IBM Explorer for z/OS 2.1.0 ZOSEXPL-2.1.0-FP0004 Readme

Readme file for:IBM Explorer for z/OS V2.1.0.4
Product/Component Release:2.1.0
Update Name:ZOSEXPL-2.1.0-FP0004
Fix ID:2.1.0.4-OS-ZOSEXPL-WinLin-FP0004
Publication Date:04/02/2014
Last modified date:04/02/2014

Online version of the readme file:http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=isg400001747
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Below is a list of components, platforms, and file names that apply to this Readme file.

Fix Download for Linux

Fix Download for Linux

Product/Component Name:	Platform:	Fix:
IBM Explorer for z/OS	Linux 32-bit,x86 0	zOS_Explorer_2.1.0.4_IM_repo.zip

Fix Download for Windows

Fix Download for Windows

Product/Component Name:	Platform:	Fix:
IBM Explorer for z/OS	Windows 32-bit, x86 0	zOS_Explorer_2.1.0.4_IM_repo.zip

The IBM Explorer for z/OS Version 2.1.0 system requirements are listed on the IBM Explorer for z/OS System Requirements web page.
For users with CICS Explorer V5.1.1.x installed, the CICS Explorer V5.1.1.4 and IBM Explorer for z/OS V2.1.0.4 fix packs must be applied simultaneously.

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 the repository http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/zos/2/1/0/ is available.
• To update using the Installation Manager Repository downloaded from FixCentral, 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 and the CICS Explorer SDK if that is already installed.

None

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

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.

• 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.

Fix Pack 4 (2.1.0.4) -- zosexplorer-20140127-1422

APAR	Abstract
IV54391	Z/OS EXPLORER APAR TO SUPPORT IV52926

Fix Pack 3 (2.1.0.3) -- zosexplorer-20131115-1156

APAR	Abstract
IV51060	INTERNAL ERROR OCCURS WHEN TRYING TO SAVE CHANGES
IV51445	IZE0106E ENHANCEDCONNECTIONEXCEPTION ESTABLISING HOST CONNECTION

Fix Pack 2 (2.1.0.2) -- 20130912-1029

APAR	Abstract
IV46847	JOB SUBMISSION FAILED: IZE0820E REQUEST FAILED: ERROR PARSING JSON INPUT WITH CATEGORY 6, RETURN CODE 4 AND REASON CODE 32
IV47935	IBM EXPLORER FOR Z/OS DOES NOT HANDLE MIXED CASE USER IDS

Fix Pack 1 (2.1.0.1) -- 20130801-1838

APAR	Abstract
IV45583	Z/OS EXPLORER HANGS DURING STARTUP
IV47021	PDS MEMBER CONTAINING MBCS CORRUPTED AFTER EXPLORER EDIT AND SAVE

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