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Create a CSI

You can create a CSI while you are installing a product. During the process, you are asked to specify the following:

• Data set allocation parameters, which you can then customize for each data set
• Parameters for DDDEF allocation

You can specify data set allocation parameters collectively for all SMP/E data sets, target libraries, and distribution libraries that will be allocated during product installation. You can allocate data sets using one of the following methods:

• Allocate data sets using SMS parameters.
• Allocate cataloged data sets using UNIT and optionally VOLSER.
• Allocate uncataloged data sets using UNIT and VOLSER.

If you allocate uncataloged data sets, you must specify a VOLSER. Based on the value that you enter, CA MSM performs the following validations to help ensure integrity of the installation:

• The value of VOLSER must specify a mounted volume.
• You must have ALTER permissions for the data sets with the entered high-level qualifier (HLQ) on the volume defined by VOLSER.
• To test allocation, CA MSM temporarily allocates one of the uncataloged data sets that should be allocated during the installation.
  1. The data set is allocated with one track for both primary and secondary space.
  2. CA MSM verifies that the data set has been allocated on the specified volume.
  3. The data set is deleted.

  If the data set allocation fails or the data set cannot be found on the specified volume, you cannot proceed with the product installation wizard.

Follow these steps:

1. Click Create a New SMP/E CSI from the product installation wizard.

   You are prompted to define a CSI.

2. Specify the following, and click Next:

   Name

   Defines the name for the environment represented by the CSI.

   Data Set Name Prefix

   Defines the prefix for the name of the CSI VSAM data set.

   Catalog

   Defines the name of the SMP/E CSI catalog.

   Cross-Region

   Identifies the cross-region sharing option for SMP/E data sets.

   Cross-System

   Identifies the cross-system sharing option for SMP/E data sets.

   High-Level Qualifier

   Specifies the high-level qualifier (HLQ) for all SMP/E data sets that will be allocated during installation. The low-level qualifier (LLQ) is implied by the metadata and cannot be changed.

   DSN Type

   Specifies the DSN type for allocating SMP/E data sets.

   SMS Parameters / Data Set Parameters

   Specify if this CSI should use SMS or data set parameters, and complete the applicable fields.

   Storage Class (SMS Parameters only)

   Defines the SMS storage class for SMP/E data sets.

   Management Class (SMS Parameters only)

   Defines the management class for SMP/E data sets.

   Data Class (SMS Parameters only)

   Defines the data class for SMP/E data sets.

   VOLSER (Data Set Parameters only)

   Defines the volume serial number on which to place data sets.

   Note: This field is mandatory if you set Catalog to No.

   Unit (Data Set Parameters only)

   Defines the type of the DASD on which to place data sets.

   Catalog (Data Set Parameters only)

   Specifies if you want SMP/E data set to be cataloged.

   Note: An information text area can appear at the bottom of the wizard. The area provides information that helps you progress through the wizard. For example, if a field is highlighted (indicating an error), the information text area identifies the error.

   Work DDDEF allocation parameters and a list of the data sets to be created for the CSI appear.

3. Specify whether to use SMS or Unit parameters for allocating work DDDEFs for the CSI, and complete the appropriate fields.

   Note: The settings for allocating work DDDEFs are globally defined on the System Settings, Software Installation tab. You must have the appropriate access rights to be able to modify these settings.

4. Review the data set names. Click the Override link to change the high-level qualifier of the data set name and the allocation parameters, and then click Next.

   You are prompted to specify any additional parameters. A new CSI is specified.