The full set set of IBM TDI components is available in the native z/OS environment (version v1.7 and v1.8), with IBM JVM 1.6, except for those components that require native libraries, like the Windows Users and Groups Connector and the Domino Change Detection Connector. Conversely, the z/OS Command Line Connector is available on z/OS only.
We can start an instance of the Server by executing the startup shell script usr/lpp/idti/ibmdisrv residing under the Unix System Services. Also see IBM TDI as z/OS Service for information about automatic startup of a TDI Server, either as a USS process or a normal z/OS started task.
The user whose identity the TDI Server runs under needs an OMVS segment definition in his profile specifying that at least 200MB operating memory is available.
The z/OS TSO Command Line Function Component is of particular relevance for the z/OS environment. It is able to run privileged z/OS TSO Commands. This component addresses the need to manage RACF, TopSecret and ACF2 users - this can be achieved by executing TSO commands.
The Configuration Editor and AMC, however, are not supported natively on z/OS; instead, we should use remote management options, like
For installation instructions and hardware requirements on z/OS, see the Program Directories physically shipped with the product: