3. Review the installation process

1

Identify the mainframe components.

This chapter

2

Complete the pre-installation tasks.

This chapter

3

Set up and test connectivity.

This chapter

4

Install DirectConnect and DirectConnect Manager using InstallShield.

• Chapter 4

• Mainframe Connect CD

• PC Client CD

5

Create a new server:

• Edit the interfaces file or sql.ini file.

• Issue the AddServer command.

• Use DirectConnect Manager to configure the server and service.

• Chapter 4

• Mainframe Connect CD

• PC Client CD

6

Perform post-installation tasks.

• Vendor documentation for your connection

• Systems administrator

• Chapter 5

• Chapter 6

7

Perform these server tasks:

• Set up and test connectivity to the mainframe.

• Set up the database tables.

• Setup the locales files (Windows 2000 and Windows 2003).

• Start SySAM and enter the licenses.

• Vendor documentation for your connection

• Systems administrator

• Chapter 5

• Chapter 6

8

Perform these client tasks:

• Configure client connectivity to the DirectConnect services.

• Set up the DirectConnect TDS driver.

• Chapter 6

• Chapter 7

9

Install your applications.

Specific documentation for your application