IBM System z from Mainline

zOS Installation and Upgrade

Mainline Information Systems® provides professional services to install or upgrade your current zOS operating system with the latest released z/OS level as well as keeping your z/OS system current with the latest maintenance from IBM. Mainline's implementation services are designed to work closely with our clients to understand their system requirements. Our Project Management team prepares and executes a complete project plan, with the goal being to make sure the project is completed accurately, on-time, and within budget.

Mainline zOS Installation and Upgrade services include:

  • Perform Site Survey of existing environment
  • Document LPAR structure
  • Identify shared resources
  • Identify customization per MVS image
    • Exits (MVS, SMF, JES, DFP, TSO, etc.)
    • Catalog structure
    • HFS Structure
    • TCP configuration
    • TSO/ISPF
    • System symbols
    • Parmlib structure
    • Parmlib contents
    • Proclib structure
    • Couple/logging dataset structure
    • Document DASD volume naming standard
    • DLIB vols
    • TLIB vols
    • Page
    • Spool
    • Catalog
  • Document system dataset naming standard
  • Determine system dataset sizing (per MVS image)
  • Tailor implementation plan
  • Install and customize z/OS ServerPac, including maintenance
  • Integrate z/OS image with other MVS images
  • Clone SMP/E Environment
  • Clone MVS Images
  • Build production cutover plan

Our mainframe solutions and value-add services include:

For more information about mainframes from Mainline, please contact us at 866.490.MAIN(6246) or complete our contact us form.