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.Upload the z/OS verification JCL from
VerificationScripts.zip, under/PrereqsScripts/zOS. Use ASCII transfer type. - 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 |