Readme file for:IBM Explorer for z/OS V2.1.0.8
Product/Component Release:2.1.0
Update Name:ZOSEXPL-2.1.0-FP0008
Fix ID:2.1.0.8-OS-ZOSEXPL-WinLin-FP0008
Publication Date:10/12/2014
Last modified date:10/12/2014
Online version of the readme file:http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=isg400002005
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/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.
| Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
| IBM Explorer for z/OS | Linux 32-bit,x86 | zOS_Explorer_2.1.0.8_IM_repo.zip |
| Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
| IBM Explorer for z/OS | Windows 32-bit, x86 | zOS_Explorer_2.1.0.8_IM_repo.zip |
| Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
| IBM Explorer for z/OS | Mac OSX 10.10 | zOS_Explorer_2.1.0.8_IM_repo.zip |
The IBM Explorer for z/OS 2.1.0 system requirements are listed on the IBM Explorer for z/OS System Requirements tab.
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.
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.
Other links of interest:
Here is a link to the "Fix List for IBM Explorer for z/OS 2.1.0" page: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg400001702
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 8 (2.1.0.8) -- 20141205-1006
| APAR | Abstract |
| IV67042 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE ROLL UP |
| IV67043 | Z/OS EXPLORER SECURITY PROBLEM |
| IV67259 | Z/OS EXPLORER SUPPORT FOR MAC OS X YOSEMITE 10.10 |
Fix Pack 7 (2.1.0.7) -- 20140912-1631
| APAR | Abstract |
| IV63722 | MISSING ITALIAN LANGUAGE OPTION |
Fix Pack 6 (2.1.0.6) -- 20140722-1052
| APAR | Abstract |
| IV60508 | DBCS KOREAN CHARACTERS ARE NOT DISPLAYED CORRECTLY IN THE Z/OS EXPLORER WHEN VIEWING A UTF-8 ENCODED FILE. |
| IV59266 | UNABLE TO BROWSE PDS WITH Z/OS EXPLORER. |
| IV56604 | Z/OS EXPLORER DOES NOT LOOK FOR THE CORRECT JES OUTPUT |
Fix Pack 5 (2.1.0.5) -- 20140520-2340
| APAR | Abstract |
| IV54714 | FILE CONTENTS MAY BE ERASED WHEN EDITING AND SAVING A FILE IN THE EXPLORER |
| IV59905 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE - API RESILIENCE |
| IV59906 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE ROLL UP |
| IV59908 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE - MODERNIZATION & TOLERATION |
Fix Pack 4 (2.1.0.4) -- 20140127-1422
| APAR | Abstract |
| IV54391 | Z/OS EXPLORER APAR TO SUPPORT IV52926 |
Fix Pack 3 (2.1.0.3) -- 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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