Remote DL/I requires software that runs on the workstation and on the host (MVS or OS/390). The software communicates between the platforms using APPC. The following installation and configuration tasks are required:
On the workstation you need to:
On the host you need to:
One or more TP profiles can be set up depending on how the Remote DL/I is going to be used. For example:
For details on the Server Environment File, see the VisualAge COBOL Programming Guide.
Figure 1. Example JCL for a Remote DL/I TP Profile
Note: Once you have completed the installation and configuration activities, you can use the DLICHECK command and DLICHKP command to verify your installation. These commands are documented in the VisualAge COBOL Programming Guide.