog will display data set allocation panels. You can make
changes to the default allocations, however you should not change
the DCB characteristics of the data sets.
.CNTL - a PDS with fixed block 80-byte records to
contain customization jobs.
.DATA - a PDS with variable length data to contain
other data produced by the Customization Dialog.
- Fill in your chosen configuration data set name prefix value (config_hlq).
If the data sets config_hlq.CNTL and config_hlq.DATA
do not exist, you will be prompted for data set allocation information. If
the data sets already exist, a message will inform you that they will be reused.
Results
The data sets config_hlq.CNTL and config_hlq.DATA
are allocated and will store customization jobs and files. These data set
names will also be saved along with the customization variables.