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Preparing to Install the Mainframe Application
Mainframe Hardware Requirements
Mainframe Software Requirements
Mainframe Installation Summary

Preparing to Install the Mainframe Application


This chapter provides information on preparing to install the CiscoWorks Blue Maps and SNA View mainframe component. Before you install, configure, and validate this product, read the following sections in this chapter:

Mainframe Hardware Requirements

Your mainframe system must meet the following hardware requirements before you can install the mainframe application:

Mainframe Software Requirements

Your mainframe system must have the following mainframe software before you can use with the mainframe application:

If both TCP/IP and LU 6.2 are available, Cisco recommends using TCP/IP.

Workstation Software

All CiscoWorks Blue Maps or SNA View workstations must have either TCP/IP or LU 6.2 connectivity to the mainframe. TCP/IP connectivity is provided through the workstation operating system. LU 6.2 connectivity is provided by one of the following products:

Optional Mainframe Software

The following mainframe software is optional:

Mainframe Installation Summary

This section summarizes the steps to follow for installing the mainframe application and to update the other mainframe software. Use this summary to ensure that you have performed all the mainframe installation tasks.


Step 1   Install the mainframe files from the CD-ROM.

Step 2   Configure connectivity from the workstation to the mainframe.

Step 3   Update MVS and VTAM. Change the MVS and VTAM system software.

Step 4   Update the Configuration Services XID exit routine.

Step 5   Do not filter out the following messages:

Step 6   Update the NSPPARM configuration file by customizing the mainframe parameter cards.

Step 7   Update either TME:10 Netview for OS/390 (NetView) or SOLVE: Netmaster (Netmaster).




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