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Abstract
Readme documentation for the CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS (CICS IA) plug-in 6.1 Release for the IBM CICS Explorer 5.5 including installation instructions; prerequisites and co-requisites; and a list of fixes included.
Readme file for: CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in 6.1
Product/Component Release: 6.1
Update Name: CICSIA-6.1
Release ID: 6.1-OS-CICSIA-WinLin
Publication Date: 20 September 2024
Last modified date: 20 September 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:
https://ibm.github.io/mainframe-downloads/
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 and 64-bit, x86 and x86_64 | 6.1-OS-CICSIA-WinLin |
Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
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CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in | Windows 32-bit and 64-bit, x86 and x86_64 | 6.1-OS-CICSIA-WinLin |
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The CICS IA plug-in 6.1 system requirements are listed on the CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS System Requirements page.
The CICS IA plug-in 6.1 must be installed in CICS Explorer for Aqua 3.3 (where Aqua refers to IBM Explorer for z/OS Aqua). CICS Explorer runs on IBM Explorer for z/OS 3.3. 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. Refer "Taking a backup of the CICS Explorer workspace" for online instructions on how to do this for the CICS Explorer.
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 navigate to File -> Preferences -> Repositories.
- Click Add Repository and add the URL https://ibm.github.io/mainframe-downloads/ 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 https://ibm.github.io/mainframe-downloads/ 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:
List of fixes
Here is a link to the Fix List for CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in 6.1 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.
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Modified date:
24 September 2024
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ibm17163508