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Readme documentation for the CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS (CICS CM) V5.2.0 plug-in Fix Pack 3 (5.2.0.3) for the IBM CICS Explorer 5.2.0 including installation instructions; prerequisites and co-requisites; and a list of fixes included.
Readme file for: CICS Configuration Manger for z/OS Plug-in V5.2.0
Product/Component Release: 5.2.0
Update Name: CICSCM-5.2.0-FP0003
Fix ID: 5.2.0.3-OS-CICSCM-WinLin-FP0003
Publication Date: 09/09/2015
Last modified date: 09/09/2015
Installation information
Download location
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 CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS plug-in 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.
Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
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CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS | Linux 32-bit,x86 | CICS_CM_5.2.0.3_IM_repo.zip CICS_CM_V5.2.0.3_update.site.zip |
Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
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CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS | Windows 32-bit, x86 | CICS_CM_5.2.0.3_IM_repo.zip CICS_CM_V5.2.0.3_update.site.zip |
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The CICS CM plug-in system requirements are listed on the CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS System Requirements tab.
The CICS CM Version 5.2.0 plug-in must be installed in the CICS Explorer Version 5.2.0. Please refer to the CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS section of the CICS Explorer and CICS tools plug-ins release compatibility reference tables.
Installation information
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 CICS Explorer workspace before upgrading. Online instructions on how to do this for the CICS Explorer can be found here: "Taking a backup of the CICS Explorer workspace".
Installing
This is covered in the "Ordering maintenance for the IBM Explorer for z/OS, IBM CICS Explorer and CICS Explorer plug-ins" technote. There are two main ways of installing the CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS plug-in fix pack:
- IBM Installation Manager - Recommended
- Eclipse P2 Update Site
IBM Installation Manager - Recommended
It is recommended that you use IBM Installation Manager to install and update CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS plug-in.
- Open the Installation Manager Preferences - Repositories page
- To update using the composite update site, you must ensure that the repository http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/zos/tools/1/ is available.
- To update using the Installation Manager Repository downloaded from IBM Fix Central, you must ensure that the zip file is added as a repository.
- Click the Update option in the Installation Manager wizard and follow the prompts to apply any updates available for the CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS plug-in.
Eclipse P2 Update Site
If you would like to continue to use the Eclipse provided update method then follow these instructions.
- Run the CICS Explorer as usual. If you intend to use the composite update site and you know that it is already available, you can skip to the next step.
- To add the composite update site or to add the fix pack repository zip file downloaded from IBM Fix Central, select Help -> Install New Software... from the top menu.
- Click the Available Software Sites hyperlink.
- Select the Add... button.
- Type in a name for this update site
- Enter the following URL http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/zos/tools/1/ into the Location text box or Click the Archive and select the fix pack repository zip file downloaded from IBM Fix Central.
- Click OK
- Ensure the checkbox is selected against it once added.
- Click OK in the Preferences Dialog to return
- Click Cancel button or exit dialog to return.
- Select Help -> Check For Updates
- If any are available, please follow instructions in the dialogs to install.
Performing the necessary tasks after installation
None
Troubleshooting installation problems from the Support site
The CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS support site
The CICS TS support site will also cover the CICS Explorer product.
Uninstalling if necessary
If using IBM Installation Manager, to revert back to the old version of the CICS Explorer, this can be achieved by using the Rollback function.
Otherwise, if you decide that you want to revert back to the old version of the CICS Explorer, you will be able to replace the .cicsexplorer folder with the backup that you made prior to upgrading.
Additional information
The CICS Configuration Manager help documentation is integrated with the product. To display the CICS CM 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 -> CICS CM Plug-in User Guide.
Other links of interest:
- CICS Configuration Manager 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.
- Latest version of CICS Explorer and CICS tools plug-ins for CICS TS
- Getting started with the CICS Explorer
List of fixes
Here is a link to the Fix List for CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS 5.2.0 page.
A list of all fix packs for the CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS plug-in for CICS Explorer can be found from the Fixes by version for CICS Products document.
Fix Pack 3 (5.2.0.3) -- 20150903-1237
APAR | Abstract |
IV74145 | CICS CM EXPLORER PLUGIN MAY DRIVE HOST REGION SOS IF LARGE RESULT SET REQUESTED |
Fix Pack 2 (5.2.0.2) -- 20150211-1438
APAR | Abstract |
IV68998 | CICS CONFIGURATION MANAGER FOR ZOS MAINTENANCE ROLL UP |
Fix Pack 1 (5.2.0.1) -- 20141001-0858
APAR | Abstract |
IV63995 | CICS CM PLUG-IN RESOURCE EDITOR OPENS CSD RESOURCES AS READ-ONLY |
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09 September 2015
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