This article describes how to complete the "Load common MVS groups
and users variables" option for a WebSphere Application Server for z/OS managed
node.
Before you begin
Create the common MVS groups and users you will use for the new managed
node and know the name of the saved common MVS groups and users configuration
variable file that you recorded on the common MVS group and user worksheet.
About this task
The common MVS groups and users settings are used in the customization
of every WebSphere Application Server for z/OS cell. By loading the common
MVS groups and users variables at the start of node or cell creation, you
ensure that the configuration you use is consistent and matches the RACF definitions
that have already been set as part of configuration.
Complete this task
as the first step in configuring a new managed node. If you encounter problems
during customization and change the common MVS groups and users values, be
sure to re-save them.
Procedure
- On the "Configure Managed Node" panel, type the appropriate number
in the Option field to select "Common MVS groups and users variables"
and press Enter. You will see a panel that looks similar
to the following:
------------ WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Customization --------
Option ===>
Load Common MVS groups and users
Specify the name of a data set containing the common MVS groups and users
variables, then press Enter to continue.
IBM-supplied defaults are in ''
Data set name:
If this data set is not cataloged, specify the volume.
Volume:
- Fill in the name of the sequential data set you used to hold the
common MVS groups and users variable values and press Enter.
The variables will load.
Results
The common MVS groups and users settings are loaded. You can display
these variables, but not change them.