Wizards
z/OS wizards are available on the Internet to help to set up some of the z/OS functions. These wizards are interac- tive assistants that ask a series of questions about the task to be performed (for example, setting up a Parallel Sysplex environment). The wizards can simplify planning and confi guration by exploiting recommended values and by building customized checklists. For confi guration tasks, these wizards also generate outputs like jobs, policies, or parmlib members that can be uploaded to z/OS.
For more information about wizards visit the Web site at:
Order z/OS through the Internet
ShopzSeries (formerly SHOPS390) provides an easy way to plan and order your z/OS ServerPac or CBPDO. It will analyze your current installation, determine the correct product migration, and present your new confi guration based on z/OS. Additional products can also be added to your order (including determination of whether all product requisites are satisfi ed).
IBM Service is available through ShopzSeries as an Inter-
Service in ShopzSeries reduces customers’ research time and effort by using their uploaded SMP/E Consolidated Software Inventory (CSI) so that all applicable service, including reach ahead service, for the installed FMIDs in the target zones is selected. ShopzSeries also uses the CSI information to limit the size of the service order, only sending applicable service that has not already been processed by SMP/E. IBM Technical Support is available through RETAIN for problems and Q&A.
ShopzSeries is available in the U.S. and several countries in Europe. In countries where ShopzSeries is not available yet, please contact your IBM representative (or Business Partner) to handle your order via the traditional IBM order- ing process.
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