SMP/E is very well documented by IBM and you can find much of what you need from the basic manual set.
Commands Guide describes the processing steps for each command, including what is done for different element types on receive, apply and accept, and how SMP/E builds load modules. Reference Guide has the syntax for different types of MCS (++ statements). It also has documentation for all SMP/E related DDNAMEs, for the API, and some service routines. The User's Guide does get into basic explanation and tutorial. For ISVs, it provides a good view of how customers would expect SMP/E to work. Messages Guide is what it sounds like. The Rules for Packaging mentioned by Tony is a good reference for ISVs. It addresses Function Sysmods (releases) more than APARs/PTFs. SRA did provide the SMP/E Fundamentals in the mid-1990s. We have a copy inherited from Sterling Software but it is on twelve 3.5 inch disks. Bob Longabaugh CA Technologies -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> On Behalf Of Tony Harminc Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 2:02 PM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: SMP/E CAUTION: This email originated from outside of CA. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. On 24 October 2018 at 10:41, scott Ford <idfli...@gmail.com> wrote: > I never had to use SMP/E in my career except for simple items, like > Receives, Applies , etc. > Now I am in a situation that need more detailed information a > (self-study) would be really appreciated. Can anyone help me out, point me to > one ? Fundamental question is whether you are more interested in using SMP/E for managing other peoples' software/maintenance/etc, or in using it to package up your own stuff for other people to use. Since (I believe) you work for an ISV, I'm guessing the latter. You certainly need to look at the SMP/E z/OS Packaging Rules, SC33-3695. Strangely this seems to have fallen out of the SMP/E doc set. In any case, it's very much a reference and not a tutorial, but does contain "best practices" and such. Tony H. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
