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Configuration Process

You must complete the installation instructions provided in the Installation Guide before you can perform the configuration in this guide.

The overall configuration process is as follows:

  1. Perform various critical tasks documented in the chapter "System Setup" to define CA Vtape to the operating system, the tape management system, and other third party software.
  2. Review the chapter "Cache Management" and determine the type of cache to use.
  3. Review the chapter “ISPF Customization Panels” and use the ISPF customization panels to create JCL to define the control data sets, to define the Static Cache data sets (only if Static Cache is to be used), and to create the SUTPARMS configuration member.
  4. Review the chapter "Control and Cache Data Sets" and define the necessary data sets.
  5. Review the chapter "Tape Mount Intercept Filters" to create a filter strategy.
  6. Review the chapter "Scratch Tape Synchronization" and set up the required scratch synchronization job.
  7. Review the chapter "Tape Management Systems" and how tape stacking and foreign tape processing is supported.
  8. Review the chapter "Configuring the Parameter Library (PARMLIB)" and customize your parmlib.
  9. Review the chapter "The Parameter Library (PARMLIB)" as needed to gain a more in-depth understanding of the parmlib members and their contents.
  10. Follow the instructions in the chapter "Product Verification" to customize the CA Vtape procedures, start the product, and verify the product’s operation.
  11. Review and follow the instructions in the chapter "Operational Considerations" to set up utility JCL to back-up the control data sets, adjust the parmlib settings, and adjust other software to better handle your environment and needs.

The Administration Guide contains additional information which you may need when following instructions in this guide. Such as: