Software Requirements

Software requirements are as follows:

A version of z/OS as supported by IBM is required.
IBM SMP/E in a version and release as supported by IBM is required.
Note: The installation process for CA Datacom has been enhanced consistent with CA Technologies policy to take advantage of standard operating system installation and maintenance methodologies. The installation and maintenance processes for CA Datacom in the z/OS environment require the IBM System Modification Program Extended (SMP/E).

Important! SMP/E is required for CA Datacom product installation and for the application of product maintenance and upgrades.

For upgrades, CA Datacom Version 14.0 is required.
CA IPC at Version 15.0 is highly recommended. CA IPC at Version 14.0 is supported.
Installation of CA Datacom requires the installation of certain components of CA Common Services for z/OS with all current maintenance applied. CA Common Services must be Version14.1 or later.
- Component CAIRIM is required for CA LMP support. CA Technologies mainframe products require CA LMP.
- Components CAICCI, CAIENF, and CAISSF are required.
- Component CAMASTER Address Space is required.
For more information, see Introduction to CA Common Services for z/OS.
CA SYSVIEW is not required. However, if you have this product with the CA Datacom component, it provides a unique toolset. SYSVIEW Version 13.9 is a toleration release which means limited support for CA Datacom 15.0. SYSVIEW Version 14.0 provides full support for CA Datacom Version 15.0.
CA Datacom CICS Services Version 15.0 supports CA Datacom Version 15.0
Note: CA Datacom does not require CICS, but if you are running CICS, be aware that CA Datacom CICS Services is the CA Datacom product that supports CICS. See the CA Datacom CICS Services documentation for installation of that product. Read the installation step descriptions carefully to help ensure that you are installing appropriately for your version of CICS.