Installing

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To install CICS® Transaction Gateway follow the steps in these topics.

Download CICS Transaction Gateway images
This document provides the image part numbers and installation instructions for CICS Transaction Gateway for Multiplatforms 9.3 and CICS Transaction Gateway Desktop Edition 9.3 on all supported platforms.
Product versions
The version of CICS Transaction Gateway is defined as a string comprising four numbers separated by dots. The first two numbers are used on their own as an abbreviated product version, the last two numbers identify the modification level and fix pack.
Preparing to install CICS Transaction Gateway
These tasks must be completed prior to install CICS Transaction Gateway.
File path terminology
Generic file paths are used to describe the location of files used by CICS Transaction Gateway.
Installing CICS Transaction Gateway on Windows
You can perform an attended install of CICS Transaction Gateway either from the graphical user interface or from the command line. Alternatively you can perform an unattended install, either with or without a response file.
Installing CICS Transaction Gateway on UNIX and Linux
You can perform an install of CICS Transaction Gateway either using a GUI interface or a command prompt.
Installing a JVM
The CICS Transaction Gateway requires a supported version of Java™. A JVM is installed with the CICS Transaction Gateway installation.
Uninstalling CICS Transaction Gateway on Windows
You can uninstall CICS Transaction Gateway either from the graphical user interface or from the command line. Alternatively you can perform an unattended uninstall either with or without a response file. The default uninstallation procedure uses the same method as the installation procedure.
Uninstalling CICS Transaction Gateway on UNIX and Linux
You can uninstall CICS Transaction Gateway either from the graphical user interface or from the command line. Alternatively you can perform an unattended uninstall either with or without a response file. The default uninstallation procedure uses the same method as the installation procedure.
Installing and uninstalling fix packs
Preparing a fix pack for installation or removal.
Software Development Kit
The CICS Transaction Gateway Software Development Kit (SDK) contains components to develop CICS Transaction Gateway applications and user exits.
Using X Window System for GUI
The X Window System software can be used to provide a graphical user interface (GUI) for computers running UNIX and Linux operating systems.