Installing a platform definition and enabling the platform

When you install a platform definition, the platform is created in the CICSplex where the platform definition is defined.

Before you begin

You must create a platform definition. See Creating a platform definition.

Procedure

  1. Open CICS® Cloud perspective. In Cloud Explorer view, right-click the platform definition that you want to install and click install.
  2. Click OK to install the platform definition.
    Note: If you experience any problems during the installation process, see Diagnosing platform deployment errors.
  3. Optional: If you have any CICS bundles deployed with the platform right-click the platform and click Enable.
  4. Click OK to enable the platform.

Results

When you install the platform definition, a platform is created in the CICSplex, and CICSPlex SM attempts to install any CICS bundles that are associated with the platform. The platform is initially installed in a disabled state, and when you enable the platform any CICS bundles that were installed with the platform are enabled. If you did not install any bundles with the platform, you do not need to carry out the enable action.

CICSPlex SM creates a PLATFORM resource to represent the platform in the CICSplex. CICSPlex SM also creates a record for the platform in the data repository (DREP), which is used in recovery processing for the bundles for platforms.

The relationship between the platform and each installed CICS bundle is saved in a management part. The management part is a MGMTPART record that is created automatically for each CICS bundle during the platform installation process. The management part records the CICS regions where the bundle is installed, and tracks the status of the bundle in the CICS regions.

What to do next

Click Operations > Cloud Explorer to view the installed platform and check its status. Checking the status of a platform explains how to perform this check. The platform status shows whether the platform was successfully installed and enabled.