APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Attempts to install z/OS Explorer installation package directly from the Explorer for zOS site fails to present an option to specify the HTTP Proxy configuration, therefore, if the client network requires an HTTP proxy the installation package provided will not be able to connect to the IBM server to complete the install.
Local fix
Install Installation Manager separately, configure the HTTP proxy server then point to the IBM repository for z/OS Explorer to complete the installation.
Problem summary
Installation Manager repositories can be cloned using IBM package utility and hosted internally which has the same effect as a proxy server redirect. The only aspect where Installation Manager would require a proxy server redirect was when contacting jazz.net during an update as part of the Rational Team Concert package group.
Problem conclusion
The requirement to contact jazz.net during an update has been removed which means that there is no dialback to an internet hosted URL during installation or update that cannot be redirected using Installation Manager preferences and repository redirect. In addition we are working to make products on z/OS Explorer Aqua delivered through Installation Manager available as stand-alone .zip file repositories to avoid the use of IBM package utility. This will complement the above solution.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI63671
Reported component name
EXP FOR Z/OS CL
Reported component ID
5655EXP00
Reported release
300
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-06-06
Closed date
2016-09-06
Last modified date
2016-09-06
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
EXP FOR Z/OS CL
Fixed component ID
5655EXP00
Applicable component levels
R301 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
06 September 2016