Considerations for a Gen 8.6 Host Encyclopedia (HE) Upgrade

Products

• Gen - Host Encyclopedia
• Gen

Issue/Introduction

Planning to upgrade Gen Host Encyclopedia (HE) from 8.5 to 8.6 and don't know where to start.

Environment

Release : 8.6

Component : Gen Host Encyclopedia

Resolution

Preparing for the upgrade:

Gen Compatibility Matrix

Gen™ 8.6 > Release Notes

Step-by-step instructions:

Gen™ 8.6 > Installing > Install Gen on z/OS

Gen™ 8.6 > Installing > Install Gen on z/OS > How to Install Your Product Using a Pax File

Gen™ 8.6 > Installing > Install Gen on z/OS > Configuring Host Encyclopedia and Host Construction > Upgrade a Host Encyclopedia
or
Gen™ 8.6 > Installing > Install Gen on z/OS > Configuring Host Encyclopedia and Host Construction > Create a New Encyclopedia

 

Remember to Consider

• Are there any custom changes in the CLIST/PANELS/SKELETONS/USER EXITS

• COBOL version requirements:  Using Gen 8.x with COBOL V5 or COBOL V6 compiler

 

Plan to Build and Test

• Develop the HE Schedule

– Understand the timeline for the SMP/E product and PTF installs
– Determine who will do the CEINSTAL and run CEJOBs
– Determine if model conversions will occur

• Identify Critical Resources

– DB2 Administrator
– SMP/E or System Administrator
– CICS or IMS Administrator
– Developer(s)
– Tester(s)

• Develop a Test Plan

– Time needed to implement user customizations and changes
– Review model applications to determine what will be regenerated
– Test the application(s) - key transactions, screens, and batch jobs
– Document External Action Block (EAB) source locations and determine EABs for regeneration
– Determine production application deployment timeline
– About 2 weeks before the production deployment, register for Expert Change Planning.