We are pleased to let you know that a refreshed open beta is now available for CICS. It is available for download from here
https://ibm.biz/cicsopenbetaThe development focus for this drop is focused around 3 main areas, developer productivity, security and management. We always welcome any feedback you have so please let us know what you think.
Developer productivity
Maintaining CICS resource configuration with application source with the CICS TS resource builder
Java getting started (new IBM Documentation)
Security
Simplified diagnosis of Sysplex wide CICS security problems
Simplified diagnosis of TLS security problems
Additional TLS monitoring and statistics
Customization of CICS health checks
Improved security documentation based on scenarios
Management
Tagging of CICS regions to identify usage
New ALL option has been added to selected policy task rules
New compound condition system policy rule
Improved temporary storage expiry processing
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Nick Garrod
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