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Enable support for definition of transaction to CICSPlex/SM transaction group, & installation into active workload

CICS CM allows for the addition of CICS resource definitions to either a CSD or BAS repository. However, CPSM definitions such as WLMSPEC, WLMGROUP, WLMDEF and TRANGRPs cannot be made through CICS CM.Application Developers currently utilize CM to ...
almost 6 years ago in CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS / Runtime 3 Delivered

Ability to specify GROUPLIST name as part of the GROUP Migration process

As part of the process used to migrate resources from one configuration to another we need the ability to specify the GROUPLIST and add the resources to the GROUPLIST. The GROUPLIST can be specified manually as part of creating the change package ...
about 6 years ago in CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS / Runtime 2 Delivered

Override the change package ID when the package is created to the format YYMMnnnn

Override the change package ID when the package is created to the format YYMMnnnn
about 6 years ago in CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS / Runtime 2 Delivered

Working with dynamic ip-addresses in CCM

In CCM only a static ip-address (or INADDR_ANY) is allowed; in member CCVXSYSO: ServerIPAddress = nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. If not an static address (or INADDR_ANY):CCV5401F CCVBDDDI parameter error. CCV9950I Invalid Server IP address (invalid literal)
about 7 years ago in CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS / Runtime 1 Delivered

Additional EXIT Points for CICS COnfiguration Manager

Can IBM provide exit points during the packaging of resource definitions and/or Commands?
almost 8 years ago in CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS / Runtime 1 Delivered

CICS Configuration Manager Enhancements

add to change packages resources the possibility to put, for resource installation, the list of cics where the installation will take place (the lists is made by cics SYSIDs known by cics/cm during "cics confiurations" setup).The same information ...
over 10 years ago in CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS / Runtime 2 Delivered

RFE for CICS CM Package List by Status

In our CSD migration process, we have setup automation to approve, ready, and migrate packages as the package moves from environment to environment. A challenge has been in the use of the batch APIs to extract information on packages that are read...
almost 11 years ago in CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS / Runtime 4 Delivered

Exit point program RANA tests field-properties first and field-values second.

It's not possible to test just the values of 2 different fields/attributes; therefor this request to have the possibility to test just the value of any field with the value of any other field. Example testing with NEFDB2E_501 Q DB2EDEF_TRANSID NEF...
over 11 years ago in CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS / Runtime 4 Delivered

Request for CCM support DISABLE and DISCARD options regarding installation context resources

Unlike the CSD-based install options, in CCM there are no DISABLE or DISCARD options regarding installing context-based resources. Some resources need to be disabled before installing a new definition.
over 11 years ago in CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS / Runtime 3 Delivered

Change package INSTALL to specific regions or qualified by ‘install rules'

Change package INSTALL to specific regions or qualified by ‘install rules'
almost 12 years ago in CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS / Runtime 1 Delivered

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