This topic provides a step-by-step method for downloading and installing the Workstation Agent for the first time. For additional information about the ISPF panels used in the process, see the 'Download Data Set to Workstation Utility (Option 3.7)' section of the z/OS ISPF User's Guide Vol II.

1. From the Primary Option Menu panel, enter 3.7 (Utilities/Download Data Set to Workstation).
2. On the Download Data Set to Workstation panel, enter option 1 (ISPF C/S Download ISPF C/S component).
3. On the Client/Server Component Download panel, choose your download method.
   • 1. FTP (requires workstation FTP server).

     Download using FTP. ISPF invokes the host FTP client to connect with the FTP server on your workstation and transfer the WSA installation program.

   • 2. ISPF C/S (requires workstation connection).

     Download using ISPF Client/Server. If you already have a workstation agent installed on your workstation, you can use the built-in file transfer services to download a new WSA installation program. This process is described in detail in the 'Download Data Set to Workstation Utility (Option 3.7)' section of the z/OS ISPF User's Guide Vol II.

   • 3. Manual.

     ISPF tells you the name of the file you need to copy. You can copy it with any method you prefer as long as you maintain the data integrity of the WSA installation program. For example, you could use the File Transfer facility in your terminal emulator software. The file must be downloaded as "binary".

4. Specify the type of workstation environment in which you want to use the WSA.

   You must indicate which workstation operating system you want the WSA to run in, by typing the appropriate number in the Workstation Type entry field.

5. In the "Directory to copy file to:" field, specify a directory on your workstation where you want to store the WSA installation program. You can specify a full path name or a relative directory, or leave this field blank. If you leave it blank, the download is made to your home directory (in the case of FTP downloads) or the current directory (in the case of client/server downloads). If you specify a relative directory (one that does not start with a drive letter or slash character) the directory is relative to the FTP home directory or the client/server current directory.
6. You can download into an existing directory, or you can have ISPF create the directory you specify on the panel. If you want ISPF to create the directory on your workstation before copying the WSA installation program, select the Create directory to which the file is to be copied field.
7. By default, the Data set to copy file from: entry field displays the name of the host data set that contains the WSA installation program. This field value varies depending on the naming convention that was used when ISPF was installed. If the WSA installation program has been moved or copied elsewhere, you can change the name of this data set.
8. Press Enter. The remaining steps will differ according to the download method selected.