The following table lists the programs required to use Business Continuity Manager.
Program name |
Required / Optional |
Overview |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
DFSMS |
Required |
A data facility storage management subsystem |
Standard OS component. |
ISPF |
Required |
A full-screen interface |
Standard OS component. |
Security Server (RACF) |
Required |
An IBM security management product |
None |
TSO/E REXX |
Required |
This program is required to run Business Continuity Manager. |
Standard OS component. |
TSO/E# |
Required |
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IBM Library for REXX on zSeries Release 4 (FMID HWJ9140) or IBM Library for REXX on zSeries Alternate Library (FMID HWJ9143) |
Required |
IBM Library for REXX on zSeries Alternate Library (FMID HWJ9143) is a Standard OS component. |
|
System REXX |
Optional |
This program is required for executing CLI commands in a System REXX environment. |
Standard OS component. |
Replication Manager |
Optional |
One of the Hitachi Command Suite products. Replication Manager is required for defining, using, and monitoring copy pairs, as accomplished by linking with the Business Continuity Manager agent. |
Use version 8.8.6 or a later version. |
IBM Communications Server |
Optional |
A communication program. This program is required for linking with Replication Manager. |
Standard OS component. |
IBM HTTP Server for z/OS |
Optional |
An optional product bundled with WebSphere Application Server for z/OS. This is required when establishing IPv6 connections or HTTPS communication with Replication Manager. In addition, z/OS Security Level3 is required when establishing HTTPS communication with Replication Manager. |
Use version 6.1 or a later version. Use version 8.5.5 or a later version to establish HTTPS communication between Replication Manager and Business Continuity Manager by using TLS 1.2. |
IBM Copy Services Manager |
Optional |
This program is required to perform operations in 2DC configurations with HyperSwap and Universal Replicator. |
Use version 4.2 or a later version. |
ANTRQST macro (System Data Mover (SDM) API) Level 131 or higher |
Optional |
This macro is required to execute the YKFENCE command. |
Standard OS component in z/OS V2R1 or later. |
IBM z/OS Management Facility (z/OSMF) |
Optional |
This program is required to install Business Continuity Manager by using the z/OSMF workflow. |
Use V2R2 or a later version. |
#: In the TSO/E terminal, lower-case letters might not be correctly displayed, depending on the usage environment.