AutoCustomization
AutoCustomization lets you perform the minimum required steps to SUPEROPT make operational.
AutoCustomization is an interactive, online ISPF dialog that is provided by BMC to customize installed BMC products. AutoCustomization minimizes mistakes, propagates information forshared customization steps, lets you browse steps before you perform them, and marks each step as it is completed. You can also bypass steps if you prefer to perform the steps manually.
When you have selected one or more products, AutoCustomization presents a comprehensive list of sequentially numbered steps that you must complete before the product is operational. The number of steps depends on the product. Most steps are optional, but some steps are required.
BMC recommends that you browse all of the steps and compile a list of questions or required information before selecting steps in AutoCustomization. By having all of the information in advance, you can answer the questions promptly and proceed through the AutoCustomization process in a more efficient manner.
When all required steps are marked completed, the product is considered operational. When you return to the product list from the step list, the status of the product changes from UNMODIFIED to OPERATIONAL.
However, if you bypass any required steps in the list of numbered steps, then return to the product list, the status of the product is changed to INCOMPLETE; the product is not operational
Verify that the SUPEROPT functions work properly by using the functions as described in the Using.
To execute AutoCustomization, you must meet the following prerequisites:
- ISPF/PDF 2.3 or higher
- Access authority
In an MVS environment, you can choose an online JCL generation procedure or a batch installation procedure. The online procedure requires the following items:
- TSO/E 1.4 or later
- ISPF 2 or later
Ensure write access to the following items:
- SYS1.PARMLIB
- JES procedure library (SYS1PROCLIB or equivalent)
- Previously Authorized Program Facility (APF)-authorized load library
- SYS1.VTAMLST or equivalent for MAINVIEW Alternate Access
Figure shows the AutoCustomization process:
AutoCustomization
Task 1—Invoking AutoCustomization
Summary: In this task, you will invoke AutoCustomization.
AutoCustomization is executed online. You do not need to allocate any libraries or modify panels before invoking AutoCustomization. To invoke AutoCustomization, perform the following steps:
On any ISPF panel COMMAND line, type the following command:
TSO EX ’hilevel.BBCLIB(BBCUST)’
- Press Enter.
- Supply the high-level qualifier of your target libraries, as requested by AutoCustomization.
Press Enter.
AutoCustomization displays the Product Customization menu (See Sample Product Customization Menu), where you can choose a product to customize.
Task 2—Choosing a product to customize
Summary: In this task, you will choose to customize SUPEROPT.
The Product Customization menu lists your products and the status of each product. To choose to customize SUPEROPT, perform the following steps:
Move the cursor to the left of the SUPEROPTIMIZER CICS product
TSO EX ’hilevel.BBCLIB(BBCUST)’
- Type S.
Press Enter.
AutoCustomization invokes the Product Customization Steps panel for SUPEROPT (see Sample Product Customization Steps Panel).
Sample Product Customization Menu
COMMAND ===> SCROLL ===> PAGE
Valid line command: Valid primary commands:
S - Select a product for customization MAINT - Recustomize all products after
(you may select more than one) applying SMP maintenance
HELP - Display an overview of this
Product Status product customization dialog
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAINVIEW ALARM INCOMPLETE
MAINVIEW FOR IP OPERATIONAL
MAINVIEW FOR VTAM OPERATIONAL
MAINVIEW INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONAL
SUPEROPTIMIZER CICS OPERATIONAL
ULTRAOPT OPERATIONAL
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Task 3—Executing the CSO steps
Summary: In this task, you will execute the CSO customization steps.
Before You Begin
When you invoke AutoCustomization and access the Product Customization Steps panel for SUPEROPT, the product customization steps are displayed. Figure shows the Product Customization Steps panel that is displayed for SUPEROPT (CSO).
Sample Product Customization Steps Panel
COMMAND ===> SCROLL ===> PAGE
Valid line commands: Status (S) Flag (F)
S - Select a step (Must be selected in sequence) ----------- ----------
B - Browse a step (No action is taken; step may + completed o optional
be browsed out of sequence) - bypassed
Step S F Description Product
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 + o Specify jobcards and other operational defaults CSO
2 + o Define VSAM Option File and Print File CSO
3 + o Define CICS definitions CSO
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Steps are listed on the left side of the screen. To the right of each step number is the status indicator. The status of each step is indicated by a plus sign (+) for the steps that were completed during AutoCustomization, or by a minus sign (-) for a step that was bypassed. The status indicator is blank initially. The indicator changes to a minus sign if the step is selected but bypassed. The indicator changes to a plus sign when the step is completed.
To the right of the status indicator is a flag indicator (o) for optional steps.
On the far right of the screen is the Product step indicator. This indicator shows the steps that are product-specific (indicated by the product name abbreviation in the Product column).
Each CSO step is described in below table. The panels for each step prompt you for specific customization information; Help is available when you press F1.
The step numbers from AutoCustomization might not match exactly the manual customization steps, but the activities of the steps should coincide and be similarly named. For more information about each step, see Manual-customization.
Step | Description |
|---|---|
Specify job cards and other defaults | (optional) Lets you enter or modify the JOB card to be used for batch jobs that are created by AutoCustomization |
Define VSAM options file and print file | (optional) Lets you create the VSAM files that are required for your SUPEROPT address space |
Update CICS definition files | (optional) Lets you create CICS system definition (CSD) files |
To Browse a Step
To obtain more information before selecting a step for installation, you can browse the step. You can browse steps in any order; no sequential restrictions exist.
To browse a step, perform the following steps:
- Move the cursor to the left of the step number that you want to browse.
- Type B.
Press Enter.
A screen is displayed, containing information that is specific to that product. Each step might have several screens. Each screen contains questions about customizing the installation of the product.
To Select a Step
Selecting a step is different from browsing a step. Each step must be selected in sequential order. Because the information in one step might be used in a following step, you must complete each step before continuing to the next.
To select a step, perform the following steps:
- Move the cursor to the left of the step that you want to select.
- Type S.
- Press Enter.
When the step has been completed (or bypassed), AutoCustomization returns to the list of steps. The status of the step that you selected is updated to reflect whether the step was completed or bypassed.
To exit AutoCustomization
You might need to exit AutoCustomization before completing the installation of a product. The status of each step remains as you left it until you resume AutoCustomization. The status of the product on the Product Customization menu changes to INCOMPLETE.
When all required steps are marked completed, the product is considered operational, and the status of the product changes from UNMODIFIED to OPERATIONAL.
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