In this IBM Redbooks publication, we highlight many enhancements made in z/OS Version 1 Release 3 and Release 4, and show how to use this document to help you install, tailor, and configure these releases.

First we provide a broad overview of z/OS Version 1 Release 3 and Release 4, and then we discuss how to install and tailor z/OS and the many components that have been enhanced: the z/OS base control program (BCP), Parallel Sysplex and System-Managed CF Structure Duplexing, msys for Operations, Workload Manager (WLM), and zSeries File System (zFS). Security functions such as Security Server (RACF), PKI Services, LDAP server, Network Authentication service and Cryptographic services are also covered.

This book is intended for systems programmers and administrators responsible for customizing, installing, and migrating to these newest levels of z/OS.

Chapter 1. z/OS Version 1 Release 3 and 4 overview

Chapter 2. Installation of z/OS Version 1 Release 3 and 4

Chapter 3. Base control program (BCP)

Chapter 4. msys for Operations enhancements

Chapter 5. JES3 Version 1 Release 4 enhancements

Chapter 6. JES2 Version 1 Release 4 enhancements

Chapter 7. z/OS Workload Manager (WLM)

Chapter 8. UNIX System Services enhancements in z/OS V1R3

Chapter 9. UNIX System Services enhancements in z/OS V1R4

Chapter 10. zFS file system enhancements

Chapter 11. Security Server RACF enhancements

Chapter 12. Security Server PKI Services

Chapter 13. Security Server LDAP server

Chapter 14. Security Server Network Authentication Service

Chapter 15. Cryptographic services

Chapter 16. Parallel Sysplex enhancements

Chapter 17. System-Managed CF Structure Duplexing

Chapter 18. z/OS V1 DFSMS Transactional VSAM Services (DFSMStvs)

Appendix A. msys for Operations implementation checklist

Appendix B. Sample GRS exit ISGNQXIT

Appendix C. Sample GRS exit ISGNQXITFAST