Making initial checks
There are some initial checks that you can make that may provide answers to common problems that you may have.
Carry out the initial checks for your platform:
![[Windows]](ngwin.gif)
![[UNIX]](ngunix.gif)
![[Linux]](nglinux.gif)
![[z/OS]](ngzos.gif)
![[IBMi]](ngibmi.gif)
For logging and tracing, see the following information:
Use the information and general advice given in the subtopics to help you rectify the problem.