Functions of the Mass Installation File Process

The mass installation file process provides two separate functions. The functions are:

Mass upgrade and install
This function uses upgrade and/or installation files to upgrade or replace existing applications and install new applications. The updated and new installation files are placed into the Application Manager administrator's and users' table data sets. Each installed application is verified and made available.

You can mass process installation files with or without corresponding upgrade files. You can also mass process upgrade files with or without corresponding installation files.
Mass export
This function uses a list of applications to drive an automated export process. Applications are exported to the output installation library.

The mass installation file process terminates when all of the operations are completed or a severe error occurs. When an individual operation (upgrade, install, export) is not successful, messages that document the operation are written as inline messages to the ISPF log and processing continues with the next file. If processing is run in batch, inline messages are written to the SYSTSPRT file and processing continues.

You can invoke the mass installation file process in the batch TMP (no active terminal) or in the foreground (active terminal). If you run the process in an interactive session, the messages appear on the terminal.