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Abstract for z/OS Migration
Summary of changes
Summary of changes for z/OS Version 2 Release 2 (V2R2) as updated June 2017
Summary of changes for z/OS Version 2 Release 2 (V2R2) as updated March 2016
Summary of changes for z/OS Version 2 Release 2 (V2R2) as updated December 2015
Summary of changes for z/OS V2R2
Summary of changes for z/OS Migration as updated June 2015
Summary of changes for z/OS Migration as updated February 2015
Migration: Introduction
Typical migration steps
Using IBM Health Checker for z/OS for migration checking
Elements and features that do not have migration actions
General migration actions for everyone migrating to z/OS V2R2
Migration actions for everyone moving to z/OS V2R2
Migration actions for everyone before installing z/OS V2R2
Review PSP buckets
Install coexistence and fallback PTFs
Use zSoftCap to identify the effect of capacity changes
Add or change volumes to keep your z/OS root file system in a single data set
Verify that you have enough XCF groups and XCF group members
Ensure that the CustomPac Installation Dialog is updated
Consider using the new JOB statement for the CustomPac installation dialog
Migration actions for everyone before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Set up an IPCS environment
Use IBM-supplied parmlib and proclib members
Migrate /etc and /var system control files
Update automation and procedures for changed and deleted messages
Rework and install user modifications
Reconnect non-IBM products
Reconnect subsystems
Update operational and other procedures
Verify that virtual storage limits are set properly
Back virtual storage with sufficient real and auxiliary storage
Update your check customization for modified IBM Health Checker for z/OS checks
Remove deleted data sets, paths, and references
Add references to new data sets and paths
Verify your IFAPRDxx Product ID is correct for z/OS Version 2
Accommodate new address spaces
Migration actions for everyone after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Hardware migration actions
Migrate to an IBM z13 or IBM z13s server
General recommendations and considerations for a z13 or z13s server
Restrictions for a z13 or z13s server
Actions you can take before you order a z13 or z13s server
Migration and exploitation considerations for z13 and z13s server functions
Accommodate functions for the z13 server or z13s to be discontinued on future servers
Migrate to an IBM zEnterprise EC12 or IBM zEnterprise BC12 server
General recommendations and considerations for a zEC12 or zBC12 server
Restrictions for a zEC12 or zBC12 server
Actions you can take before you order a zEC12 or zBC12 server
Migration and exploitation considerations for zEC12 and zBC12 server functions
Accommodate functions for the zEC12 and zBC12 servers to be discontinued on future servers
Migrate to an IBM zEnterprise z196 or z114 server
General recommendations and considerations for a z196 or z114 server
Restrictions for a z196 or z114 server
Actions you can take before you order a z196 and z114 server
Actions you can take after you order a z196 and z114 server
Recommended migration steps for a z196 and z114 server
Migration and exploitation considerations for z196 and z114 server functions
Accommodate functions for the z196 and z114 servers to be discontinued on future servers
Ensure that you are running on supported servers and storage controllers
Replace unsupported devices
Provide for new device installations
Update your CFRM policy with coupling facility structure size changes
Migration from z/OS V2R1
Sysplex migration actions
Sysplex actions related to hardware upgrades
Sysplex actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Sysplex actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Sysplex actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
BCP migration actions
BCP actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Evaluate your stand-alone dump data set allocations and your IPCS processing of them
AMBLIST uses the system-determined block size for SYSPRINT
Plan to move from SHARED mode to DISTRIBUTED mode for consoles
Use LOGR Couple Data Set at format level HBB7705
Update Capacity Provisioning Manager parameters to use CIM Client for Java Version 2
Update a Capacity Provisioning Manager parameter to avoid a defined capacity WTOR
BCP actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Create IPL text
Review the list of WTORs in parmlib member AUTOR00
Reassemble the stand-alone dump program
Plan for HWIREXX helper program restriction for z/OS BCPii
Adjust parameters to start IOSHMCTL in TPC-R Basic Hyperswap environment
Accommodate system symbol names that contain underscores
Format the ARM couple data set for long symbol table support
Ensure that PARMDD or REGIONX are not used as job statement symbols
Examine your IEFUSI exit routine for possible changes
Assess the use of the INCLUDE1MAFC keyword on the LFAREA parameter in IEASYSxx
Plan for the use of freemained frames
Relocate Cross System Extended Services (XES) component trace buffers
MVS SLIP command change for MODE=HOME
Define a SAF profile for the log stream subsystem exits
Update Capacity Provisioning to use Java 7.1 or higher
Modify the UPDATE statement for the PFA date change
Review PFA check values
Ensure that PFA finds the configuration file
Update PFA to use Java 7.1 or higher
Ensure that the IWM4HLTH service is used properly
Identify unauthorized callers of the IWMSRDRS and IWMSRSRG services
Ensure that authorizations are correct for callers of WLM services
BCP actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Plan for the new default format level of HBB7705 in the IXCL1DSU utility
Consider the new COUPLExx CFRMTAKEOVERCF(NO) default
Evaluate the stand-alone dump default for large memory objects
BookManager BUILD migration actions
BookManager BUILD actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Accommodate the removal of BookManager BUILD
BookManager BUILD actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
BookManager BUILD actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
CIM migration actions
CIM actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Prepare for the removal of the CIM Java Managed Provider Interface (JMPI)
CIM actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
CIM actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Update to SBLIM CIM Client for Java Version 2
Communications Server migration actions
Communications Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
IP Services: Replace configuration of TCP/IP legacy device types
IP Services: Replace GATEWAY statements in the TCP/IP profile
SMTP: Prepare for the removal of SMTPD NJE Mail Gateway and Sendmail
IP Services: Verify that the changed DHGroup default is acceptable
IP Services: Replace configuration of additional z/OS legacy device types
IP Services: Prepare for the removal of the TFTPD function
Communications Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IP Services: Modify GLOBALCONFIG SMCR PFID definitions
IP Services: Make changes for Netstat enhancements
IP Services: Update /etc configuration files
IP Services: Verify z/OS UNIX file permission settings
IP Services: Enable SSLv3 for z/OS components if required
IP Services: Verify the new default for the QUEUEDRTT parameter
IP Services: Use the new maximum segment size adjustments if required
IP Services: Check code that automates on IKE daemon syslogd messages
IP Services: Decide whether to accept the new FIXED CSM default
SNA Services: Update TIBUF pool size and T1BUF pool size
Communications Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Cryptographic Services migration actions
Cryptographic Services actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
ICSF: Detect any coprocessor that will not become active when HCR77A1 or later is started
ICSF: Detect TKDS objects that are too large for the new record format in HCR77A1
Cryptographic Services actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
ICSF: Determine if applications using hash services have archived hashes of long data
ICSF: Deprecated parameters in installation options data set
OCSF: Migrate the directory structure
System SSL: Modify code or System SSL application configurations to enable SSLV2 or SSLV3
System SSL: Modify code or System SSL application configurations to enable null encryption, RSA-Export, or RC4 ciphers
Cryptographic Services actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
ICSF: Accommodate the TRACEENTRY option deprecation
PKI Services: Migrate to IBM HTTP Server - Powered by Apache
DFSMS migration actions
DFSMS actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
DFSMSdfp: Back up SMS control data sets
DFSMSdss: Determine whether you need DISABLE(REFUCB) in parmlib member DEVSUPxx
DFSMSdfp: Prepare for the removal of TSO copy services commands
DFSMSrmm: Prepare for the removal of the DFSMSrmm CIM provider
DFSMS actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
DFSMSdfp: Ensure that the Language Environment runtime library is available for DLLs
DFSMSdfp: Update SYS1.IMAGELIB
DFSMSdfp: Adjust parameters to control whether offline device discovery is performed
DFSMSdfp: Define a security profile for VSAM exception exits
DFSMSdfp: Accommodate change for data set name prefix in IDCAMS ALLOCATE
DFSMSdfp: Accommodate new authorization requirements for users of the IDCAMS DEFINE command
DFSMSdss: Build the IPLable stand-alone DFSMSdss image
DFSMSdss: Accommodate ADREID0 EIREC14 expansion
DFSMShsm: Update applications that depend on LIST command output
DFSMS actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
DFSMSdfp: Run OAM DB2 BIND jobs
DFSMSdfp: Define a security product profile for IDCAMS DCOLLECT exit
DFSORT migration actions
DFSORT actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
DFSORT actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Update automation for changed DFSORT messages
DFSORT actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Distributed File Service migration actions
Distributed File Service actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Distributed File Service actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Distributed File Service actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
SMB: Add _BPXK_UNUSEDTASKS=KEEP to the DFSCNTL environment file
HCD migration actions
HCD actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
HCD actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
HCD actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
HLASM migration actions
HLASM actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Accommodate new assembler mnemonics for new machine instructions
HLASM actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Adjust the block size on assembler SYSLIN when using the HEWLKED linkage editor program
HLASM actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IBM HTTP Server migration actions
IBM HTTP Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Plan for the removal of IBM HTTP Server powered by Domino
IBM HTTP Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IBM HTTP Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IBM Tivoli Directory Server migration actions
IBM Tivoli Directory Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Accommodate new sslCipherSpecs default
IBM Tivoli Directory Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IBM Tivoli Directory Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IBM z/OS Management Facility migration actions
z/OSMF actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
z/OSMF actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
z/OSMF actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Migrate to the new release of z/OSMF
Remove the most-generic profile for z/OSMF authorizations
Recreate all table filters in the z/OSMF user interface
ICKDSF (Device Support Facility)
ICKDSF actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
ICKDSF actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
ICKDSF actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
ICKDSF: Accommodate new default for INIT and REFORMAT commands
Infoprint Server migration actions
Infoprint Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Discontinue use of the Infoprint Server SNMP subagent
Upgrade web browser support for Infoprint Central
Upgrade Java support for IPP Server and Infoprint Central
Infoprint Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Discontinue use of Infoprint Server aophinvd, aoplogd, and aopsdbd daemons
Remount the Printer Inventory and copy files that were customized
Infoprint Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Run aopsetup
Configure IBM HTTP Server - Powered by Apache
JES2 migration actions
JES2 actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Activate z11 mode
Check BERT utilization
JES2 actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Review changes applicable to JES2 exits
JES2 actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
JES3 migration actions
JES3 actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
JES3 actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Be aware that JES3 honors the DSI setting in SCHEDxx
JES3 actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Check code that references the JES3 Locate Response control block in IATYLRS
Language Environment migration actions
Language Environment actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Ensure that the name of the debug tool event handler is recognized by Language Environment
Language Environment actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Update the CSD based on the newest CEECCSD
Update Language Environment load modules in the LPA
Language Environment actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Library Server migration actions
Library Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Library Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Copy Library Server configuration files
Copy Library Server notes files
Migrate the Library Server configuration to work with IBM HTTP Server - Powered by Apache
Library Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
RMF migration actions
RMF actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
RMF actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
RMF actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Determine whether RMF should monitor zFS file system activity by default
Update programs that use ERBZFST3 or ERBZFAT3
Use an RMF Monitor III reporter version equal to or later than your RMF Monitor III gatherer version
SDSF migration actions
SDSF actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
SDSF actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Review and reassemble user exit routines
Use dynamic statements for ISFPARMS to avoid reassembly
SDSF actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Security Server migration actions
Security Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Accommodate the removal of default passwords on RACF commands
Security Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Check for duplicate class names
Evaluate your use of the ICHDEX01 exit routine
Security Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Update database templates
XL C/C++ migration actions
XL C/C++ actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Review the XL C/C++ Migration Guide for the Application Programmer
XL C/C++ actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
XL C/C++ actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
z/OS Font Collection migration actions
z/OS Font Collection actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
z/OS Font Collection actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Use the font libraries that are shipped in z/OS V2R2
z/OS Font Collection actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
z/OS OpenSSH migration actions
z/OS OpenSSH actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
z/OS OpenSSH actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
z/OS OpenSSH actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Accommodate the OpenSSH ported level
Changes to the ssh-rand-helper command that might require a migration action
Changes to the sftp command that might require a migration action
Changes to the ssh command that might require a migration action
Changes to the ssh, sftp or scp client commands that might require a migration action
Changes to the ssh_config file that might require a migration action
Changes to the sshd command that might require a migration action
Changes to the sshd_config file that might require a migration action
Changes to the ssh-keygen command that might require a migration action
Changes to the ssh-keyscan command that might require a migration action
Changes to the users running ssh, sftp or scp client commands that might require a migration action
Changes to /samples/ssh_smf.h and FOTSMF77 in SYS1.MACLIB that might require a migration action
z/OS UNIX migration actions
z/OS UNIX actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Migrate from HFS file systems to zFS file systems
Determine whether your system has z/OS UNIX program files with certain attributes
z/OS UNIX actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Remove files and directories in /var/man
z/OS UNIX actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Migration from z/OS V1R13
Sysplex migration actions
Sysplex actions related to hardware upgrades
Sysplex actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Sysplex actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Sysplex actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
BCP migration actions
BCP actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Evaluate your stand-alone dump data set allocations and your IPCS processing of them
AMBLIST uses the system-determined block size for SYSPRINT
Plan to move from SHARED mode to DISTRIBUTED mode for consoles
Make accommodations for RACROUTE AUTH check for SLIP command
Remove the REPORTCOMPLETIONS option from the IEAOPTxx member
Move BCPii API calls into your application instead of in BCPii ENF exits
Remove policies for the PFA_FRAMES_AND_SLOTS_USAGE check
Update code that invokes the IOSSPOF macro in a PSW key of 0-7
Use LOGR Couple Data Set at format level HBB7705
Update Capacity Provisioning Manager parameters to use CIM Client for Java Version 2
Update a Capacity Provisioning Manager parameter to avoid a defined capacity WTOR
BCP actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Create IPL text
Review the list of WTORs in parmlib member AUTOR00
Reassemble the stand-alone dump program
Plan for HWIREXX helper program restriction for z/OS BCPii
Move from the console tracking facility to the Generic Tracker
Convert your existing IBM Health Checker for z/OS setup for automatic start-up
Consider the new default value for the LOADxx DYNCPADD keyword that indicates how many CPUs z/OS is prepared to dynamically add
Plan for the increase of the maximum number of supported CPUs to 256
Plan for the new default TRACKDIRLOAD in PROGxx
Update automation that handles messages IEE302I, IEE303I, IEE1302I, IEE1303I, and IOS566I
Plan for new entries AXRINIT and AXRRXTSS in the program properties table
Plan for security changes to EXECIO restricting the REXX exec for allocating an internal reader
Accommodate increase in nucleus size
Accommodate increase in ESQA
Format the ARM couple data set for long symbol table support
Ensure that PARMDD or REGIONX are not used as job statement symbols
Examine your IEFUSI exit routine for possible changes
Accommodate system symbol names that contain underscores
Adjust parameters to start IOSHMCTL in TPC-R Basic Hyperswap environment
Assess the use of the INCLUDE1MAFC keyword on the LFAREA parameter in IEASYSxx
Plan for the use of freemained frames
Relocate Cross System Extended Services (XES) component trace buffers
MVS SLIP command change for MODE=HOME
Define a SAF profile for the log stream subsystem exits
Update Capacity Provisioning to use Java 7.1 or higher
Modify the UPDATE statement for the PFA date change
Review PFA check values
Ensure that PFA finds the configuration file
Update PFA to use Java 7.1 or higher
Ensure that the IWM4HLTH service is used properly
Identify unauthorized callers of the IWMSRDRS and IWMSRSRG services
Ensure that authorizations are correct for callers of WLM services
BCP actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Accommodate the SETLOAD xx,IEASYM command to update system symbols
Plan for the new default format level of HBB7705 in the IXCL1DSU utility
Use the z/OSMF Capacity Provisioning task to define policies
Consider the new COUPLExx CFRMTAKEOVERCF(NO) default
Evaluate the stand-alone dump default for large memory objects
BookManager BUILD migration actions
BookManager BUILD actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Accommodate the removal of BookManager BUILD
BookManager BUILD actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
BookManager BUILD actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
CIM migration actions
CIM actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Prepare for the removal of the CIM Java Managed Provider Interface (JMPI)
CIM actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
CIM actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Update to SBLIM CIM Client for Java Version 2
Communications Server migration actions
Communications Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Configuration assistant: Migrate to the Configuration Assistant for Communications Server in z/OSMF
IP Services: Permit intranode management network application to use OSM interfaces
IP Services: Ensure that FTP is listed in AUTHCMD and AUTHPGM NAMES
IP Services: Understand the change in the support for the DVIPSEC parameter
IP Services: Be aware of the enhancements to IP Fragment attack type of IDS
IP Services: Relink NMI applications using the 64-bit TMI copy buffer function
IP Services: Review XL C/C++ applications that use the GetProfile request of TCP/IP NMI
IP Services: Prepare for the addition of IPv6 support for policy-based routing
IP Services: Migrate from BIND 9.2.0
IP Services: Replace configuration of TCP/IP legacy device types
IP Services: Replace GATEWAY statements in the TCP/IP profile
SMTP: Prepare for the removal of SMTPD NJE Mail Gateway and Sendmail
IP Services: Verify that the changed DHGroup default is acceptable
IP Services: Replace configuration of additional z/OS legacy device types
IP Services: Prepare for the removal of the TFTPD function
Communications Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IP Services: Allow the IKE daemon and the NSS daemon access to the CSFIQF resource of the CSFSERV class if ICSF is to be used with IP security
IP Services: Allow users of AT-TLS access to CSFIQA and CSFRNG resources of the CSFSERV class if ICSF will be used with AT-TLS
IP Services: Ensure ICSF is active before starting the NSS daemon in FIPS 140 mode
IP Services: Ensure ICSF is active before starting the IKE daemon in FIPS 140 mode
IP Services: Ensure ICSF is active before starting the Policy Agent when AT-TLS groups are configured in FIPS 140 mode
IP Services: Update automation on D TCPIP,tnproc,
,CONN for the expanded EN TY column in message EZZ6064I
IP Services: Update automation to monitor resolver address space initialization completion messages
IP Services: Update OMPROUTE configuration procedures for OMPROUTE_OPTIONS
IP Services: Check the values specified for TCP related configuration statements
IP Services: Make changes for Netstat enhancements
IP Services: Use the new maximum segment size adjustments if required
IP Services: Check code that automates on IKE daemon syslogd messages
IP Services: Decide whether to accept the new FIXED CSM default
IP Services: Update /etc configuration files
IP Services: Verify z/OS UNIX file permission settings
IP Services: Enable SSLv3 for z/OS components if required
SNA Services: Update TIBUF pool size and T1BUF pool size
Communications Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Migrate environment variable settings
Cryptographic Services migration actions
Cryptographic Services actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
ICSF: Detect any coprocessor that will not become active when HCR77A1 or later is started
ICSF: Detect TKDS objects that are too large for the new record format in HCR77A1
ICSF: Determine if applications using hash services have archived hashes of long data
Cryptographic Services actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
ICSF: Determine if applications using hash services have archived hashes of long data
ICSF: Deprecated parameters in installation options data set
OCSF: Migrate the directory structure
System SSL: Ensure ICSF is available when running System SSL in FIPS 140-2 mode
System SSL: Modify automated scripts running the gskkyman utility to interact with new menus
System SSL: Ensure all RACF user IDs that start SSL applications in non-FIPS mode can access the CSFRNG resource of the CSFSERV class
System SSL: Modify code or System SSL application configurations to enable SSLV2 or SSLV3
System SSL: Modify code or System SSL application configurations to enable null encryption, RSA-Export, or RC4 ciphers
Cryptographic Services actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
ICSF: Accommodate the TRACEENTRY option deprecation
PKI Services: Migrate to IBM HTTP Server - Powered by Apache
DFSMS migration actions
DFSMS actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
DFSMSdfp: Back up SMS control data sets
DFSMSdfp: Obtain descriptive text in messages for Open/Close/End of Volume ABENDs
DFSMSdfp: Remove SMA fields from the SMS storage group construct IGDSGD and from ISMF panels
DFSMSdss: Determine whether you need DISABLE(REFUCB) in parmlib member DEVSUPxx
DFSMSdfp: Prepare for the removal of TSO copy services commands
DFSMSrmm: Prepare for the removal of the DFSMSrmm CIM provider
DFSMSdfp: Review the DCB block size specified in IDCAMS REPRO JCL
DFSMS actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
DFSMSdfp: Ensure that the Language Environment runtime library is available for DLLs
DFSMSdfp: Update SYS1.IMAGELIB
DFSMSdfp: Accommodate changes in LISTCAT LEVEL output
DFSMSdfp: Do not use IEBCOPYO
DFSMSdfp: Examine and update program calls to IEBCOPY
DFSMSdfp: Specify new option to suppress the message IGD17054I
DFSMSdfp: Adjust parameters to control whether offline device discovery is performed
DFSMSdfp: Define a security profile for VSAM exception exits
DFSMSdfp: Accommodate change for data set name prefix in IDCAMS ALLOCATE
DFSMSdfp: Accommodate new authorization requirements for users of the IDCAMS DEFINE command
DFSMSdss: Review changes to the messages that result from a COPY or RESTORE operation with COPYVOLID
DFSMSdss: Build the IPLable stand-alone DFSMSdss image
DFSMSdss: Accommodate ADREID0 EIREC14 expansion
DFSMShsm: Update applications that depend on LIST command output
DFSMShsm: Accommodate default value change for dump VTOC copies
DFSMSrmm: Check how you control your RACF tape profile processing
DFSMS actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
DFSMSdfp: Configure clusters and storage groups for SMS volume selection
DFSMSdfp: Run OAM DB2 BIND jobs
DFSMSdfp: Define a security product profile for IDCAMS DCOLLECT exit
DFSMSdss: Accommodate new default behavior for full-volume and track restore operations
DFSMSdss: Lock or suspend user catalog data sets before performing a logical restore operation
DFSORT migration actions
DFSORT actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
DFSORT actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Update automation for changed DFSORT messages
Use TUNE=OLD option to prevent balancing resources for concurrent sort applications
Use EXPOLD=MAX and EXPRES=0 to prevent changed defaults
DFSORT actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Distributed File Service migration actions
Distributed File Service actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Determine whether to accept the new defaults for variables in the zFS IOEFSPRM file
Remove usage of zFS clone function
zFS: Copy data from zFS multi-file system aggregates to zFS compatibility mode aggregates
Distributed File Service actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
z/FS: Ensure that the zFS kernel is active when using the batch utility ioeagfmt
Distributed File Service actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
SMB: Add _BPXK_UNUSEDTASKS=KEEP to the DFSCNTL environment file
HCD migration actions
HCD actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Migrate security definitions for HCM users
HCD actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
HCD actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
HLASM migration actions
HLASM actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Accommodate new assembler mnemonics for new machine instructions
HLASM actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Adjust the block size on assembler SYSLIN when using the HEWLKED linkage editor program
HLASM actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IBM HTTP Server migration actions
IBM HTTP Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Plan for the removal of IBM HTTP Server powered by Domino
IBM HTTP Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IBM HTTP Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IBM Tivoli Directory Server migration actions
IBM Tivoli Directory Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Accommodate new sslCipherSpecs default
IBM Tivoli Directory Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IBM Tivoli Directory Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
IBM z/OS Management Facility migration actions
z/OSMF actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Convert to SAF Authorization Mode
Review the SAF profile prefix
Check the security for ports 32207 and 32208
Evaluate your usage of the zOSMFAD user ID from previous releases
Remove WebSphere constructs from previous releases
Remove the APF authorization for SYS1.MIGLIB(AMATERSE)
Remove the most-generic profile for z/OSMF authorizations
z/OSMF actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Check the security profile for the Software Management task
Authorize the z/OSMF server to create PassTickets
Install the z/OSMF cataloged procedures
Verify that the z/OSMF server has sufficient authorization
Defining the z/OSMF started procedures to RACF
z/OSMF actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Migrate to the new release of z/OSMF
Review the new z/OSMF service process
Notify users of the correct URL to use for z/OSMF
Recreate all table filters in the z/OSMF user interface
ICKDSF (Device Support Facility)
ICKDSF actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
ICKDSF actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
ICKDSF actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
ICKDSF: Accommodate new default for INIT and REFORMAT commands
Infoprint Server migration actions
Infoprint Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Discontinue use of the Infoprint Server SNMP subagent
Upgrade web browser support for Infoprint Central
Upgrade Java support for IPP Server and Infoprint Central
Infoprint Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Discontinue use of Infoprint Server aophinvd, aoplogd, and aopsdbd daemons
Remount the Printer Inventory and copy files that were customized
Infoprint Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Run aopsetup
Configure IBM HTTP Server - Powered by Apache
Integrated Security Services migration actions
Integrated Security Services actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Integrated Security Services actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
NAS: Allow GSS-API application programs to access the CSFRNG resource of the CSFSERV class
Integrated Security Services actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
JES2 migration actions
JES2 actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Change JESJOBS profiles
Activate z11 mode
Check BERT utilization
JES2 actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Review changes applicable to JES2 exits
Remove BRODCAST= from the OUTDEF initialization statement
Remove JCLERR= from the JOBDEF initialization statement
JES2 actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
JES3 migration actions
JES3 actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
JES3 actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Change JES3 release level format
Remove DUMP=JES and DUMP=MVS from the OPTIONS initialization statement
Remove SDI from the OPTIONS initialization statement
Be aware that JES3 honors the DSI setting in SCHEDxx
JES3 actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Check code that references the JES3 Locate Response control block in IATYLRS
Language Environment migration actions
Language Environment actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Convert to CEEPRMxx to set system-level default runtime options
Ensure that the name of the debug tool event handler is recognized by Language Environment
Language Environment actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Update the CSD based on the newest CEECCSD
Update Language Environment load modules in the LPA
Determine if the region-level runtime option JCL requires changes
Update programs that read the Language Environment options report
Accommodate removal of samples provided for system-level runtime usermods
Language Environment actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Library Server migration actions
Library Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Library Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Copy Library Server configuration files
Copy Library Server notes files
Migrate the Library Server configuration to work with IBM HTTP Server - Powered by Apache
Library Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Reconfigure Library Server information centers
RMF migration actions
RMF actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
RMF actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Control the invocation of data reduction exit routines
Check your GPMSERVE and GPM4CIM options for TCP/IP address regular expressions
Define the RACF definitions to enable the GPMSERVE Started Task for Authorization Code zero (AC=0)
RMF actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Update programs that use ERBZFST3 or ERBZFAT3
Use an RMF Monitor III reporter version equal to or later than your RMF Monitor III gatherer version
Determine need of SMF data collection for Postprocessor PCIE Activity report
SDSF migration actions
SDSF actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
SDSF actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Review and reassemble user exit routines
Use dynamic statements for ISFPARMS to avoid reassembly
SDSF actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Control how SDSF handles extended consoles
Security Server migration actions
Security Server actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Accommodate the removal of default passwords on RACF commands
Security Server actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Check for duplicate class names
Evaluate your use of the ICHDEX01 exit routine
Determine whether you define CHOWN.UNRESTRICTED in the UNIXPRIV class
Security Server actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Update database templates
TSO/E migration actions
TSO/E actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Consider the behavior of an empty data set in concatenation
TSO/E actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
TSO/E actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
XL C/C++ migration actions
XL C/C++ actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Review the XL C/C++ Migration Guide for the Application Programmer
XL C/C++ actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
XL C/C++ actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
z/OS Font Collection migration actions
z/OS Font Collection actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
z/OS Font Collection actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Stop using old fonts and start using fonts from the z/OS Font Collection
Use the font libraries that are shipped in z/OS V2R2
z/OS Font Collection actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
z/OS OpenSSH migration actions
z/OS OpenSSH actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
z/OS OpenSSH actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
z/OS OpenSSH actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Accommodate the OpenSSH ported level
Changes to the sftp command that might require a migration action
Changes to the ssh command that might require a migration action
Changes to the ssh, sftp or scp client commands that might require a migration action
Changes to the ssh_config file that might require a migration action
Changes to the sshd command that might require a migration action
Changes to the sshd_config file that might require a migration action
Changes to the ssh-keygen command that might require a migration action
Changes to the ssh-keyscan command that might require a migration action
Changes to the users running ssh, sftp or scp client commands that might require a migration action
Changes to the ssh-rand-helper command that might require a migration action
Changes to /samples/ssh_smf.h and FOTSMF77 in SYS1.MACLIB that might require a migration action
z/OS UNIX migration actions
z/OS UNIX actions to perform before installing z/OS V2R2
Remove ICLI component from z/OS
Ensure that your applications do not use removed z/OS UNIX APIs
Use the BPX.UNIQUE.USER profile instead of BPX.DEFAULT.USER
Accommodate the new Shell and Utilities version of the zlsof utility
Migrate from HFS file systems to zFS file systems
Determine whether your system has z/OS UNIX program files with certain attributes
z/OS UNIX actions to perform before the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Remove files and directories in /var/man
Update applications that use SMF type 92 subtype 11 close records
Determine whether certain files are involved with link-edited programs with AC=1 (Part 1)
Determine whether any programs UNIX-invoke other z/OS UNIX executable programs
z/OS UNIX actions to perform after the first IPL of z/OS V2R2
Determine whether certain files are involved with link-edited programs with AC=1 (Part 2)