IBM CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS 5.2.0 CICSIA-5.2.0-FP0006 Readme

Readme file for:CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS Plug-in V5.2.0
Product/Component Release:5.2.0
Update Name:CICSIA-5.2.0-FP0006
Fix ID:5.2.0.6-OS-CICSIA-WinLin-FP0006
Publication Date:09/03/2017
Last modified date:09/03/2017

Online version of the readme file:http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=isg400003178
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 Interdependency Analyzer 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.

Fix Download for Linux
Product/Component Name:Platform:Fix:
CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OSLinux 32-bit,x86
CICS_IA_5.2.0.6_IM_repo.zip
CICS_IA_V5.2.0.6_update.site.zip

Fix Download for Windows
Product/Component Name:Platform:Fix:
CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OSWindows 32-bit, x86
CICS_IA_5.2.0.6_IM_repo.zip
CICS_IA_V5.2.0.6_update.site.zip





Prerequisites and co-requisites

The CICS IA plug-in system requirements are listed on the CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS System Requirements tab.

The CICS IA Version 5.2.0 plug-in must be installed in the CICS Explorer Version 5.2.0. Please refer to the CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS section of the CICS Explorer and CICS tools plug-ins release compatibility reference tables.



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 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 Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in fix pack:


IBM Installation Manager - Recommended

It is recommended that you use IBM Installation Manager to install and update CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in.

  1. Open the Installation Manager Preferences - Repositories page
  2. Click the Update option in the Installation Manager wizard and follow the prompts to update CICS Interdependency Analyzer 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:

  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 Interdependency Analyzer 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 Interdependency Analyzer 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 Interdependency Analyzer for CICS Explorer, you will be able to replace the .cicsexplorer folder with the backup that you made prior to upgrading.



Additional information

The CICS Interdependency Analyzer help documentation is integrated with the product. To display the CICS IA help, use one of the following methods:

Other links of interest:



List of fixes

Here is a link to the Fix List for CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS 5.2.0 page.

A list of all fix packs for the CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in for CICS Explorer can be found from the Fixes by version for CICS Products document.

Fix Pack 6 (5.2.0.6) -- 20170228-1234
APARAbstract
IV92181PROGRAM NAME NOT INDENTED AT NEW LOGICAL LEVEL FOR TRANSFER CONTROL UNDER IA PLUGIN

Fix Pack 5 (5.2.0.5) -- 20160511-1213
APARAbstract
IV82726APPLICATION ON BOARDING RETURNS INCORRECT DATA

Fix Pack 4 (5.2.0.4) -- 20151006-1206
APARAbstract
IV75578RESOURCE CONNECTIONS VISUALIZATION GRAPHS TOO MANY LINKS
IV71752INCONSISTENT TYPE DEFINITIONS FOR TSQUEUES

Fix Pack 3 (5.2.0.3) -- 20150303-1340
APARAbstract
IV68518LIMITING THE RESULTS OF A "SHOW CONNECTIONS" REQUEST IN CICS IA
IV68772USES RESOURCE RESULTS MISSING FOR TRANSACTIONS - DECIMAL SEPARATOR IN DB2 IS A COMMA SQLCODE-214
IV69187CICS IA PLUG-IN DOES NOT SHIP SAMPLE "CHANGED IN TS52" QUERY

Fix Pack 2 (5.2.0.2) -- 20141111-1257
APARAbstract
IV65705CICS IA PLUG-IN DOES NOT SHOW SOME REMOTE INFORMATION

Fix Pack 1 (5.2.0.1) -- 20140904-1422
APARAbstract
IV63801SER COMMAND FLOW EXECUTION VIEW FILTERS OUT TRANSID
IV62301Cheat sheet updates & IA menus fix





Copyright and trademark information


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Document change history


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