General Installation Information

This document describes the required environments for installing the Com-plete HTTP server, the prerequisite software, the distribution media, and the general installation process.

This document covers the following topics:


Supported Operating Systems

The Com-plete HTTP server runs in any operating system supported by Com-plete 6.7.

Supported Environments

The HTTP server uses the same infrastructure as the Com-plete tn3270 server. The same prerequisites apply. For details, please see the section The tn3270 Server in the Com-plete System Programming documentation.

The Com-plete HTTP server requires the SMARTS server to be active in Com-plete. Refer to the Configuring the SMARTS Environment documentation for information about installing the SMARTS server environment.

Com-plete can interface with any of the following TCP/IP stacks:

  • IBM UNIX System Services for z/OS. .

  • z/VSE using either the Connectivity Systems or the BSI Systems TCP/IP stack for z/VSE.

Installation Media

The HTTP server is currently only delivered as part of Com-plete.

All required installation files are contained on the Com-plete installation tape or cartridge.

Installation Overview

The installation comprises the following steps:

1 Create the mainframe installation datasets as required from the installation tape or cartridge.
2 Customize to achieve a running system. The customization required is minimal.
3 Verify the installation.

Software AG recommends that you follow the installation procedure step by step. Once the system is running, proper change control ensures that any subsequent changes that cause problems can be backed out smoothly and quickly.