What's new in Version 5.4.0.x

The new and enhanced capabilities available in IBM® CICS Explorer® Version later than Version 5.4 are described.

What's new in Version 5.4.0.11

Table 1. New function
New Function	Description
More system rules available for the policy definition editor	You can now use the policy definition editor to define system rules for: Bundle available status Bundle enable status IPIC connection status MRO connection status Program enable status Learn more...

What's new in Version 5.4.0.6

Table 2. New function
New Function	Description
Static data and custom event name support for the policy definition editor	When defining the event action for a policy rule, you can: Associate static data with the event Customize the file name of the exported specification by defining an event name Learn more...

What's new in Version 5.4.0.4

Table 3. New function
New Function	Description
Connecting to a CICS system with multi-factor authentication (MFA) for enhanced security	CICS Explorer allows you to connect to CICS systems with multi-factor authentication (MFA), which enhances sign-on security. To use multi-factor authentication, you must connect to a WUI region at CICS TS 5.4 with APAR PI87691 or later that has been configured to use the CMCI JVM server, as described in Configuring for CICS Explorer sign-on with Multi-Factor Authentication. Learn more about sign-on with an MFA credential...

What's new in Version 5.4.0.3

Table 4. New function
New Function	Description
Enhancements to the policy definition editor	The policy definition editor is enhanced as follows: You can export event specifications from a policy rule whose action is "Emit an event". For detailed instructions, see Exporting event specifications from a policy. You can now define policy system rules to be installed into CICS regions running CICS TS 5.1 through CICS TS 5.3. APAR PI83667 must be applied to the CICS region for the system rules to be installed into that CICS region.
Support for CICS VSE	CICS Explorer now provides the ability to connect to a z/VSE 6.2 system to browse and process supported resources. For more information, see z/VSE and Using the IBM CICS Transaction Server Enhancements.
Usability enhancement	Creating a policy rule quickly For a CICS local file or transaction class resource, you can create a policy rule by navigating to the corresponding resource view, right-clicking the resource, and selecting Create policy.