Restriction: This topic applies to Windows environments only. 
                  		  
               
 
               		
             
            
            
               
               -  Before installing the XDB Link Host Option, verify the host IP address and reserve a port number for XDB Link. 
 
               
               - Install and configure the XDB Link Host Option. 
 
               
               - Start the XDB Link Host Option on the mainframe. 
 
               
               -  Work with the Access List.