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Readme documentation for the CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS (CICS IA) V5.2.0 plug-in Fix Pack 4 (5.2.0.4) for the IBM CICS Explorer 5.2.0 including installation instructions; prerequisites and co-requisites; and a list of fixes included.

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-FP0004
Fix ID: 5.2.0.4-OS-CICSIA-WinLin-FP0004
Publication Date: 07/10/2015
Last modified date: 07/10/2015

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/OS Linux 32-bit,x86
CICS_IA_5.2.0.4_IM_repo.zip
CICS_IA_V5.2.0.4_update.site.zip

Fix Download for Windows

Product/Component Name: Platform: Fix:
CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS Windows 32-bit, x86
CICS_IA_5.2.0.4_IM_repo.zip
CICS_IA_V5.2.0.4_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

Find further online install 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. Online instructions on how to do this for the CICS Explorer can be found here: "Taking a backup of the CICS Explorer workspace".

Installing

This is covered in the "Ordering maintenance for the IBM Explorer for z/OS, IBM CICS Explorer and CICS Explorer plug-ins" technote. There are two main ways of installing the CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in fix pack:

  • IBM Installation Manager - Recommended
  • Eclipse P2 Update Site

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
    • 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 apply any updates available for the 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 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 Interdependency Analyzer help documentation is integrated with the product. To display the CICS IA help, use one of the following methods:

  • 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 IA Plug-in User Guide.

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 4 (5.2.0.4) -- 20151006-1206

APAR Abstract
IV75578 RESOURCE CONNECTIONS VISUALIZATION GRAPHS TOO MANY LINKS
IV71752 INCONSISTENT TYPE DEFINITIONS FOR TSQUEUES

Fix Pack 3 (5.2.0.3) -- 20150303-1340

APAR Abstract
IV68518 LIMITING THE RESULTS OF A "SHOW CONNECTIONS" REQUEST IN CICS IA
IV68772 USES RESOURCE RESULTS MISSING FOR TRANSACTIONS - DECIMAL SEPARATOR IN DB2 IS A COMMA SQLCODE-214
IV69187 CICS IA PLUG-IN DOES NOT SHIP SAMPLE "CHANGED IN TS52" QUERY

Fix Pack 2 (5.2.0.2) -- 20141111-1257

APAR Abstract
IV65705 CICS IA PLUG-IN DOES NOT SHOW SOME REMOTE INFORMATION

Fix Pack 1 (5.2.0.1) -- 20140904-1422

APAR Abstract
IV63801 SER COMMAND FLOW EXECUTION VIEW FILTERS OUT TRANSID
IV62301 Cheat sheet updates & IA menus fix

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Modified date:
07 October 2015

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