June 2006: V1.2, first edition

Describes the new features introduced in this release:

Export and import resource definitions between sites
Export selected resource definitions to a file, transfer the file to a separately managed site (that may or may not have CICSĀ® Configuration Manager), and then import the resource definitions into the CICS systems at that site. Or import a file of resource definitions from separately managed sites (that may or may not have CICS Configuration Manager).

If both the exporting and importing site have CICS Configuration Manager, then, in addition to exporting and importing ad hoc selections of resource definitions, you can export and import change packages. This enables you to manage the migration of resource definition updates across multiple sites.

Define all of your CICS configurations in a single batch job
The DATATAKEUP batch command offers a timesaving alternative to the interactive ISPF dialog panels for defining CICS configurations. Rather than using the panels to define CICS configurations one at a time, you can use this command to define all of your CICS configurations in a single batch job.
Write user exit programs to extend and customize CICS Configuration Manager
Attach your own programs at exit points provided by the server.
Alter some attributes of resource definitions without affecting others
The Alter command is available via the CICS Configuration Manager API and also in the ISPF dialog, as the ALT line action. This is similar to the CICS CEDA ALTER command.
Rename or move resource definitions
Rename resource definitions, optionally moving the renamed resource definitions to another group. The Rename command is available via the CICS Configuration Manager API and also in the ISPF dialog, as the REN line action.
Filter the list of change packages
Filter the list of change packages to match criteria such as change package name, last command processed, last migration scheme used, last return code, last processing date, and last user ID to process the change package. You can also use the special filter values "APPROVE?" or "MIGRATE?" to list only those change packages that require approval or migration.
Use a domain name to connect to the CICS Configuration Manager server
Connect to the CICS Configuration Manager server using either a dotted-decimal IP address or a domain name.
Define search criteria to further restrict resource definition lists
In addition to restricting list panels of resource definitions with name, type, and group filters, you can further restrict these list panels to resource definitions that match specific combinations of attribute values.
Define custom checksums for comparing resource definitions
Select which attributes to use when calculating checksums for resource definitions.
Compare resource definition groups/ResGroups and lists/ResDescs
Compare a list panel of groups/ResGroups or lists/ResDescs using a checksum column, or compare two of these objects side-by-side.
Save resource definition lists to a data set
When viewing a panel that displays a selection list of resource definitions, enter SAVE on the command line to save the list to a data set.
Unload and reload journal records
Run the journal housekeeping batch program periodically to unload old records in the CICS Configuration Manager journal. You can also use this program to load records back into the journal.
Expand a list or ResDesc to show its resource definitions
Enter XR next to a list/ResDesc to show the resource definitions that belong to all of its groups/ResGroups.
API commands use object lists for improved performance
Several API commands have been enhanced to process a list of objects with a single command. This improves performance by reducing API traffic between client and server.

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