Creating a Configuration Manager

Before you start:

You must complete the following tasks:
  • Ensure that your user ID has the correct authorizations to perform the task. Refer to Security requirements for administrative tasks.
  • For platforms other than z/OS, see Considering security for a Configuration Manager for information about security matters relevant to a Configuration Manager during the configuration task.

    To create a Configuration Manager, follow the link for the appropriate platform.

  • Create a Configuration Manager using the command line on the system where the Configuration Manager component is installed. On Windows, you can also use the Command Assistant to complete this task.
  • On Windows, UNIX systems, and Linux, you must set up your command-line environment before creating a Configuration Manager, by running the product profile or console; refer to Setting up a command environment.
Related concepts
Configuration Manager
Related tasks
Modifying a Configuration Manager
Deleting a Configuration Manager
Using the Command Assistant wizard
Considering security for a Configuration Manager
Related reference
Security requirements for administrative tasks
mqsicreateconfigmgr command