What you should know about ADCD.
The ADCD is built on a twice per year schedule typically coinciding with the release of new versions of z/OS. The ADCD is created to provide qualified Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) with the latest z/OS System along with associated middleware products at the latest available maintenance level. The z/OS ADCD can run under the IBM's z System Personal Development Tool (zPDT).
NOTE: There is an annual US $900 subscription fee for the use of the ADCD Software distributions. This annual fee covers the z/OS, z/VM, and z/VSE and Parallel System Starter System Software stacks and is regardless if one, two, or all four ADCD stacks are requested.
Important: Important information is found in this disclaimer so Please READ the Disclaimer!!
Announcements, Changes and Updates for this release.
IMPORTANT Zowe information when running on a zPDT system
Important Information about ZOWE use on ADCD The product has been configured for Internal use. Meaning the IP addres is 10.1.1.2 . So all a user needs to do is import the certificate from the Unix System Services directory described in the steps further down on this page. This will allow the user to start ZOWE witout creating a new Instance. The section below describes the issue's we found during ZOWE testing:
Known Issues:
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ZOWE failed to connect when running under z/PDT. The following value has to be added to the instance.env file in the directory below:
ZWED_node_cluster_storageTimeout=30000
/apps/zowe/v10/server/zwe1sv/Edit the file and add the above line to the instance.env example partial instance.env file.
ROOT_DIR=/usr/lpp/zowe/
ZOWE_PREFIX=ZWE
ZOWE_INSTANCE=1
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When a new Instance is created the KEYSTORE_DIRECTORY=value in the instance.env file points to /global/ this is the default so it needs to change to correct location of the keystore: /apps/zowe/v10/security/keystore
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The VT Terminal SSH on the ZOWE Desktop fails to connect. This is a known issue and a workaround has been provided. The workaround is to use TELNET using port 1023, this provides access to Unix System Services on the system. We set the default in VT Terminal Desktop. Important note: If you delete and recreate the Instance the VT Terminal Desktop will revert back to the orignal definition and you will need to make the change below again.
Go into ISH or OMVS and go to the directory:
/apps/zowe/v10/server/zwe1sv/workspace/app-server/ZLUX/pluginStorage/ org.zowe.terminal.vt/sessions/
Edit the file below and change port and type as shown:
_defaultVT.json { "host": "", "port": "1023", "security": { "type": "telnet" } }
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Steps necesary to create a new instance on ADCD: See the data set named ZWE100.SVSC.CONFIG on the ADCD. Look at the #READNOW member. It will contain information to create a new Instance and Keystore. There will be four members, twofor creating the Internal Instance and two for creating an External Instance. Additionally information about values that need to be placed in the NEW instance.env can be found in the #READNOW member.
Db2 12 now supports encryption of Db2 data with z/OS DFSMS data set encryption, and function level 506 introduces new policy controls for managing of key labels. For more information go to URL: DB2 Administration Tool(DM) and DB2 V12 with V12R1M506
The option to use Secure SSL/TLS for TN3270 has been provided with this ADCD release. We know the newer versions of PCOMM, after V6.0, will not require any special action to use SSl/TLS and most third party emulators will work as well. We believe the most current version of PCOMM is V13 and it will only run on Windows 10 and above. If you still have the Windows 10 box you should try it out. If you are using a third party TN3270 emulator then you should check with owner of the third party TN3270 emulator for assistance with implementing SSl/TLS.
USER.** libaries changed to use the ADCD release level &SYSVER, USER.Z24D, to provide uniqueness based on ADCD release level.
Console member in PARMLIB updated to allow Health Checker messages to roll off.
Downloads of ADCD z/OS V2R4 May Edition of 2021 images were made available via this website in conjunction with zPDT Version 1.8. All zPDT 1090 Software updates can be obtained for ALL zPDT Customers through Information Technology Company (ITC). Visit www.itconline.com and click on the zPDT Software Updates icon. IBM employees must obtain the zPDT 1090 SW updates from IBM Resource Link.
REMINDER: In order to install the new encrypted z/OS V2.4 ADCD, users must install as a prerequisite zPDT Version 1.8.
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How to request the ADCD z/OS V2R4 May Edition of 2021
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If you are an existing ADCD subscriber, please send an email to zTech@us.ibm.com for re-validation and password reset.
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Make sure that you are currently up to date on your z System Developer Discount annual contracts and ADCD license agreements.
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Please send an e-mail to s390net@us.ibm.com with "ADCD 2.4 May 2021 Request" in the subject line. Please provide the following information so we can process your request.
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Required information for Electronic download.
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Company name
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zPDT Serial number
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Once your request is verified and approved, we will provide you with access to the download and notify you how to proceed.
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For any questions about the download, write an email to zTech@us.ibm.com
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For any technical issues or questions, post a new message in the Discussion tab of the IBM Z Dallas ISV Center Community site at URL: http://ibm.biz/DallasISVCommunity
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IBM employees wishing to acquire the ADCD please request by sending a note to zTech@us.ibm.com
License
The ADCD is a customized bundle of z/OS and related products. It is not an IBM program product and is not supported as a product. The intent of the ADCD is to allow a user a way to quickly implement a z/OS system in order to concentrate on application development. In general choice of parameters and customizations are default install options with some changes due to user experiences.
Approved ISVs with zPDT based systems will need to have agreed to the ADCD license agreement, and have a signed System z Developer Discount contract on file with IBM prior to receiving a copy of the z/OS ADCD. All license and agreements are done through the System z Developer Discount offering.
System Requirements
The currently supported ADCD environments is:
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z/OS V2R4 May Edition of 2021 under zPDT
For information on the zPDT Version 1.6 release, please see zPDT What is New
For the z/OS ADCD and z/VM ADCD Startup zPDT mimimum system requirements.
The z/OS ADCD packet is in Linux gzip format. The *.gz files are gzipped directly from the 3390 images running under zPDT.
Downloads
The ordering process to obtain z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, WAS and Tivoli Omegamon in gzip zpdt formats, as well as their middlware versions, is found at Subsystem Downloads - Information
Once you have ordered ADCD and received the authenication package, Proceed to the ADCD Download Authentication page
Customization Help and Location of Product PGMDIR's
A great deal of effort has gone into the ADCD to customize the products. However, you may find some products that are not fully customized or are customized with options that you need to change. Included in this release, are files in the format of p.SVSC.l where p=product HLQ and l=library name. The purpose of these files is to provide PGMDIR's, README, and INSTALL instructions. This ADCD is built from a driver system that uses different volume and library names. Thus, you will notice that the names referenced in the SVSC files are different than the ADCD. You may need to make translations on names to implement in the ADCD. Included on the RES1 volume are datasets with HLQ of MVS.ZOSRxx that document MVS. The MVS PGMDIR is contained in this grouping.
What's New in ADCD z/OS V2R4 May Edition of 2021
NOTE: As of ADCD z/OS V2R4 May Edition of 2021, distribution via DVDs has been discontinued and all future distribution of ADCD Editions will only be available via download.
The ADCD Release Guide z/OS V2R4 May Edition of 2021, also available on the download site, contains more information about this edition. It also provides some additional notes and tips to effectively manage the ADCD system.
the following Workflow Provisions have been added to the Market Place:
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Db2 v12 Full Instance
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IMS v14 Full Instance
The following products have been added:
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IBM Z Monitoring Suite V1.2.0
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IBM Open Enterprise SDK for GO 1.1.6
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IBM Application Discovery Connect for Mainframe v6.0.0
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IBM z/OS Transparent Data Migration Facility v5.9.0
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IBM Urbancode Deploy for z/OS v7.1.1
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IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python 3.9.0
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IBM Engineering Workflow Management v7.0.1
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IBM z Development and Test Environment Enterprise v13.0.0
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IBM XML Toolkit for z/OS v1.11.0
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IBM Data Virtualization Manager 1.1.0
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IBM MQ for z/OS CD V9.2.2
The following products have been updated to PUT2103 / RSU2103
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z/OS 2.4 and all incorporated products that provided maintenance at the above stated level.
All of z/OS base, z/OS products and middleware volume size has been increased to mod-9 (10,017 cylinders) to provide more free space for expansion
Products contained in this release
Reported Problems, Fixes, Maintenance and Observations
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zCX License Expiring awaiting fix see ADCD Download Update/Fixes on the ADCD Download Authentication page for additional information
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Issue installing 1090 z/PDT 1.7 GA Level - Install fails for the GA 1.7 level on a system running RH6.x. Please go to the z/PDT forum for additional information on the resolution.
Build Structure
Volume | Description |
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D4RES1, D4RES2 |
D4RES1
Base MVS system software target, or run-time libraries, and other
system data sets required to use TSO/E and ISPF. D4RES2 An extension of the SYSRES volume D4RES1 and D4RES2 both are required for IPL D4RES1 is a 3390-9 volume that contains the base MVS system software target, or run-time libraries, and other system data sets required to IPL the system and use TSO/E and ISPF. This is the MVS IPL volume. D4RES2 is a 3390-9 volumes that are an extension of the SYSRES volume D4RES1. The volume is also required for IPL. |
D4SYS1 |
System control data sets, such as SYS1.IPLPARM,IODF (I/O
Definition File), and system's master catalog
(CATALOG.Z24D.MASTER) reside on this volume.
D4SYS1 contains the usercatalog
USERCAT.Z24D.PRODS containing entries for
z/OS relate products. D4SYS1 is required for IPL This 3390-9 volume contains data sets that you might change, either through normal use of the system or user customization. System control data sets, such as SYS1.IPLPARM,IODF (I/O Definition File), and system's master catalog (CATALOG.Z24D.MASTER) reside on this volume. This volume is required to IPL. D4SYS1 contains the usercatalog USERCAT.Z24D.PRODS containing entries for z/OS related products |
D4CFG1 |
The 'USER.**' data sets reside on this volume, they are cataloged
in the master catalog. The RACF database resides on this volume. D4CFG1 is required for IPL This 3390-9 volume contains data sets for storing user configuration. The 'USER.**' data sets reside on this volume, they are cataloged in the master catalog. The RACF database reside on this volume. |
D4USS1, D4USS2 |
D4USS1
Contains the Fonts, Version and zOSMF zFS files for UNIX System
Services of z/OS. D4USS2 Contains root zFS and zFS files for UNIX System Services of z/OS D4USS1 and D4USS2 both are required for IPL D4USS1 is a 3390-9 volume that contains the Fonts, Version and zOSMF zFS files for UNIX System Services of z/OS. D4USS2 is a 3390-9 volume that contains root zFS and zFS files for UNIX System Services of z/OS. |
D4PAGA, D4PAGB, D4PAGC |
D4PAGA contains
the PLPA, common and one Local page data set. D4PAGB contains Contain one Local page data set D4PAGC contains Contain one Local page data set D4PAGA is required for IPL Note: The loadparms that bring up DB2 or WAS have been defined to use D4PAGA D4PAGB and D4PAGC , all other loadparms use only the first two volumes. If you do not want to use all of these local page data sets, you can modify the PAGE parameter on IEASYSnn member, accordingly. These volumes contain page data sets. The D4PAGA volume has the PLPA, Common and one Local page data set. Rest of the 2 volumes each have one Local page data set. The loadparms that bring up DB2 or WAS have been defined to use all the above 3 page volumes, all other loadparms use only the first two volumes. If you do not want to use all of these local page data sets, you can modify the PAGE parameter on IEASYSnn member, accordingly. |
D4PRD1, D4PRD2, D4PRD3, D4PRD4 |
D4PRD1 to D4PRD4 are 3390-9 volumes that contains all z/OS products. |
SARES1 |
This 3390-9 volume contains a single volume stand alone system.
This volume can be used to IPL and logon to a TSO/ISPF session. The disk volume can assist in building LPAR environments and correct errors that prevent system IPL. Recommended use of this volume is to install the volume and leave accessible. The volume should not be altered. The volume should stay in a background mode and be available for emergency type of situations. If other z/OS, OS/390, or LPAR partitions contain errors, the SARES1 volume could be used to solve the problem. The stand alone system does not contain TCPIP or Unix system service support. The system cannot be used to install products or apply maintenance via SMP/E. No other volumes required to IPL this Standalone volume. Use the following information: Load Address: 0Axx Load Parms: 0AxxSAM |
Volume | Description |
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D4DIS1, D4DIS2, D4DIS3 |
These volumes contains the base MVS system software distribution libraries. They contain the DLIB (Distribution Library) and zone CSI's. These volumes are needed to install service or products on the MVS system using SMP/E. These volumes are all 3390-9. |
D4DBB1, D4DBB2, D4DBAR |
D4DBB1 is a 3390-9 volume that contains DB2 V11 related data. D4DBB1 contains the DB2 usercatlog, USERCAT.Z24D.DB2VB. Also D4DBB1 contains all DB2 target libraries and DB2 V11 utility products. This volume is not required to IPL but is required to bring up DB2 V11. D4DBB2 is a 3390-9 volume that contains DB2 catalog and directories with HLQ DSNCB10, which are SMS managed. The volume is not required for IPL but is needed to bring up DB2. D4DBAR is a 3390-9 volume defined in a new esoteric called DBARCH. This esoteric has been defined in DB2, for allocating the archive logs into this storage volume. This volume is required, if you want to bring up DB2 V11. |
D4DBC1, D4DBC2, D4DBAR |
D4DBC1 is a 3390-9 volume that contains DB2 V12 related data. D4DBC1 contains the DB2 usercatlog, USERCAT.Z24D.DB2VC. Also D4DBC1 contains all DB2 target libraries and DB2 V12 utility products. This volume is not required to IPL but is required to bring up DB2 V12. D4DBC2 is a 3390-9 volume that contains DB2 catalog and directories with HLQ DSNCC10, which are SMS managed. The volume is not required for IPL but is needed to bring up DB2. D4DBAR is a 3390-9 volume defined in a new esoteric called DBARCH. This esoteric has been defined in DB2, for allocating the archive logs into this storage volume. This volume is required, if you want to bring up DB2 V12. |
D4C560 |
D4C560 is a 3390-9 volume that contains CICS 5.6 Target, DLIB and all related data for CICS 5.6. USERCAT.Z24D.CICS560 resides on this volume. This volume is not required to IPL but is required to bring up CICS 5.6 and apply CICS maintenance. |
D4C551 |
D4C551 is a 3390-9 volume that contains CICS 5.5 Target, DLIB and all related data for CICS 5.5. USERCAT.Z24D.CICS550 resides on this volume. This volume is not required to IPL but is required to bring up CICS 5.5 and apply CICS maintenance. |
D4W901, D4W902 |
D4W901 and D4W902 are 3390-9 volumes that contains target and distribution libraries for Websphere Application Services. |
D4IMF1, D4IME1 |
D4IMF1 is a 3390-9 volume that contains IMS Target, DLIB and all related data for IMS 15. USERCAT.Z24D.IMS15 resides on this volume. This volume is not required to IPL but is required to bring up IMS and perform maintenance on IMS. D4IME1 is a 3390-9 volume that contains IMS Target, DLIB and all related data for IMS 14. USERCAT.Z24D.IMS14 resides on this volume. This volume is not required to IPL but is required to bring up IMS and perform maintenance on IMS. |
D4KAN1 |
D4KAN1 is a 3390-9 volume that contains Target and DLIB libraries for Tivoli OMEGAMON v5.4.1. |
D4BLZ1 |
D4BLZ1 is a 3390-9 volume that contains Target and DLIB libraries for IBM Engineering Workflow Management 7.0.0. This volume is not required to IPL but is required to bring up RTC. |
D4INM1 |
D4INM1 is a 3390-9 volume that contains Target and DLIB libraries for Installation Manager 1.8.8. |
Volume | Description |
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D4USR1 | The data class DCEXTEAV is defined to allow larger than four Gigabyte dataset allocation. With this data class and the accompanying storage group and class, a dataset can be allocated on the provided SMS managed volume D4USR1. The ACS routines are defined so no filtering is needed. To allocate and SMS managed dataset, specify the data class (DCEXTEAV) in the allocation JCL and the dataset will be defined on the provided volume. Below are the names of theTable_SMSI: - SMS InformationItemDescriptionDCEXTEAVData ClassSGEXTEAVStorage GroupSCEXTEAVStorage classD4USR1Volume defined to SGEXTEAV (Storage Group)SYS1.SMS.CNTLLocation of the SMS routines |
D4ZCX1 | The data class CXDC is defined to allow larger than four Gigabyte dataset allocation. With this data class and the accompanying storage group and class, a dataset can be allocated on the provided SMS managed volume D4ZCX1. The ACS routines are defined so no filtering is needed. To allocate and SMS managed dataset, specify the data class (CXDC) in the allocation JCL and the dataset will be defined on the provided volume. Below are the names of theTable_SMSI: - SMS InformationItemDescriptionCXDCData ClassCXROOTSGStorage GroupCXROOTSCStorage classD4ZCX1Volume defined to CXROOTSG (Storage Group)SYS1.SMS.CNTLLocation of the SMS routines |
Volume | Description |
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D4ZWE1 | D4ZWE1 is a 3390-9 volume that contains ZOWE Target, and DLIB This volume is not required to IPL but is required to bring up zOWE . |
Migration Guidelines
The following guidelines will make it easier for you to replace this level of system software with new levels built the same way.
Only IBM-supplied system software should reside on D4xxxx volumes except for D4SYS1. D4CFG1 contains RACF, IPL, and catalog datasets that are user dependent.
The ADCD does not contain a generalized migration utility or process. Each user has unique requirements. It is recommended that you build a migration plan based on your unique needs. The ADCD does have some assistance. The ADCD uses a system of concatenated libraries (see below) The highest level of concatenation is USER.Z24D.xxxxxx The ADCD distributes these libraries empty. It is recommended that the user place changes or overrides in these libraries. It is further recommended that the USER.Z24D.xxxxxx libraries be backed up regularily. When a new ADCD release is installed the USER.Z24D.xxxxxx libraries can be copied from backups to the new USER.Z24D.xxxxxx libraries to provide assistance in migration of programs and parameters.
The ADCD is distributed with a standard library concatenation for the following:
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LINKLST
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PROCLIB (including TSO procedures)
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CLIST
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ISPPLIB (TSO panels)
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LPALIB
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PARMLIB
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VTAMLST
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VTAMLIB
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VTAM source
The configured order of concatenation is user, ADCD developers, and z/OS system datasets. For example, the LINKLST concatenation would be as follows:
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USER.Z24D.LINKLIB
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ADCD.Z24D.LINKLIB
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SYS1.LINKLIB
USER.Z24D.xxxxxx libraries have all been built on D4CFG1 which is the only volume that should contain user data.
USER.Z24D.xxxxxx will not be changed by ADCD or System processes; thus, user updates in USER.Z24D.xxxxxx will be retained between release levels. ADCD.Z24D.xxxxxx libraries are allocated on D4SYS1 and are the libraries that are used by ADCD developers. No RACF rules exist on these libraries; however, changes to these libraries could destroy customization necessary to bring up many products. SYS1.xxxxxxx libraries should NEVER be updated by users or ADCD development. System libraries should ONLY be updated through SMP/E install, maintenance processes, or like processes.
NOTE: Changes to System libraries or ADCD pre-customization may corrupt your system and prevent or delay IBM support activites.
The correct procedure for a user update to system data is to:
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Copy the system data from SYS1.xxxxx or ADCD.xxxx to USER.Z24D.xxxxxx
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Edit, compile, or run user program against the USER.Z24D.xxxxxx item
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Re-ipl, recycle system service, or re-logon to TSO
Removing a user update would be the reverse of the above procedure.
LOADPARMS Options
NOTE: JES2 should be COLD started the FIRST time you bring up the system.
LOADPARM | Description |
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CS | CLPA and Cold start of JES2. Base z/OS system functions i.e. no CICS, DB2, IMS, WAS, etc. |
WS | CLPA and Warm start of JES2. Base z/OS system functions i.e. no CICS, DB2, IMS, WAS, etc. |
00 | CLPA and Warm start of JES2. Base z/OS system functions i.e. no CICS, DB2, IMS, WAS, etc. |
CI | CLPA and Warm start of JES2. Loads CICS 5.6 and 5.5 libraries. up Starts up CICS 5.6 and RDz. |
DB | CLPA and Warm start of JES2. Loads DB2 V12 and V11 libraries. Starts up DB2 V12 and RDz. |
IM | CLPA and Warm start of JES2. Loads IMS 15 and 14 libraries. up Starts up IMS 15 and RDz. |
IZ | CLPA and Warm start of JES2. Starts up z/OSMF and RDz. |
WA | CLPA and Warm start of JES2. Loads WAS 9.0 libraries.Starts up RDz. WAS needs to be manually started. |
AL | CLPA and Warm start of JES2. Loads all middleware libraries. Starts up CICS 5.5, DB2 V12, IMS 15, z/OSMF and RDz. |
DC | CLPA and Cold start of JES2. Loads CICS, DB2 libraries. Starts up CICS 5.6, DB2 V12, UCD 7.1.1, RTC 7.0.1 and RDz. |
DW | CLPA and Warm start of JES2. Loads CICS, DB2 libraries. Starts up CICS 5.6, DB2 V12, UCD 7.1.1, RTC 7.0.1 and RDz. |
Console PF Key Settings
Action/Command | PFKey |
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Display Devices | PF1 |
Display 3270 Devices | PF2 |
Clear Top of Screen | PF3 |
Create a 10-line Display Area | PF4 |
Display Address Space Information | PF5 |
Display Outstanding Reply Requests and Error Messages | PF6 |
Display PF Keys | PF7 |
Scroll Display Area | PF8 |
Display TSO Users | PF9 |
Display Active Address Spaces | PF10 |
Display Active Jobs | PF11 |
Clear Bottom Screen | PF12 |
USERIDS
Userid | Password |
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ADCDMST (RACF special authority) | SYS1 or ADCDMST |
IBMUSER (RACF special authority) | SYS1 or IBMUSER |
SYSADM (DB2 and RACF special authority) | SYS1 or SYSADM |
SYSOPR (DB2 and RACF special authority) | SYS1 or SYSOPR |
ADCDA - ADCDZ | TEST |
WEBADM | WEBADM |
OPEN1 thru OPEN3 | SYS1 |
Maintenance Service Levels
All the products on the ADCD consist of maintenance that is in a closed status. A PTF that is still in open status or has other than a document hold at the time the ADCD was built would not be added to the ADCD. The following PUT levels may be minus PTFs that were open at build time. Also some functions may be better than the PUT level due to the addition of RSUs and individual PTFs. In general the following is valid.
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All functions of the base z/OS V2R4 May Edition of 2021 are at PUT2103 / RSU2103
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All functions of the CICS TS 5.6 are at PUT2103 / RSU2103.
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All functions of the CICS TS 5.5 are at PUT2103 / RSU2103.
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The functions of the DB2 11 base are at PUT2103 / RSU2103.
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The functions of the DB2 12 base are at PUT2103 / RSU2103.
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All functions of the IMS 14.1.0 are at PUT2103 / RSU2103.
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All functions of the IMS 15.1.0 are at PUT2103 / RSU2103.
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IBM Z Monitoring Suite V1.2.0 is at PUT2103 / RSU2103.
DISCLAIMER
The use of the z/OS, z/VM, and z/VSE IBM Software stacks (also known as ADCD) for zPDT systems are restricted to qualified PartnerWorld Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) who are active participants in the IBM Z Developer Discount Program (zDD) and are licensed to use the z Personal Development Tool (zPDT) system.
The IBM Software stacks and associated downloads are licensed to the specific system by zPDT machine type/model serial number and cannot be transferred to any other machine. The Programs provided in the IBM Software stacks and associated downloads, are owned by IBM or an IBM supplier, and are copyrighted and licensed, not sold. Use of the products provided in the IBM Software stacks and associated downloads, are subject to the terms and conditions of the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) - Attachment for Developer Discount - z System, and associated Addendum, the individual product licenses, and the associated Application Developers Controlled Distribution (ADCD) License Agreements for each IBM Software stack (z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE).
Use of the software included with the IBM Software stacks on any other system or software emulator is strictly prohibited and is in violation of the terms and conditions of the ADCD License agreements and the z System Developer Discount offering.