IBM CICS Explorer 5.2.0 CICSEX-5.2.0-FP0005 Readme

Readme file for:CICS Explorer V5.2.0.5
Product/Component Release:5.2.0
Update Name:CICSEX-5.2.0-FP0005
Fix ID:5.2.0.5-OS-CICSEX-WinLin-FP0005
Publication Date:29/09/2015
Last modified date:29/09/2015

Online version of the readme file:http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=isg400002353
Important: The most current version of the readme file can always be found online.

Contents

Download location
Prerequisites and co-requisites

Installation information
   Prior to installation
   Installing
   Performing the necessary tasks after installation
   Uninstalling if necessary

Additional information
List of fixes
Copyright and trademark information
Document change history



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 Explorer 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.

Fix Download for Linux
Product/Component Name:Platform:Fix:
CICS ExplorerLinux 32-bit,x86
Linux 64-bit,x86_64
CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.5_IM_repo.zip
CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.5_p2_update-site.zip
CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.5_p2_sdk.zip

Fix Download for Windows
Product/Component Name:Platform:Fix:
CICS ExplorerWindows 32-bit, x86
Windows 64-bit, x86
CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.5_IM_repo.zip
CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.5_p2_update-site.zip
CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.5_p2_sdk.zip

Fix Download for Mac OSX
Product/Component Name:Platform:Fix:
CICS ExplorerMac OSX 10.10
CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.5_IM_repo.zip
CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.5_p2_update-site.zip
CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.5_p2_sdk.zip





Prerequisites and co-requisites

The CICS Explorer 5.2.0 system requirements are listed on the CICS Explorer System Requirements tab.



Installation information

Before proceeding with the installation process, view the online version of the readme file to verify that information has not changed since the readme file was downloaded.
Find further online installation 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.

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 Explorer fix pack:


IBM Installation Manager - Recommended

It is recommended that you use IBM Installation Manager to install and update CICS Explorer.

  1. Open the Installation Manager Preferences - Repositories page
  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.


Eclipse P2 Update Site

If you would like to continue to use the Eclipse provided update method then follow these instructions:

  1. 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.
    1. 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.
    2. Click the Available Software Sites hyperlink.
      1. Select the Add... button.
      2. Type in a name for this update site
      3. 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.
      4. Click OK
      5. Ensure the checkbox is selected against it once added.
    3. Click OK in the Preferences Dialog to return
    4. Click Cancel button or exit dialog to return.
  2. Select Help -> Check For Updates
  3. 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 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 Explorer help documentation is integrated with the product. To display the CICS Explorer help, use one of the following methods:

Other links of interest:



List of fixes

Here is a link to the Fix List for CICS Explorer 5.2.0 page.

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

Fix Pack 5 (5.2.0.5) -- 20150908-1632
APARAbstract
IV75138MAINTENANCE ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER
IV75106WORKLOAD OWNER NOT SHOWN WHEN INSTALLING ROUTING RULE WITH CICS EXPLORER
IV75857CNX0593E RESPONSE INVALIDPARM, REASON CONTEXT

Fix Pack 4 (5.2.0.4) -- 20150611-1605
APARAbstract
IV72053A NEW LINE IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE EVENT ADAPTER EDITOR TEXTBOX FOR "DATA PASSED TO THE CUSTOM ADAPTER".
IV73232MAINTENANCE ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER
IV73956ILLEGALARGUMENTEXCEPTION LOOP WHEN SELECTING MENU "OSGI APPLICATION PROJECT REFERENCE" IN RDZ

Fix Pack 3 (5.2.0.3) -- 20150323-1531
APARAbstract
IV69002MAINTENANCE ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER

Fix Pack 2 (5.2.0.2) -- 20141205-1049
APARAbstract
IV67031CICS EXPLORER SECURITY PROBLEM
IV67040MAINTENANCE ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER
IV66724IN CICS EXPLORER 5.2.0.1, PROGRAMS APPEAR WITH A 'BUNDLE' ICON.
IV67258CICS EXPLORER SUPPORT FOR APPLE OS X YOSEMITE 10.10

Fix Pack 1 (5.2.0.1) -- 20140912-1720
APARAbstract
IV62539CICS EXPLORER INCORRECTLY SETTING ATTACHSEC AND AUTHENTICATE ATTRIBUTES TO NOTAPPLIC ON TCPIPSERVICE RESOURCES
IV63270OPENING PRIVATE RESOURCES IN CICS EXPLORER APPLICATION EDITOR DISPLAYS INCORRECT RESOURCE
IV63132UNABLE TO DEPLOY CICS BUNDLES CONTAINING OSGI PARTS
IV63721MISSING ITALIAN LANGUAGE OPTION
IV63723MAINTENANCE ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER





Copyright and trademark information


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