A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Its observed that OBDC Data Sources created in Windows System DSN settings are not being imported into new workspace's for RBD 9.5.x stream specific to 64-bit versions only(32-bit works fine). All Rational development products should recognize such DB2 data sources and register them as a Database Connection within the Data Source Explorer view but since RBD 9.5.x 64-bit versions those previously defined connections are not being retained when opening a new workspace. Reproducible with the following steps: a) In Windows navigate to -> Administrative Tools -> -> ODBC Data source Administrator -> System DSN b) Add the respective database connections. c) Open a new RBD workspace and navigate to Data source Explorer view where these connections are not recognized. This defect is caused a plugin reference in the RBD configuration eg: com.ibm.datatools.externalservices.win32,1.1.200.v20151021_2024, ../IBMIMShared/plugins/com.ibm.datatools.externalservices.win32_ 1.1.200.v20151021_2024/,4,false com.ibm.datatools.externalservices.win64,1.0.0.v20151021_2024,.. /IBMIMShared/plugins/com.ibm.datatools.externalservices.win64_1. 0.0.v20151021_2024/,4,false The inclusion of both 32-bit and 64-bit datatools plugin references is causing a conflict within the connectivity component of Data Explorer related to a build error in RBD, as this is a 64-bit installation only the 64-bit plugin reference is required. Removing the above reference to the 32-bit version from bundles.info, RBD configuration will resolve the issue.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * RBD users who connect to ODBC on windows 64bit environment * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * Its observed that OBDC Data Sources created in Windows * * System DSN settings are not created for RBD 9.5.x stream * * specific to 64-bit versions only. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Supports ODBC data source for all platform.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI83124
Reported component name
RATL BUS DEV
Reported component ID
5724S5000
Reported release
950
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2017-06-15
Closed date
2020-08-19
Last modified date
2020-08-19
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
RATL BUS DEV
Fixed component ID
5724S5000
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
20 August 2020