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Verifying z/OS agent prerequisites

Use the verification scripts that were supplied with the installation package to verify the z/OS system is ready for installation and that all prerequisites have been completed.
The scripts verify the following prerequisites:
  • Java version
  • Status of the RACF class PROGRAM
  • Availability of network ports
  • Firewall rules permitting access to target storage
The following information must be supplied to run the script:
  • z/OS Java home directory
  • Temporary work directory
  • Object storage IP/DNS and port
To run the verification script:
  1. 1.
    Upload the z/OS verification JCL from VerificationScripts.zip, under /PrereqsScripts/zOS. Use ASCII transfer type.
  2. 2.
    Edit and the JCL according to instructions in the comment, submit and review the RC and messages in SYSTSPRT DD.
RC
Explanation
0
All verification tests ended successfully
4
RACF CLASS PROGRAM is active - or -
Object storage connectivity was refused (port might be down)
8
Java version not compatible
- or -
Path not valid
- or -
Object storage is unavailable
16
Java version did not print any output