Chapter 3: Installing Host Compatibility Option

This chapter describes how to install Host Compatibility Option.

3.1 Requirements

For Host Compatibility Option to work correctly you must have the following software installed on your PC:

Mainframe Express V2.0 or later
One of the following database client/server products:
- IBM DB2/NT V2.1 or later
- IBM SDK/WIN32 V2.1 or later
One of the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows NT V4.0 or later
- Microsoft Windows 95 or later

We strongly recommend that you install one of the DB2 Universal Database V5.2 or later products since these products provide more DB2 compatibility and functionality than earlier versions.

If you want to use this software to create or test:

IMS DB/DC programs, you need the IMS Option for Mainframe Express
CICS programs, you need the CICS Option for Mainframe Express

3.2 Running SETUP

The Setup program is the same graphical setup program that is used for all Mainframe Express software. You see a series of windows prompting you for specific information about where to install it.

Please use the installation instructions.

Product Specifications

Running Host Compatibility Option Tools