IBM CICS Explorer 5.2.0 CICSEX-5.2.0-FP0009 Readme

Readme file for:CICS Explorer V5.2.0.9
Product/Component Release:5.2.0
Update Name:CICSEX-5.2.0-FP0009
Fix ID:5.2.0.9-OS-CICSEX-WinLin-FP0009
Publication Date:19/12/2017
Last modified date:19/12/2017

Online version of the readme file:http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=isg400003659
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 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

Fix Download for Linux

Product/Component Name:	Platform:	Fix:
CICS Explorer	Linux 32-bit,x86 Linux 64-bit,x86_64	CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.9_IM_repo.zip CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.9_p2_update-site.zip CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.9_p2_sdk.zip

Fix Download for Windows

Fix Download for Windows

Product/Component Name:	Platform:	Fix:
CICS Explorer	Windows 32-bit, x86 Windows 64-bit, x86	CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.9_IM_repo.zip CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.9_p2_update-site.zip CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.9_p2_sdk.zip

Fix Download for Mac OSX

Fix Download for Mac OSX

Product/Component Name:	Platform:	Fix:
CICS Explorer	Mac OSX 10.10	CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.9_IM_repo.zip CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.9_p2_update-site.zip CICS_Explorer_5.2.0.9_p2_sdk.zip

The CICS Explorer V5.2.0 system requirements are listed here.

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
• Eclipse P2 Update Site

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

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/tools/1/ is available.
• To update using the Installation Manager Repository downloaded from IBM Fix Central, 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 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, follow instructions in the dialogs to install.

None

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 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.

• 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 -> CICS Explorer User Guide.

Other links of interest:

• CICS Explorer 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.
• Latest version of CICS Explorer and CICS tools plug-ins for CICS Explorer
• Getting started with the CICS Explorer

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 9 (5.2.0.9) -- 20171127-1349

APAR	Abstract
IV99265	BUNDLES WITH COMPILE ERRORS ARE ALLOWED TO BE EXPORTED SUCCESSFULLY TO THE HFS

Fix Pack 8 (5.2.0.8) -- 20170824-2120

APAR	Abstract
IV95476 *	CICS EXPLORER SECURITY PROBLEM

* APAR IV95476 is not on the web because it is a security integrity APAR. See related Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java SDK affect IBM Explorer for z/OS V2.1 and V3.0.1 (CVE-2016-5548 and CVE-2016-5549) for more information.

Fix Pack 7 (5.2.0.7) -- 20160713-1237

APAR	Abstract
IV86033	CICS EXPLORER V5.2.0 IS NOT FORWARD COMPATIBLE WITH CICS TRANSACTION SERVER FOR Z/OS VERSION V5.3

Fix Pack 6 (5.2.0.6) -- 20151222-1322

APAR	Abstract
IV78255	MAINTENANCE ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER

Fix Pack 5 (5.2.0.5) -- 20150908-1632

APAR	Abstract
IV75138	MAINTENANCE ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER
IV75106	WORKLOAD OWNER NOT SHOWN WHEN INSTALLING ROUTING RULE WITH CICS EXPLORER
IV75857	CNX0593E RESPONSE INVALIDPARM, REASON CONTEXT

Fix Pack 4 (5.2.0.4) -- 20150611-1605

APAR	Abstract
IV72053	A NEW LINE IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE EVENT ADAPTER EDITOR TEXTBOX FOR "DATA PASSED TO THE CUSTOM ADAPTER".
IV73232	MAINTENANCE ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER
IV73956	ILLEGALARGUMENTEXCEPTION LOOP WHEN SELECTING MENU "OSGI APPLICATION PROJECT REFERENCE" IN RDZ

Fix Pack 3 (5.2.0.3) -- 20150323-1531

APAR	Abstract
IV69002	MAINTENANCE ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER

Fix Pack 2 (5.2.0.2) -- 20141205-1049

APAR	Abstract
IV67031	CICS EXPLORER SECURITY PROBLEM
IV67040	MAINTENANCE ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER
IV66724	IN CICS EXPLORER 5.2.0.1, PROGRAMS APPEAR WITH A 'BUNDLE' ICON.
IV67258	CICS EXPLORER SUPPORT FOR APPLE OS X YOSEMITE 10.10

Fix Pack 1 (5.2.0.1) -- 20140912-1720

APAR	Abstract
IV62539	CICS EXPLORER INCORRECTLY SETTING ATTACHSEC AND AUTHENTICATE ATTRIBUTES TO NOTAPPLIC ON TCPIPSERVICE RESOURCES
IV63270	OPENING PRIVATE RESOURCES IN CICS EXPLORER APPLICATION EDITOR DISPLAYS INCORRECT RESOURCE
IV63132	UNABLE TO DEPLOY CICS BUNDLES CONTAINING OSGI PARTS
IV63721	MISSING ITALIAN LANGUAGE OPTION
IV63723	MAINTENANCE ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER

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