Fix Readme
Abstract
Readme documentation for the CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS (CICS IA) plug-in 5.5.0 fix pack 11 (5.5.0.11) for the IBM CICS Explorer 5.5.0 including installation instructions; prerequisites and co-requisites; and a list of fixes included.
Readme file for: CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in 5.5.0
Product/Component Release: 5.5.0
Update Name: CICSIA-5.5.0-FP000011
Fix ID: 5.5.0.11-OS-CICSIA-WinLin-FP000011
Publication Date: 10 April 2024
Last modified date: 10 April 2024
Content
Installation information
Download location
This fix can be obtained either by performing an Eclipse p2 update or an update in Installation Manager.
The Eclipse composite update site:
http://public.dhe.ibm.com/ibmdl/export/pub/software/htp/zos/tools/aqua3.2/
See the following list of components, platforms, and file names that apply to this Readme file.
Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
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CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in | Linux 32-bit, x86 | 5.5.0.11-OS-CICSIA-WinLin-FP000011 |
Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
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CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in | Windows 32-bit, x86 | 5.5.0.11-OS-CICSIA-WinLin-FP000011 |
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The CICS IA plug-in 5.5.0 system requirements are listed on the CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS System Requirements page.
The CICS IA plug-in 5.5.0 must be installed in CICS Explorer for Aqua 3.2 (where Aqua refers to IBM Explorer for z/OS Aqua). CICS Explorer runs on IBM Explorer for z/OS 3.2. Refer to the CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS section of the z/OS Explorer, CICS Explorer, and CICS tools plug-ins release compatibility reference tables.
Installation information
Find further online installation instructions within the technote, entitled "Ordering maintenance for 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 IBM CICS Explorer and CICS Explorer plug-ins" technote. There are two main ways of installing the CICS Explorer fix pack:
- IBM Installation Manager
- Eclipse P2 Update Site
- Start Installation Manager and click File -> Preferences -> Repositories.
- Click Add Repository and add the URL http://public.dhe.ibm.com/ibmdl/export/pub/software/htp/zos/tools/aqua3.2/ which is the composite update site. Further details are available on the Aqua Download page.
- Click OK.
- Ensure the checkbox is selected against it once added.
- Click OK in the Preferences dialog to return.
- Click the Update option in the Installation Manager wizard and follow the prompts to update CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in.
- 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.
- To add the composite update site, select Help -> Install New Software... from the top menu.
- Click the Available Software Sites hyperlink.
- Select the Add... button.
- Type in a name for this update site.
- Enter the following URL http://public.dhe.ibm.com/ibmdl/export/pub/software/htp/zos/tools/aqua3.2/ into the Location text box.
- Click OK.
- Ensure the checkbox is selected against it once added.
- Click OK in the Preferences dialog to return.
- Click Cancel button or exit dialog to return.
- Select Help -> Check For Updates
- If any are available, follow instructions in the dialogs to install.
Performing the necessary tasks after installation
None
Troubleshooting installation problems from the Support site
Visit the IBM support site.
Uninstalling if necessary
If you decide that you want to revert back to the old version of the CICS Explorer, you will be able to replace the .zosexplorer 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:
- CICS Interdependency Analyzer plug-in User Guide
- CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS Product Page
- Aqua Download page (z/OS Explorer, CICS Explorer and CICS Tools plug-ins for 5.3 onwards)
- Latest version of CICS Explorer and CICS tools plug-ins for CICS Explorer
- Getting started with the CICS Explorer
List of fixes
Here is a link to the Fix List for CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in 5.5.0 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 11 (5.5.0.11) -- 20240306-0100
APAR | Abstract |
IJ50421 | CICS IA 5.5.0.11 WITH CERTIFICATE UPDATE FOR AQUA 3.2 |
Fix Pack 10 (5.5.0.10) -- 20230704-1406
APAR | Abstract |
IJ47645 | CICS IA 5.5.0.10 WITH ICON UPDATES FOR AQUA 3.2 |
Fix Pack 9 (5.5.0.9) -- 20230306-0156
APAR | Abstract |
- | SECURITY FIXES |
Fix Pack 8 (5.5.0.8) -- 20220519-2105
APAR | Abstract |
IJ37857 | CICS INTERDEPENDENCY ANALYZER 5.5 TOLERATION SUPPORT FOR CICS TS 6.1 |
Fix Pack 7 (5.5.0.7) -- 20211014-1157
APAR | Abstract |
IJ35910 | SUGGESTING THE PROGRAMS WITHOUT PRESENTATION LOGIC AS GOOD CANDIDATES FOR API ENABLEMENT |
Fix Pack 6 (5.5.0.6) -- 20210511-0559
APAR | Abstract |
IJ32106 | CICS IA V5.5 COMMAND FLOW ERRORS OCCUR WHEN IDENTICAL TRANIDS ARE STARTED SIMULTANEOUSLY |
Fix Pack 5 (5.5.0.5) -- 20200803-1218
APAR | Abstract |
IJ26187 | THE DEPENDENCIES OPTION IS MISSING FROM CICS IA 5.5 |
Fix Pack 4 (5.5.0.4) -- 20200507-1712
APAR | Abstract |
IJ22698 | CICS INTERDEPENDENCY ANALYZER 5.5 TOLERATION SUPPORT FOR CICS TS 5.6 |
Fix Pack 3 (5.5.0.3) -- 20191205-0621
APAR | Abstract |
IJ20314 | CICS-IA PLUGIN NOT DISPLAYING COMMAND FLOW DATA CORRECTLY. |
Fix Pack 2 (5.5.0.2) -- 20190829-0619
APAR | Abstract |
IJ18469 | UNABLE TO ESTABLISH AN SSL PROTECTED IA COLLECTOR CONNECTION FROM THE CICS INTERDEPENDENCY ANALYZER PLUGIN |
IJ18540 | CICS INTERDEPENDCY ANALYZER PLUGIN EXPERIENCES A NULL POINTER EXCEPTION WHILE CREATING A COMMAND FLOW REPORT. |
Fix Pack 1 (5.5.0.1) -- 20190307-0933
APAR | Abstract |
IJ14738 | MISCELLANEOUS ROLL UP FOR CICS EXPLORER IA PLUG-IN |
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