Introduction • Decide how many virtual machines to define. • Create the VM/370 directory control statement file describing the
virtual machines. • Decide which volumes are to be owned and used by
residence, paging, spooling, and so on), the amount
available to VM/370, and the user identification of
operator. CP (for system
of real storag e
the real system • Create the CP system control (DMKSYS) file describing CP-owned
volumes, the real storage size, and so on. • If you wish, you can create your own forms control buffer (module DMKFCB) and system name table (module DMKSNT). These modules are,
however, supplied with the starter system. Once you have defined your VM/370 system with these files, you can
begin the system generation procedure. You should read the rest of Part 1 to be sure you have all the information you need to generate your
system. Part 2 has the information you need to code the files that
define your system. Part 3 describes the system generation procedure
step-by-step. Before you start the system generation procedure be sure
you have the following manuals available: VM/37Q VM/3
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Q VM/31Q § If you are using the MSS support, you will also need the following: OS/VS Order No. GC35-0068
or Order
No. GC26-3792
During the system generation procedure, you apply the system Program Update Tape (PUT) supplied with the starter system. This updates your
system to the current level. Then use the Installation Verification
Procedure (IVP) to verify that the VM/370 system is functioning
properly. Part 1. Planning for System Generation 5

Introduction If you are installing a system program update tape, use this
publication in conjunction with the "emo to Users supplied on the PUT. If you wish to install the Remote Spooling Communications Subsystem (RSCS) do so after running the IVP. After you generate VM/370 (CP, CMS, IPCS, and, optionally, RSCS), you can generate the 3704/3705 Control
Program. Information about this program is found in Part 4 of this manual.
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