IBM Explorer for z/OS 2.1.0 ZOSEXPL-2.1.0-FP00010 Readme

This fix can be obtained either from the IBM z/OS Explorer composite update site or from IBM Fix Central.

IBM z/OS Explorer composite update site:
http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/zos/tools/1/

If you wish to obtain fixes from IBM Fix Central, download IBM Explorer for z/OS fixes from the following location:
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/

Below is a list of components, platforms, and file names that apply to this Readme file.

The IBM Explorer for z/OS 2.1.0 system requirements are listed on the IBM Explorer for z/OS System Requirements tab.

Find further online install instructions within the technote, entitled "Ordering maintenance for the IBM Explorer for z/OS, IBM CICS Explorer and CICS Explorer plug-ins".

Prior to installation

It is recommended that you take a backup of the IBM Explorer for z/OS workspace before upgrading.

To find your workspace folder select "File -> Switch Workspace -> Other...". The pop up window will show you the location of the currently used workspace folder, for example "C:\Users\Admin\.zosexplorer".

To backup the IBM Explorer for z/OS Workspace, including the connection definitions, copy the workspace folder to another folder or compress it into an archive folder.

Installing

You must use IBM Installation Manager to install and update IBM Explorer for z/OS.

1. Open the Installation Manager Preferences - Repositories page
• To update using the composite update site, you must ensure that one of the following repositories is available:
• http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/zos/tools/1/ -- CICS Explorer V5.2 users
• http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/zos/2/1/0/ -- CICS Explorer V5.1.1 users
• To update using the Installation Manager Repository downloaded from IBM Fix Central, you must ensure that the zip file is added as a repository.
2. Click the Update option in the Installation Manager wizard and follow the prompts to update IBM Explorer for z/OS.

Performing the necessary tasks after installation

None

Troubleshooting installation problems from the Support site

The CICS TS support site will also cover the IBM Explorer for z/OS product.

Uninstalling if necessary

To revert back to the old version of the IBM Explorer for z/OS, this can be achieved by using the Rollback function in IBM Installation Manager.

The IBM Explorer for z/OS help documentation is integrated with the product and includes instructions to configure a connection and use the z/OS features. To display the IBM Explorer for z/OS help, use one of the following methods:

• From the welcome screen, click the Tutorials icon. The icon names are displayed when you hover over them.
• From the main menu bar, click: Help -> Help Contents -> z/OS Explorer User Guide.

Other links of interest:

• IBM Explorer for z/OS Product Page
• The DeveloperWorks CICS Explorer forums cover the CICS Explorer as well as the CICS Tools plug-ins and the IBM Explorer for z/OS. The forums provide a place where information and questions can be posted.

Here is a link to the Fix List for IBM Explorer for z/OS 2.1.0 page.

A list of all fix packs for the IBM Explorer for z/OS can be found from the Fixes by version for CICS Products document.

Fix Pack 10 (2.1.0.10) -- 20150610-1533

Fix Pack 9 (2.1.0.9) -- 20150323-1435

Fix Pack 8 (2.1.0.8) -- 20141205-1006

Fix Pack 7 (2.1.0.7) -- 20140912-1631

Fix Pack 6 (2.1.0.6) -- 20140722-1052

Fix Pack 5 (2.1.0.5) -- 20140520-2340

Fix Pack 4 (2.1.0.4) -- 20140127-1422

Fix Pack 3 (2.1.0.3) -- 20131115-1156

Fix Pack 2 (2.1.0.2) -- 20130912-1029

Fix Pack 1 (2.1.0.1) -- 20130801-1838