Version: v3.0.x LTS
Zowe Explorer installation checklist
Zowe Explorer installation checklist
This checklist outlines the required steps for a first-time installation of Zowe Explorer.
Required roles: systems administrator, devops architect, security administrator, systems programmer
The checklist includes a brief description of the steps required for installation of Zowe Explorer. The checklist also identifies the roles that are typically required to complete the step, which enables the pre-installation planning team to focus on the tasks for which they are responsible.
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Preparing for installation
Step | Description | Role | Time Estimate |
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Addressing Zowe Explorer system requirements | Check the following items:
| Systems administrator | 15 min. |
(Optional) Configuring z/OSMF | Confirm that z/OS components, region sizes, and user IDs meet Zowe Explorer requirements. Required step when using a z/OSMF profile connection. | Systems programmer | 40 min. |
(Optional) Configuring z/OSMF security | Configure security for:
| Security administrator | 50 min. |
(Optional) Installing Zowe CLI | Set up team configuration with Zowe CLI to communicate with the mainframe. | Systems administrator | 60 min. |
Installing Zowe Explorer
Step | Description | Role | Time Estimate |
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Installing Zowe Explorer and Zowe Explorer extensions | Install Zowe Explorer and Zowe Explorer extensions from the Visual Studio Marketplace or with a VSIX file. | Systems administrator and/or developer | 10 min. |
Updating Zowe Explorer and Zowe Explorer extensions | Updates are done automatically unless otherwise specified. | Systems administrator and/or developer | 10 min. |
Configuring Zowe Explorer
Step | Description | Role | Time Estimate |
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Creating Zowe Explorer profiles | Connect to the mainframe with a Zowe Explorer profile. | Systems administrator | 30 min. |
Configuring Zowe Explorer | Save your preferences as settings. | Developer | 30 min. |
Verifying your Zowe Explorer installation | Confirm the connection to z/OSMF. | Systems administrator and/or DevOps architect | 15 min. |