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Created by Guest
Created on Nov 9, 2015

CICS Explorer upgrade currently a Pre-Req for a CICS Upgrade

Currently a CICS Explorer Upgrade is a Pre-Req for a CICS Upgrade. We would like it if CICS Upgrades did not include this pre-req, and for the CICS Explorer Release to not be directly tied to the CICS Release

Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Nov 4, 2016

    The is resolved in CICS Explorer 5.2.0.7: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg400002747
    The associated APAR: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?crawler=1&uid=swg1IV86033
    CICS Explorer has been enhanced so it can create a connection to a higher level CICS TS release.

  • Guest
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    Sep 7, 2016

    This is something we would like to address. The RFE is being moved into 'Planned for Future release' status. Please note:
    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.

  • Guest
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    Dec 16, 2015

    I also think that there is no reason to have a CICS upgrade needs an update of CICS Explorer also as pre-req. In our compnay CICS Explorer is only used by sysprog. There is no need to stop rolling out new CICS release to our customers.