Setting up IBM XL C/C++ for Linux, V16.1

After you install the compiler, you can optionally setup the compiler, such as enabling the manual pages and error messages, setting up utilization tracking, and enabling IBM® ILMT and TADd.

Enabling and viewing the manual pages
Manual pages are available for all compiler invocation commands and utilities.
Enabling the error messages
You must set the NLSPATH environment variable so that the runtime functions can find the appropriate message catalogs after the installation. Otherwise, incomplete error messages might be issued. The compiler message catalogs are automatically configured to display correctly, regardless of whether you used the default or nondefault method of installation and configuration.
Setting up the environment for the invocation commands
If you used the install utility to install the compiler or if you selected to create the symbolic links during the configuration, you have already set up the environment for the invocation commands. Do not perform the procedures in this section.
Setting up utilization tracking
You can use utilization tracking to detect whether the compiler usage exceeds your entitlement based on the number of concurrent user and authorized user licenses you have purchased.
Enabling IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and Tivoli Asset Discovery for Distributed (TADd)
IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) and Tivoli® Asset Discovery for Distributed (TADd) can help you manage software usage metering and license allocation services on supported systems. In general, ILMT and TADd recognize and monitor the products that are installed and in use on your system.

Parent topic: Installing the compiler

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