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IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1
Migrating to IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1
When you migrate to the latest version of IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1 from an earlier version, you must convert existing data to be compatible with your new environment.
Migrating to IBM Z Software Asset Management from an earlier version
You can upgrade to 9.1 from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.3/8.3.1, or from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.2, on either a Db2® Repository database or an SQLite database. Migration from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.1 is not supported.

IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1
- PDF manual
- Program Directory
- Product overview
  IBM Z Software Asset Management is built on the concept of remote and central mainframe components which work together to produce reports on z/OS® mainframe products and their usage. This section provides you with a high-level overview of the IBM Z Software Asset Management core architecture.
- Planning for deployment
  Before you deploy IBM Z Software Asset Management , consider which deployment option is best suited to your environment.
- Implementing deployment scenarios
  Most implementations of IBM Z Software Asset Management are based on one of the common deployment scenarios. An example is provided for implementing each of these common deployment scenarios with a Db2® Repository database. You can adapt an example for use with an SQLite Repository database.
- Installing and customizing IBM Z Software Asset Management
  The product installation involves downloading the product and available updates, preparing the database, and configuring and populating a test database. After verifying that all components are correctly installed, you duplicate the test database to create a production database where you automate data collection and import tasks.
- Migrating to IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1
  When you migrate to the latest version of IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1 from an earlier version, you must convert existing data to be compatible with your new environment.
  - Migrating to IBM Z Software Asset Management from an earlier version
    You can upgrade to 9.1 from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.3/8.3.1, or from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.2, on either a Db2® Repository database or an SQLite database. Migration from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.1 is not supported.
    - Migrating from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.3/8.3.1 to IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1 (Db2® database)
      When you upgrade to IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1(Db2® database), there is porting of data within the Repository database. New Db2® objects are defined in the Repository. The existing 8.3/8.3.1 GKB database is dropped and re-created with the same database name for 9.1. Versions 8.3 and 8.3.1 have identical database objects for the repository and GKB databases. As such, migration to version 9.1 has the same set of instructions.
    - Migrating from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.3/8.3.1 to IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1 (SQLite database)
      When you upgrade to IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1(SQLite database), there is porting of data within the Repository database. New SQLite objects are defined in the Repository. The existing 8.3/8.3.1 GKB database is dropped and re-created with the same database name for 9.1. Versions 8.3 and 8.3.1 have identical database objects for the repository and GKB databases. As such, migration to version 9.1 has the same set of instructions.
    - Migrating from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.2 to IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1 ( Db2 database)
      When you upgrade to IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1(Db2® database), there is porting of data within the Repository database. New Db2 objects are defined in the Repository. The existing 8.2 GKB database is dropped and re-created with the same database name for 9.1.
    - Migrating from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.2 to IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1 (SQLite database)
      When you upgrade to IBM Z Software Asset Management 9.1(SQLite database), there is porting of data within the Repository database. New SQLite objects are defined in the Repository. The existing 8.2 GKB database is dropped and re-created with the same database name for 9.1.
    - Post migration errors
- Collecting and importing data with IBM Z Software Asset Management
  IBM Z Software Asset Management includes programs that collect system and usage data, import, filter, and match this data, update the Repository tables, and make the data available for review and query.
- Reporting with the Analyzer
  The primary reporting facility in IBM Z Software Asset Management is the Analyzer.
- Running utilities
  IBM Z Software Asset Management provides utilities that you run to perform routine functional tasks to maintain the product lifecycle.
- REST API
- Configuring Language support
  IBM Z Software Asset Management includes Japanese language support for MVS™ Message Service (MMS) message information. You can also configure the Analyzer utility to create and view reports in Japanese.
- Reference information for IBM Z Software Asset Management
  Reference information includes messages, repository table layouts, and performance and tuning.
- Troubleshooting and support
  To isolate and resolve problems with your IBM software, you can use the troubleshooting, messages, and support information. This information contains instructions for using the problem determination resources that are provided with your IBM products.
- IBM Z Software Asset Management messages
  You can identify the type of message by the message prefix.
- Description of output message content
  Messages generated during batch processing are explained in detail here.
IBM Z Software Asset Management Container 9.1
Notices

Migrating to IBM Z Software Asset Management from an earlier version

You can upgrade to 9.1 from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.3/8.3.1, or from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.2, on either a Db2® Repository database or an SQLite database. Migration from IBM Z Software Asset Management 8.1 is not supported.