IBM CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in 6.1 CICS IA-6.1 Readme

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.

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.

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

1. 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.
   1. To add the composite update site, select Help -> Install New Software... from the top menu.
   2. Click the Available Software Sites hyperlink.
      1. Select the Add... button.
      2. Type in a name for this update site.
      3. Enter the following URL https://ibm.github.io/mainframe-downloads/ into the Location text box.
      4. Click OK.
      5. Ensure the checkbox is selected against it once added.
   3. Click OK in the Preferences dialog to return.
   4. Click Cancel button or exit dialog to return.
2. Select Help -> Check For Updates
3. 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.

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 Documentation
• 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

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.