Setting up a software product with msys for Setup

Before you begin:

Setting up a system configuration for a service or service instance includes the following tasks that must be performed in the following order:

  1. Create a service instance (for multiple instance services and optional services only)
  2. Refresh management directory (if you are not using RACF, be aware of Security product considerations for refresh)
  3. Customize
  4. Update system configuration
    1. Simulate Prepare updates (optional)
    2. Prepare Updates
    3. Simulate Commit updates (optional)
    4. Commit updates

When you have performed your initial setup and are satisfied with your current configuration you can take a backup of your key configuration data. This is a precaution against the unlikely event of a mayor error with future configuration changes preventing you from IPLing your system. See Creating and restoring backups for details.