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Status Delivered
Categories Runtime
Created by Guest
Created on Nov 30, 2011

Enable DFHXCURM exit to dynamically set XCFGROUP

We are going to have the change the XCFGROUP for all of our CICS regions. We would like to NOT have to add a loadlib to all of the application batch jobs to point to the correct DFHXCOPT module.

We would like to change XCFGROUP via the user replaceable module DFHXCURM, so that by interrogating the EXEC CICS LINK command and using the APPLID that is trying to be linked to, we can determine the correct XCFGROUP and change it. In our case, for example, we know that if the APPLID on the LINK command starts with 'A' that the XCFGROUP is DFHIR0AP - and if it is 'G' the XCFGROUP is DFHIR0GR.

Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Oct 5, 2015

    Due to processing by IBM, this request was reassigned to have the following updated attributes:
    Brand - Servers and Systems Software
    Product family - Transaction Processing
    Product - CICS Transaction Server

    For recording keeping, the previous attributes were:
    Brand - WebSphere
    Product family - Transaction Processing
    Product - CICS Transaction Server

  • Guest
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    Dec 13, 2012

    This requirement is satisfied by CICS TS 5.1 which is generally available December 14th 2012.

  • Guest
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    Oct 4, 2012

    This RFE is satisfied by CICS TS 5.1 which was announced on October 3rd 2012 and has a planned GA of December 14th 2012.

  • Guest
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    Dec 1, 2011

    Yes, this is something we would like to do. The status of the RFE is being moved into Planned for a future release. Please note the following:

    IBM’s statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM’s sole discretion.   Information regarding potential future products is intended to outline our general product direction and it should not be relied on in making a purchasing decision. The information mentioned regarding potential future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code or functionality. Information about potential future products may not be incorporated into any contract. The development, release, and timing of any future features or functionality described for our products remains at our sole discretion.