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Client self assist - Technical Support Information for TWS z/OS Administrators
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Welcome to the Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS technical support information update. This communication is designed to help you derive maximum value from your TWS for z/OS software by providing the most up-to-date technical information, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to other key information. Please take a moment to read through the material. We are confident that you will find these resources helpful and informative.
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News and Flash for Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS
Flash
Tivoli Workload Scheduler - SSL default certificates expire on 10 February 2014
Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS - SSL default certificates expires on 10 February 2014
Alert
NOTE: Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS 8.3.0 announces End of Service (EOS) for 2013-04-30
If your are interested in upgrading to TWS for z/OS 8.6.0, the TWS for z/OS Upgrade Package document provides useful info and a list of reference links to help in the upgrade activity and in new version start up.
Technote and FAQ documents for Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS
Top rated
Avoiding problems when using the Batch Loader (EQQYLTOP)
What is EQQRETWM and how can it help me manage my batch?
Most recent
PREDECESSOR/SUCCESSOR limits. Messages EQQ0370W and EQQ0522I
FTAs and SAs (standard agents) link SLOWLY when directly attached to OPCMASTER
CP Extend fails w/MSG "EQQ0302E PERIOD OUTSIDE LTP"
ABEND338 S338 NO ACTIVE MODULE FOUND" when starting TWSz.
MSG ATB052E logical unit not activated setting up APPC PIF/DIALOG SERVER
JCC (Job Completion Checker) initialization fails with message EQQW028E.
JS file backups interfere with the TWSz ISPF dialog and the TDWC/WEBUI.
FINDING the TWSz Controller mlog and the Tracker mlog?
BACKING UP datasets AD, WS, OI, RD, SI, CP, LTP for DR testing.
EWTR SUBTASK unexpected termination - I/O error on event dataset EQQEVDS
APAR documents for Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS
Most recent
PM79763: Job submitted with predecessor in "W" waiting status
PM82612: Adding a group of E2E applications, their operations have to run on FTAs may results in OSEQ errors
PM85409: External PRED lost if different PRED manually reset from C to W
PM84698: Sporacid TCP/IP communication erro during PIF execution even if fix for PM74822 is applied
PM86625: EQQN121I message in case of 'PRINT CURRENT PLAN' misleading
PM87390: BCIT list AD creates invalid ADUSF entries when no user fields exist for operation
PM86361: RER hangs TSO session with high CPU and memory use when restart operation selected
PM83953: Conditional dependency incorrectly resolved on restart
PM86186: External dependencies incorrect if I/A changed during 5.1 ADD
PM82520: PIF program used to modify segment CLSD includes duplicate specific date in calendar record without any error message
Download and Fixes documents for Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS
- Fix Central for Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS - Tool to help you search fixes for your specific product.
- Fixes by Version for Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS - This document points to the fixes by version for the TWS for z/OS product.
- Recommended fixes for Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS - This document contains a comprehensive list of recommended, generally available (GA) fixes.
- Fix Central for Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS - Tool to help you search fixes for your specific product.
Most recent
IBM Fix Central - 8.5.0-TIV-TDWC-FP0004.VSR
IBM Fix Central - 8.5.0.TIV-TDWC-SOLARIS_X64-FP0004.tar
IBM Fix Central - 8.5.0.TIV-TDWC-WINDOWS_X86_64-FP0004
IBM Fix Central - 8.5.0.TIV-TDWC-LINUX_X86_64-FP0004
IBM Fix Central - 8.5.0.TIV-TDWC-LINUX_S390-FP0004.TAR
IBM Fix Central - 8.5.0.TIV-TDWC-LINUX_PPC-FP0004.TAR
IBM Fix Central - 8.5.0.TIV-TDWC-LINUX_I386-FP0004.TAR
IBM Fix Central - 8.5.0.TIV-TDWC-HPIA64-FP0004.TAR
IBM Fix Central - 8.5.0.TIV-TDWC-SOLARIS-FP0004
IBM Fix Central - 8.5.0.TIV-TDWC-HPUX-FP0004
Complimentary training
Recent events
10 April 2013 - Tivoli Workload Scheduler - SSL default certificates expire on February 10, 2014 [Session 1]
12 April 2013 - Tivoli Workload Scheduler - SSL default certificates expire on February 10, 2014 [Session 2]
17 April 2013 - Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS - SSL certificates expires on February 2014: Procedure how to renewal
- Support Technical Exchange training events for TWS for z/OS - This is where you can find new or previous technical training events that are available.
- IBM Education Assistant complimentary flash training modules for TWS for z/OS - Short technical training modules to help with the administration of your TWS for z/OS software.
Technical Community Forums and Wikis
- Service Management Connect - Connect, learn, and share with Integrated Service Management (ISM) professionals and get access to developers and technical experts who provide their perspectives and expertise to help you implement ISM solutions.
- System z community - Connect, learn, and share with the System z Community experts.
- Tivoli Workload Automation Forum - This forum is for technical discussion focused on IBM Tivoli Workload Automation products to share product knowledge and experience.
- Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Wiki - Tivoli Wikis provide you with best practices and scenarios for using the product.
- Welcome to the Global Tivoli User Community - The Global Tivoli User Community is the largest on-line and off-line organization of Tivoli professionals in the world.
- Tivoli RFE Community - You can collaborate with development teams and other product users regarding product requests for enhancements topics.
- RFE Frequently Asked Questions - Provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the RFE process and the RFE community.
Other Problem Solving Resources
- Featured Documents for TWS for z/OS - This list features the documents most frequently requested by our customers.
- MustGather: Read First for TWS for z/OS - Gathering data before requesting support will help you understand the problem and save time analyzing the data.
- Detailed system requirements for TWS for z/OS (V8R6) - The list below includes links to the system requirements for TWS for z/OS.
- Troubleshooting Guidance for TWS for z/OS - Troubleshooting Guidance for TWS z/OS.
- TWSz Migration to new release - BEST PRACTICES - A basic guide to upgrading TWS for z/OS to a new release, with emphasis on best practices for a successful migration and elimination of excessive detail provided in product documentation.
- Tivoli TWS for z/OS Information Center - This page includes various documentation links.
- Tivoli TWS for Virtualize Data Centers Information Center - This page includes various documentation links.
- Software product compatibility reports - Reports about compatible software combinations.
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