Importing software catalogs in Control Desk

Overview of software catalog imports
A software catalog is a collection of information about software products and their components. Control Desk includes a Software Catalog application into which you can import data from the IBM-provided Software Catalog and catalogs created by Asset Discovery for z/OS.

Configuring error logs for software catalog imports
For debugging software catalog imports, configure logging to produce a single log file name with sequential entries in it.

Software catalog imports
Use the integration framework to import software catalog data.

Tivoli Asset Discovery for z/OS catalog imports
Asset Discovery for z/OS manages information about mainframe software products. Use the integration framework to import software catalog data from Asset Discovery for z/OS into Control Desk.

Tips and troubleshooting
Using the proper logging parameters, properly configuring connectivity, and troubleshooting are important factors in ensuring a successful integration of software catalog data.