This article leads you through the tasks involved in setting up
a WebSphere Application Server for z/OS network deployment cell using the
Profile Management tool.
About this task
Perform this task to set up a new WebSphere Application Server for
z/OS Network Deployment cell.
Procedure
- Create a customization definition for the network deployment cell.
- Follow the instructions in Creating the customization definition.
- Select "z/OS deployment manager" for application environment
type.
- Fill in the prompts using the values from your Customization Dialog worksheet: Network Deployment cell.
- Review the network deployment definition to make sure all the values
are correct. Refer to the Reviewing the customization definition for instructions.
- Upload the customization jobs and scripts to the target z/OS system.
Refer to Uploading the customization jobs to z/OS for
instructions.
- Follow the instructions in the BBOCCINS member of the CNTL data
set you uploaded. Refer to Following the generated customization instructions: Network Deployment cell for more details.
Results
When you have successfully completed the steps in the generated instructions
the task is finished. The new network deployment cell is up and running on
the chosen z/OS system. See
Working with your new deployment manager for more information.
What to do next
Add application server nodes to your cell using one of two methods:
- Create a new managed node using the Profile Management tool and add application
servers to it using the administrative console or scripting.
- Federate existing stand-alone application servers into your network deployment
cell to create managed nodes with application servers.