About This Document
This document serves as a comprehensive guide for configuring IBM Developer for z Systems on your z/OS host system. It is designed to assist system programmers in planning and executing the setup process, offering detailed steps, customization options, and alternative scenarios. The guide complements the Host Configuration Assistant for Z Development (HCA), a cloud-based tool that simplifies checklist generation.
Key components and related products discussed include:
- IBM Explorer for z/OS (z/OS Explorer)
- IBM z/OS Debugger (z/OS Debugger)
- IBM Developer for z Systems Interface for CA Endevor® SCM (CA Endevor® SCM RAM)
- Common Access Repository Manager (CARMA)
- Software Configuration and Library Manager Developer Toolkit (SCLM Developer Toolkit / SCLMDT)
- IBM z/OS Automated Unit Testing Framework (zUnit)
- z/OS UNIX System Services (z/OS UNIX)
- Customer Information Control System Transaction Server (CICSTS / CICS®)
For the most current information, including installation instructions and white papers, please refer to the IBM Developer for z Systems Knowledge Center at IBM Knowledge Center or the IBM Developer for z Systems website at IBM Support.
Who Should Use This Document
This guide is intended for system programmers responsible for installing and configuring IBM Developer for z Systems. Familiarity with z/OS UNIX System Services and MVS host systems is recommended for effective use of this document.
