Changes to resource definition

URIMAP definitions can be used as a convenient way to make an HTTP request through CICS® as an HTTP client.

URIMAP definitions for CICS as an HTTP client

URIMAP definitions may be used to avoid specifying information such as a URL or a certificate label in an application program that makes an HTTP client request. The attributes of a URIMAP definition are listed in Changes to resource definition. A URIMAP definition for CICS as an HTTP client is defined with USAGE(CLIENT), and the SCHEME, HOST, PATH, CERTIFICATE and CIPHERS attributes can be specified. An application program can name the URIMAP definition on the WEB OPEN and WEB SEND commands to use the relevant information from it.

URIMAP definitions are also used for CICS as an HTTP server, and for Web services.

Changes to the monitoring control table, DFHMCT

The new monitoring fields 331-338 in the DFHWEBB group of performance class records are added to the monitoring control table. These fields monitor actions for CICS as an HTTP client.