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Readme documentation for IBM Explorer for z/OS V2.1.0 Fix Pack 13 (2.1.0.13) including installation instructions; prerequisites and co-requisites; and a list of fixes included.
Readme file for: IBM Explorer for z/OS V2.1.0.13
Product/Component Release: 2.1.0
Update Name: ZOSEXPL-2.1.0-FP00013
Fix ID: 2.1.0.13-OS-ZOSEXPL-WinLin-FP00013
Publication Date: 30/08/2017
Last modified date: 30/08/2017
Installation information
Download location
This fix can be obtained either from the IBM z/OS Explorer composite update site or from IBM Fix Central.
IBM z/OS Explorer composite update site:
http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/zos/tools/1/
If you wish to obtain fixes from IBM Fix Central, download IBM Explorer for z/OS fixes from the following location:
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/
Below is a list of components, platforms, and file names that apply to this Readme file.
Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
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IBM Explorer for z/OS | Linux 32-bit,x86 | zOS_Explorer_2.1.0.13_IM_repo.zip |
Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
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IBM Explorer for z/OS | Windows 32-bit, x86 | zOS_Explorer_2.1.0.13_IM_repo.zip |
Product/Component Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
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IBM Explorer for z/OS | Mac OSX 10.10 | zOS_Explorer_2.1.0.13_IM_repo.zip |
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The IBM Explorer for z/OS 2.1.0 system requirements are listed here.
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 IBM Explorer for z/OS workspace before upgrading.
To find your workspace folder select "File -> Switch Workspace -> Other...". The pop up window will show you the location of the currently used workspace folder, for example "C:\Users\Admin\.zosexplorer".
To backup the IBM Explorer for z/OS Workspace, including the connection definitions, copy the workspace folder to another folder or compress it into an archive folder.
Installing
You must use IBM Installation Manager to install and update IBM Explorer for z/OS.
- Open the Installation Manager Preferences - Repositories page
- To update using the composite update site, you must ensure that one of the following repositories is available:
- http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/zos/tools/1/ -- CICS Explorer V5.2 users
- http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/zos/2/1/0/ -- CICS Explorer V5.1.1 users
- To update using the Installation Manager Repository downloaded from IBM Fix Central, you must ensure that the zip file is added as a repository.
- Click the Update option in the Installation Manager wizard and follow the prompts to update IBM Explorer for z/OS.
Performing the necessary tasks after installation
None
Troubleshooting installation problems from the Support site
The CICS TS support site will also cover the IBM Explorer for z/OS product.
Uninstalling if necessary
To revert back to the old version of the IBM Explorer for z/OS, this can be achieved by using the Rollback function in IBM Installation Manager.
Additional information
The IBM Explorer for z/OS help documentation is integrated with the product and includes instructions to configure a connection and use the z/OS features. To display the IBM Explorer for z/OS 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 -> z/OS Explorer User Guide.
Other links of interest:
- IBM Explorer for z/OS Product Page
- The DeveloperWorks CICS Explorer forums cover the CICS Explorer as well as the CICS Tools plug-ins and the IBM Explorer for z/OS. The forums provide a place where information and questions can be posted.
List of fixes
Here is a link to the Fix List for IBM Explorer for z/OS 2.1.0 page.
A list of all fix packs for the IBM Explorer for z/OS can be found from the Fixes by version for CICS Products document.
Fix Pack 13 (2.1.0.13) -- 20170817-1708
APAR | Abstract |
IV95475 * | Z/OS EXPLORER SECURITY PROBLEM |
* APAR IV95475 is not on the web because it is a security integrity APAR. See related Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java SDK affect IBM Explorer for z/OS V2.1 and V3.0.1 (CVE-2016-5548 and CVE-2016-5549) for more information.
Fix Pack 12 (2.1.0.12) -- 20151222-0958
APAR | Abstract |
IV78253 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE ROLL UP |
IV71283 | IZE0106E CONNECT FAILED WITH ERROR "KEYSTORE WAS TAMPERED WITH, OR PASSWORD WAS INCORRECT" |
Fix Pack 11 (2.1.0.11) -- 20150908-0924
APAR | Abstract |
IV75140 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE ROLL UP |
Fix Pack 10 (2.1.0.10) -- 20150610-1533
APAR | Abstract |
IV73236 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE ROLL UP |
Fix Pack 9 (2.1.0.9) -- 20150323-1435
APAR | Abstract |
IV69001 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE ROLL UP |
Fix Pack 8 (2.1.0.8) -- 20141205-1006
APAR | Abstract |
IV67042 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE ROLL UP |
IV67043 | Z/OS EXPLORER SECURITY PROBLEM |
IV67259 | Z/OS EXPLORER SUPPORT FOR APPLE OS X YOSEMITE 10.10 |
Fix Pack 7 (2.1.0.7) -- 20140912-1631
APAR | Abstract |
IV63722 | MISSING ITALIAN LANGUAGE OPTION |
Fix Pack 6 (2.1.0.6) -- 20140722-1052
APAR | Abstract |
IV60508 | DBCS KOREAN CHARACTERS ARE NOT DISPLAYED CORRECTLY IN THE Z/OS EXPLORER WHEN VIEWING A UTF-8 ENCODED FILE. |
IV59266 | UNABLE TO BROWSE PDS WITH Z/OS EXPLORER. |
IV56604 | Z/OS EXPLORER DOES NOT LOOK FOR THE CORRECT JES OUTPUT |
Fix Pack 5 (2.1.0.5) -- 20140520-2340
APAR | Abstract |
IV54714 | FILE CONTENTS MAY BE ERASED WHEN EDITING AND SAVING A FILE IN THE EXPLORER |
IV59905 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE - API RESILIENCE |
IV59906 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE ROLL UP |
IV59908 | Z/OS EXPLORER MAINTENANCE - MODERNIZATION & TOLERATION |
Fix Pack 4 (2.1.0.4) -- 20140127-1422
APAR | Abstract |
IV54391 | Z/OS EXPLORER APAR TO SUPPORT IV52926 |
Fix Pack 3 (2.1.0.3) -- 20131115-1156
APAR | Abstract |
IV51060 | INTERNAL ERROR OCCURS WHEN TRYING TO SAVE CHANGES |
IV51445 | IZE0106E ENHANCEDCONNECTIONEXCEPTION ESTABLISING HOST CONNECTION |
Fix Pack 2 (2.1.0.2) -- 20130912-1029
APAR | Abstract |
IV46847 | JOB SUBMISSION FAILED: IZE0820E REQUEST FAILED: ERROR PARSING JSON INPUT WITH CATEGORY 6, RETURN CODE 4 AND REASON CODE 32 |
IV47935 | IBM EXPLORER FOR Z/OS DOES NOT HANDLE MIXED CASE USER IDS |
Fix Pack 1 (2.1.0.1) -- 20130801-1838
APAR | Abstract |
IV45583 | Z/OS EXPLORER HANGS DURING STARTUP |
IV47021 | PDS MEMBER CONTAINING MBCS CORRUPTED AFTER EXPLORER EDIT AND SAVE |
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Modified date:
05 September 2017
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