Deploying new functionality in a migrated portal on z/OS

The migration process collects configuration data and applications from an earlier installed version of IBM® WebSphere® Portal and merges them into the newer installed version so that the new environment is identical to the earlier environment. Taking advantage of new functionality that was not available in the earlier portal requires additional attention after migration is complete.

Common panels used to deploy new functionality in z/OS:

  1. Start the WebSphere Portal Customization Dialog.
  2. Select Load base configuration data from z/PMT and then enter the name of the data set that represents the target WebSphere Application Server.
  3. Select Configure WebSphere Portal for z/OS.
  4. Select Portal migration.
  5. Select this option to deploy new functionality in a migrated portal.
  6. Select Allocate target data sets and then enter the data set name prefix value or high-level qualifier (HLQ). The data sets that you allocate will be used to store customization jobs and files.
  7. Select Define variables.
  8. Specify the required values for each listed option, using the information from the previously prepared worksheets as a guide.
  9. Optional: Save your customization variables.
  10. Generate the customization jobs.
  11. Optional: To see or print information about running the generated jobs, select View instructions.
  12. Follow the Customization Dialog instructions for submitting the customization jobs.