Configuring VC/live
Configuring the VC/m Server
1. Set up a single-version sequential file location for the objects which are to be transferred to the non-networked machine. All the components at this location must be mapped to one physical location with a storage format of 'F'. (This includes binary and text files.)
Note: In order for VC/live to function, it is essential that the corresponding sequential file location on the main VC/m server and the installation location on the VC/live machine have the same location name as each other.
2. Define a route to transfer the objects to this location.
If there is more than one VC/live installation location or more than one VC/live machine, a separate logical location is required for each one. However, one physical location can be used for files destined for more than one logical location. The install function will not allow a transfer file to be installed at a location for which it is not intended.
Configuring the VC/live Machine
1. Define a multi-version sequential location for the objects which are awaiting installation. As on the VC/m server, all the components at this location must be mapped to one physical location with a storage format of 'F'. If there is more than one VC/live installation location, a separate sequential location must be defined for each one. The physical location can be the same.
2. Define a location for the place where the objects are to be installed. This location must have the same location name as the corresponding sequential file location on the main VC/m server. If there is more than one area, a separate location is required for each.
3. Define a route to transfer the objects from the sequential file location to the installation location. This route must have a function code of 'XFER'.
4. If the automated hot backups and rollback function are to be used, create a multi-version sequential location for the backup copy of the objects which are being replaced. Two transfer routes are required, both with a function code of 'XFER'. The first is a route from the installation location to the backup location. This enables creation of a backup copy of each object during installation. The second is a route from the backup location to the installation location. This enables the backed-up copies to be restored.
5. Set up the installation parameters using the 'Install' option in VC/m Setup. This option must be run in the location where the objects are to be installed to. If there is more than one location, change to each one in turn and run the option. If you are using hot backups, enter the code for the backup location in the appropriate field.
6. The default output device for the installation report can be defined on screen 4 of the Properties option in VC/m Set-up.