Readme file for:CICS Deployment Assistant for z/OS Plug-in V5.1.1
Product/Component Release:5.1.1
Update Name:CICSDA-5.1.1-FP0001
Fix ID:5.1.1.1-OS-CICSDA-WinLin-FP0001
Publication Date:21/05/2014
Last modified date:21/05/2014
Online version of the readme file:http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=isg400001807
Important: The most current version of the readme file can always be found online.
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/2/1/0/
If you wish to obtain fixes from IBM Fix Central, download CICS Deployment Assistant 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: |
| CICS Deployment Assistant for z/OS | Linux 32-bit,x86 | CICS_DA_5.1.1.1_IM_repo.zip CICS_DA_V5.1.1.1_update.site.zip |
| Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
| CICS Deployment Assistant for z/OS | Windows 32-bit, x86 | CICS_DA_5.1.1.1_IM_repo.zip CICS_DA_V5.1.1.1_update.site.zip |
The CICS DA plug-in system requirements are listed on the CICS Deployment Assistant for z/OS System Requirements tab.
The CICS DA Version 5.1.1 plug-in must be installed in the CICS Explorer Version 5.1.1. Please refer to the CICS Deployment Assistant for z/OS section of the CICS Explorer and CICS tools plug-ins release compatibility reference tables.
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\.cicsexplorer".
To backup the CICS Explorer Workspace, including the connection definitions, copy the workspace folder to another folder or compress it into an archive folder.
Installing
There are two main ways of installing the CICS Deployment Assistant for z/OS plug-in fix pack:
It is recommended that you use IBM Installation Manager to install and update CICS Deployment Assistant for z/OS plug-in.
If you would like to continue to use the Eclipse provided update method then follow these instructions:
None
The CICS Deployment Assistant for z/OS support site
The CICS TS support site will also cover the CICS Explorer product.
If using IBM Installation Manager, to revert back to the old version of the CICS Deployment Assistant for 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 Deployment Assistant for CICS Explorer, you will be able to replace the .cicsexplorer folder with the backup that you made prior to upgrading.
Other links of interest:
Here is a link to the "Fix List for CICS Deployment Assistant for z/OS 5.1.1" page: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg400001810
A list of all fix packs for the CICS Deployment Assistant for z/OS plug-in for CICS Explorer can be found from the Fixes by version for CICS Products document.
Fix Pack 1 (5.1.1.1) -- 20140519-1301
| APAR | Abstract |
| IV59289 | WHEN THE SYSTEM LOG IS CLOSED AND REOPENED THE DA PLUG-IN SHOWS THE SYSTEM LOG AS DISABLED. |
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