Installation and Configuration terminology
This article focuses on HE Configuration but also mentions Gen Application Migration.
Gen 8.6 uses the Continuous Delivery release strategy so multiple Pax files containing the entire product are delivered at various intervals (in place of a new release). A Pax file install and Upgrade In-Place can be used to bring an existing Gen 8.6 environment to a specific maintenance level, without having to apply a large number of PTFs.
If using z/OSMF for installation is preferred then the same advice applies.
Release : 8.6
Component : Gen Host Encyclopedia
Key Considerations
Upgrade In-Place
New Encyclopedia
Model Conversions
Read the Gen™ 8.6 > Release Notes.
Also the Releases Notes for all the versions between the version being upgraded from and 8.6 should be checked for changes (versions since 6.x are 7.0, 7.5, 7.6, 8.0, 8.5). Each Release Notes only contains information for the release it was created for.
Gen™ 8.6 > Installing > Installation Best Practices
Gen™ 8.6 > Installing > Install Gen on z/OS
Gen™ 8.6 > Installing > Install Gen on z/OS > Install Products Using z/OSMF
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
Gen 7.0 onwards – Gen runtimes start becoming stand-alone DLLs:
Gen 7.6 through 8.5 to 8.6:
Gen 7.0 through 7.5 to 8.6:
Gen 6.5 or earlier to 8.6:
Once upgrade of the HE is complete, be aware of how the current applications are built i.e. is it through the HE or is a custom built procedure being used outside of HE for example through Endevor or SCLM. If that is the case plan to upgrade those systems as well i.e. change the runtimes from 8.x to 8.6 etc.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to immediately apply all latest maintenance/PTFs after the installation/configuration.