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The recommended level for msys for Setup is PTF UA07289.
The new release of msys for Setup introduces the following enhancements:
msys for Setup framework enhancements
Version 1.4 of msys for Setup introduces the following enhancements to the msys framework:
- With msys for Setup R4 SPE (UA90013,UA90015,UA03034) the IBM Directory Server 5.1 is supported, so that z/OS LDAP and DB2 are no longer a requirement. Framework support for future exploitation has been enhanced as well as Job Scheduling. Qualtiy has been improved by incorporating development fixes. The SPE requires z/OS SDK 1.4.1 on the host and contains JRE 1.4.1 on the workstation (cimsetup.exe). Improved msys for Setup User and Installation Guides are available now (see our libraryLibrary).
- Multiple User Support: Prior to V1.4, only one user at a time could be logged on to msys for Setup. With V1.4, multiple users can be logged on and work concurrently from different workstations. Furthermore, as part of the user enrollment process, the msys for Setup user administrator can control which msys for Setup workplace functions a user can access.
- Improved User Interface: The graphical user interface (msys for Setup workplace) has been redesigned and is now easier to learn and use. These valuable ease of use enhancements make working with msys for Setup more intuitive.
- National Language Support: Japanese translated versions of msys for Setup panels, messages, and help information are now included in the msys for Setup base element.
- Job Progress Indication: The previous notification mechanism did not give any information about job progress after the job had started on the host. There was just a start and completion notification. With z/OS V1.4, an extended program notification mechanism is introduced to support the msys for Setup user in this area, and is especially helpful for long-running jobs.
msys for Setup coexistence FMID
In addition to the msys for Setup code in V1.4, a Web deliverable containing the msys for Setup coexistence code will become available on the same general availability date as that of z/OS V1.4. The coexistence code can be installed on z/OS V1.1, V1.2 or V1.3 and z/OS.e V1.3, and provides the same msys for Setup V1.4 framework functionality as delivered in z/OS V1.4. The installation of the Web deliverable is required if multiple z/OS releases, including at least one system with z/OS V1.4 or higher, are to be managed using a single management directory.
The Web deliverable is provided as an SMP/E installable FMID and will be serviced via PTFs and contains all the APAR fixes that msys for Setup shipped for z/OS V1R1-R3.
You can obtain this msys for Setup coexistence code and more information on the libraryz/OS downloads page.
TCP/IP enhancements
Version 1.4 of msys for Setup introduces the following enhancements to TCP/IP functionality:
- The TCP/IP plug-in provides customization of the TN3270 Server.
- End-user definition of port reservation and port sharing is now supported.
- The Communications Server plug-in is enabled for National Language Support, with translation to Japanese provided.
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