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Explorer

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manage several CICSPlex at same time in CICS explorer

Assuming there are several CMCI port which belong to different CICSPlex. currently, CICS explorer can only connect to one CMCI port. User want to connect to several CMCI port at same time and manage the resources in different CICSPlex.
about 10 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Explorer 5 Not under consideration

Auto refresh for CICS Explorer displays

For various displays on CICS Explorer, e.g. alerts, running regions, current tasks, I'd like to be able to get the display to automatically refresh at a set interval, in the same way as you can in CPSM and MQ Explorer.
over 12 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Explorer 5 Not under consideration

Provide MODESET data in Explorer

We use the WUI to look at MODE information instead of needing to log into hundreds of CICS regions to review this data. We are trying to standardize the using of Explorer and remove the dependency on people using both Explorer and the WUI. Can yo...
about 2 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Explorer 1 Future consideration

readonly access

Provide a mechanism for me to connect in a read-only way. This could be a separate connection definition or a toggle between view/edit. Regardless, it needs to be clear which mode is currently in use.
about 6 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Explorer 2 Not under consideration

Select multiple, specific regions

Allow selecting multiple regions in the "CICS Explorer" view.
about 6 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Explorer 2 Not under consideration

CICS Explorer - Redrive User Logon at MFA Token Expiration

Currently if a user logs on to an LPAR via CICS Explorer (CMCI Connection) he enters an MFA token. If his LPAR connection/session is still active after the MFA Token Expires and the user either refreshes his screen or drives a request for informat...
about 2 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Explorer 2 Is a defect

CICS Explorer Connections Import including Truststore

We currently share connections via plugin_customization.ini zFS .pref file links referenced by a TCPIPSERVICE/URIMAP definition pair. We have a requirement to change the TCPIPSERVICE Defs to SSL=Yes. We really need to be able to pre-configure the ...
about 2 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Explorer 2 Not under consideration

combine DISCARD function to provide delete (DISABLE/DISCARD) or reinstall (DISABLE/DISCARD/INSTALL)

combine the discard function with activities that are usually performed together with it, e.g. DISABLE/DISCARD for faster deletion or even allow reinstall option (DISABLE/DISCARD/INSTALL) from a definition view
almost 11 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Explorer 3 Not under consideration

CICS Explorer support for additional NEWCOPY options under 'Program Operations View'

We need below additional NEWCOPY options added under Program Operations View:1. Last NewCopy Time 2. NEWCOPY Success Count 3. NEWCOPY Fail Count
over 4 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Explorer 2 Future consideration

Expanded capabilities for using variables.properties in CICS

CICS Explorer should permit and support the ability to substitute values from an included variables.properties file in a bundle into any/every element that can be packaged therein, including text format files such as jvmprofiles.
almost 7 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Explorer 1 Not under consideration