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For a list of APARs fixed in this release, please refer to the file apars.txt. The location of this file depends on the form in which you received this release:
- If you received this release as a zipped file (with an extension
such as .zip, .tar.gz, or .TARBALL) that was downloaded from an IBM
software download Web page:
- apars.txt is located in the root directory of the zipped file.
- You can also view the contents of apars.txt by clicking the appropriate link (such as the link "For a list of problems fixed by this CSD") on the IBM software download Web page for the release that was downloaded (such as the software download Web page for IBM Host On-Demand Version 12).
IBM Host On-Demand Version 12.0 Readme
Changes in Version 12.0.7.0
Changes in Version 12.0.6.0
Changes in Version 12.0.5.0
Changes in Version 12.0.4.2
Changes in Version 12.0.4.1
Changes in Version 12.0.4.0
Changes in Version 12.0.3.0
Changes in Version 12.0.2.0
Changes in Version 12.0.1.0
Changes in Version 12.0.0.1
Version 12.0
- TLS V1.1 and V1.2 support for HOD redirector
- Key Usage and Extended Key Usage
- Look And Feel enhancements
- Windows style text selection
- Close button for the Tabbed sessions
- Keystroke buffering
- GUI for Directory Utility
- Copy as image
- Print graphics
- Script to find HOD server version
- Support for browsers without Java plugin
- New installer
- Stand-alone Host On-Demand client
- 64 bit support
- Windows 10 support
- Removal of Licenses Section
OpenJDK support for client side
IBM Host On-Demand end users will be able to configure OpenJDK java runtime on their client machines, which can be used by the HOD Launcher client.
JAR signer certificate upgrade
The code signer certificate used to sign the previous versions of IBM Host On-Demand software will expire on September 24, 2021. In the current version, the IBM Host On-Demand software is signed with a new code signer certificate that is valid up to April 20, 2024.
This certificate is issued to "HCL America Inc." by "DigiCert SHA2 Assured ID Code Signing CA". "HCL America Inc." is the partner of "International Business Machines Corporation" authorized to sign IBM Host On-Demand software.
Fixes for APARs and internal defects (HOD version 12.0.7.0)
Refresh pack 12.0.7.0 contains fixes for APARs and internal defects.
Jump to previous session
IBM Host On-Demand provided "Jump to Next Session" option to switch from one emulator session to the next (sessions named in alphabetical order). With this release, "Jump to Previous Session" option has been added to allow a user to switch to the previous emulator session. This option is available under:
- Mouse right-click context menu
- File > JumpPrevious
- Toolbar
- Default keyboard shortcut key Ctrl+PgDn
Server JRE update (HOD version 12.0.6.0)
Server JRE has been updated to IBM Runtime Environment Java Technology Edition (JRE) version 1.8 SR6 FP10.
Design change: Deleting a group
With this release, in Configuration server model, there is a change in the behaviour of deleting a group from the Host On-Demand Admin Console. When "Also delete all members of this group" option is selected and if the user is a member of more than one group, then deleting a group will not delete a user.
Fixes for APARs and internal defects (HOD version 12.0.6.0)
Refresh pack 12.0.6.0 contains fixes for APARs and internal defects.
Server JRE update (HOD version 12.0.5.0)
Server JRE has been updated to IBM Runtime Environment Java Technology Edition (JRE) version 1.8 SR5 FP40.
Support for the new Japanese Era (Reiwa)
With this release, HOD supports the new Japanese era character - Reiwa.
JAR signer certificate upgrade
The code signer certificate used to sign the previous versions of IBM Host On-Demand software will expire on Jan 23, 2020. In the current version, the IBM Host On-Demand software is signed with a new code signer certificate that is valid up to September 24, 2021.
This certificate is issued to “HCL America Inc.” by “DigiCert SHA2 Assured ID Code Signing CA”. “HCL America Inc.” is the partner of “International Business Machines Corporation” authorized to sign IBM Host On-Demand software.
Fixes for APARs and internal defects (HOD version 12.0.5.0)
Refresh pack 12.0.5.0 contains fixes for APARs and internal defects.
Server JRE update (HOD version 12.0.4.2)
Server JRE has been updated to IBM Runtime Environment Java Technology Edition (JRE) version 1.8 SR5 FP26.
Fixes for APARs and internal defects (HOD version 12.0.4.2)
Fix pack 12.0.4.2 contains fixes for APARs and internal defects.
Server JRE update (HOD version 12.0.4.1)
Server JRE has been updated to IBM Runtime Environment Java Technology Edition (JRE) version 1.8 SR5 FP20.
Fixes for APARs and internal defects (HOD version 12.0.4.1)
Fix pack 12.0.4.1 contains fixes for APARs and internal defects.
Customizing default key remap table for display sessions
Using HTML paramters,Host On-Demand Administrator can set/change default key remap file(.kmp file) for all the display sessions.
AES 128 Algorithm support for Macro hidden text encryption
AES 128 Algorithm will be used for hidden field text encryption while recording a Macro.
AES 128 CTR Cipher support for VT SSH connection
AES 128 CTR Cipher supported for VT SSH connection.
Diffie-Hellman 14.0 key exchange support fot VT SSH connection
If host supports Diffie-Hellman 14.0 key exchange protocol, same is used for VT SSH connection.
Fixes for APARs and internal defects
Refresh packs 12.0.3 and 12.0.4 contains fixes for APARs and internal defects.
MSIE keyring support for secure connection using JSSE
With JSSE enabled, Windows users can configure Host On-Demand client to accept trusted certificates from the Microsoft certificate store and private keys from the Microsoft certificate store or a security device for Client Authentication.
New code signing certificate
The digital certificate used to sign the Host On-Demand .jar files has been updated. This does not affect the functionality of the Host On-Demand client. The new certificate is valid till Jan 23, 23:59:59 GMT 2020
Thai characters input with the Windows keyboard setting to Thai
In the earlier versions, HOD supports Thai language only when the Windows keyboard layout is set to English and the HOD keyboard is set to Thai. Starting HOD V12.0.0.1, users can directly enter Thai characters on the HOD screen when the Windows keyboard is set to Thai.
TLS V1.1 and V1.2 support for HOD redirector
HOD Administrator can choose Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE); for secure connections using Redirector. This results in the HOD Redirector using TLS v1.2, TLS v1.1, or TLS v1.0 based on the security configuration of the client or host.
Key Usage and Extended Key Usage
This feature allows HOD client to send Personal Certificate based on Key Usage. The Select Certificate Key Usage dialog shows all of the defined Object ID (OID) key usages. This also supports Extended Key Usage to add a new OID and description to the list. At authentication time, HOD chooses certificates for client authentication, based on the key usage that you select. If a certificate's Enhanced Key Usage attribute contains one or more of the OIDs that you specify, the certificate is eligible for use.
Look And Feel enhancements
The default theme of HOD V12.0 for Windows clients is based on Nimbus Look and Feel of Java. Other Look and Feel improvements include features such as new session icons, logon screen background, and layout changes.
Windows style text selection
HOD users can select the text on the terminal screen in uneven fashion similar to text editing application, such as notepad in Windows.
Close button for the Tabbed sessions
Users can use the close button on the session tab to close the embedded HOD sessions.
Keystroke buffering
HOD V12.0 includes key type-ahead feature that enables users to continue typing when the input is inhibited. Keys typed are queued and processed when input inhibited condition is removed.
GUI for Directory Utility
HOD v12.0 includes a graphical user interface for the existing command line tool DirUtil for Windows and Linux.
Copy as image
The user can use this feature to copy the green screen (presentation space) or part of it as an image.
Print graphics
The feature is implemented based on the feature Print Graphics of PCOMM. It prints the marked area of screen as image.
Script to find HOD server version
To find the HOD server version, the HOD administrator can execute a script or batch file that is available for all the supported operating systems. This is useful for using the command line interface to find the HOD server version.
Support for browsers without Java plugin
HOD caches and downloads client pages. When you use a browser that does not support Java plugin to access HOD, it automatically generates a JNLP file, informs users to launch it to use HOD client instead of the Web browser. All the default HOD cached and downloaded client pages and client pages created by HOD V12.0 Development Wizard have this capability. For more information on the supported browsers, refer to the Host On-Demand system requirements page.
New installer
You need IBM Installation Manager to install Host On-Demand V12.0 on all the supported platforms.
Stand-alone Host On-Demand client
HOD V12.0 includes a stand-alone client package that works without any dependency on the HOD server. It is available in the HOD publish directory as a zip archive file, StandaloneHOD.zip. Instructions to configure and run the HOD stand-alone client can be found in the extracted package.
The HOD administrator can allow users to download the stand-alone package, with which users can configure and access the host sessions without any dependency on the HOD server.
64 bit support
HOD V12.0 can be installed as a 64-bit application on a 64-bit Operating system. HOD Service Manager runs as a 64-bit process.
Removal of Licenses Section
Licenses section has been removed from the Host On-Demand Administration console page. To administer and monitor the License usage statistics of HOD clients, administrators can configure new License Manager Server. For more information, refer to How to install and configure the License Manager Server for Host On-Demand and Personal Communications.
Trademarks
Trademarks information
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Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates.
Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies.
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