Fix Readme
Abstract
Readme documentation for the CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS (CICS PA) plug-in 5.4.0 fix pack 10 (5.4.0.10) for the IBM CICS Explorer 5.4.0 including installation instructions; prerequisites and co-requisites; and a list of fixes included.
Readme file for: CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS plug-in 5.4.0
Product Release: 5.4.0
Update Name: CICSPA-5.4.0-FP00010
Fix ID: 5.4.0.10-OS-CICSPA-WinLin-FP00010
Publication Date: 17 June 2022
Last modified date: 17 June 2022
Content
Installation information
Download location
This fix can be obtained either by performing an Eclipse p2 update or an update in Installation Manager. NOTE: It is no longer possible to do a direct download of the fix pack for CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS plug-in 5.3 onwards.
The Eclipse composite update site and the IM composite site is here:
For Aqua 3.1
http://public.dhe.ibm.com/ibmdl/export/pub/software/htp/zos/tools/aqua3.1/
For Aqua 3.2
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 Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
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CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS plug-in | Linux 32-bit,x86 | 5.4.0.10-OS-CICSPA-WinLin-FP00010 |
Product Name: | Platform: | Fix: |
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CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS plug-in | Windows 32-bit, x86 | 5.4.0.10-OS-CICSPA-WinLin-FP00010 |
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The CICS PA plug-in 5.4.0 system requirements are listed on the CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS System Requirements page.
The CICS PA plug-in 5.4.0 can be installed in CICS Explorer for Aqua 3.1 or CICS Explorer for Aqua 3.2 (where Aqua refers to IBM Explorer z/OS Aqua), based on whether you have CICS Explorer 5.4 (Aqua 3.1) or CICS Explorer 5.5 (Aqua 3.2) installed. CICS Explorer 5.4 runs on IBM Explorer for z/OS 3.1, whereas CICS Explorer 5.5 runs on IBM Explorer for z/OS 3.2. Refer to the CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS plug-in 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 Performance Analyzer for z/OS plug-in fix pack:
- IBM Installation Manager
- Eclipse P2 Update Site
IBM Installation Manager
- 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/aqua3.1/ which is the composite update site (http://public.dhe.ibm.com/ibmdl/export/pub/software/htp/zos/tools/aqua3.2/ if you are using CICS Explorer 5.5 (Aqua 3.2)). Further details are available on the Mainframe DEV's Eclipse Tooling web 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 Performance Analyzer for z/OS plug-in.
Eclipse P2 Update Site
If you would like to continue to use the Eclipse provided update method, then follow these instructions:
- 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/aqua3.1/ (http://public.dhe.ibm.com/ibmdl/export/pub/software/htp/zos/tools/aqua3.2/ if you are using CICS Explorer 5.5 (Aqua 3.2)) 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 using IBM Installation Manager, to revert back to the old version of the CICS Explorer, this can be achieved by using the Rollback function.
Otherwise, 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 before upgrading.
Additional information
The CICS Performance Analyzer help documentation is integrated with the product. To display the CICS PA 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 PA plug-in User Guide.
Other links of interest:
- CICS Performance Analyzer User Guide
- CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS Product Page
- Mainframe Developer Center (z/OS Explorer, CICS Explorer and CICS Tools plug-ins for 5.3 onwards)
- 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.
- 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 Performance Analyzer for z/OS plug-in 5.4.0 page.
A list of all fix packs for the CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS plug-in for CICS Explorer can be found from the Fixes by version for CICS Products document.
Fix Pack 10 (5.4.0.10) -- 20220607-1236
APAR | Abstract |
IJ38860 | CICS TS 6.1 TOLERATION FROM CICS PA 5.4 PLUG-IN |
Fix Pack 9 (5.4.0.9) -- 20220304-1617
APAR | Abstract |
IJ36548 | THE INTEGRATION FROM CICS EXPLORER TRANSACTION VIEW TO CICS PA PLUGIN IS NOT WORKING. |
IJ37737 | CICSPA PLUGIN AND CICS EXPLORER INTEGRATION - REGION PERFORMANCEHISTORY OPTION MISSING |
Fix Pack 8 (5.4.0.8) -- 20211029-1735
APAR | Abstract |
IJ35603 | THE TRANSACTION SUMMARY VIEW IS NOT DISPLAYED IN THE PA PLUG-IN |
Fix Pack 7 (5.4.0.7) -- 20210519-1430
APAR | Abstract |
IJ32733 | WITH CICS PA PLUG-IN 5.4.0.6 THE LOWER PART OF THE PERFORMANCE SUMMARY CHART DISPLAY HAS BEEN CUT OFF |
Fix Pack 6 (5.4.0.6) -- 20200601-1722
APAR | Abstract |
IJ22732 | CICS TS 5.6 TOLERATION FROM CICS PA 5.4 |
Fix Pack 5 (5.4.0.5) -- 20190503-1535
APAR | Abstract |
IJ14775 | PA PLUG-IN ADDED AS A NET PROMOTER SCORE FEEDBACK OPTION |
Fix Pack 4 (5.4.0.4) -- 20181129-1753
APAR | Abstract |
IJ09179 | CICS TS 5.5 TOLERATION FROM CICS PA 5.4 |
Fix Pack 3 (5.4.0.3) -- 20180926-1259
APAR | Abstract |
IJ09662 | TRANSLATION FOR IN-PRODUCT HELP IS NOT BEING DISPLAYED |
Fix Pack 2 (5.4.0.2) -- 20180918-1537
APAR | Abstract |
IJ08449 | MISCELLANEOUS ROLLUP FOR CICS EXPLORER PA PLUG-IN |
Fix Pack 1 (5.4.0.1) -- 20180712-2001
APAR | Abstract |
IJ06794 | IN CICS PA IN EXPLORER WHEN DATA IS PASTED INTO AN EXCEL WORKSHEET ETC. THE VALUES ARE ROUNDED TO THREE DECIMAL PLACES. |
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