Preparing to customize ZDT/IMS

Before you can install and customize ZDT/IMS, you must have installed the Z Data Tools base function. These topics assume you have installed ZDT/IMS into the same target and distribution libraries as Z Data Tools base function. You could encounter problems using Z Data Tools if you do not install ZDT/IMS in the same libraries as the base function.

Furthermore, before you can use ZDT/IMS you must customize ZDT/IMS and the operating environment. You may also need to customize the Z Data Tools base function. For information on customizing the Z Data Tools base function, see Customizing Z Data Tools.

Summary of steps for customizing ZDT/IMS and the operating environment lists the customization tasks you can perform for ZDT/IMS. Review the following sections in this chapter, and read the referenced sections in the table, to determine the customization you need to do.