IBM CICS Transaction Gateway Connector Release Notes - Mule 3
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Anypoint Connector for IBM CICS Transaction Gateway (IBM CTG Connector) provides integration with backend CICS applications using the CICS Transaction Gateway. For Java platforms, CTG implements the JCA resource adapter to connect Java applications to the CICS system. The connector connects Mule apps and CTG.
Guide: IBM CTG Connector Guide
Important:
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The remote CICS Transaction Gateway must be at the same release level or later than the version of the JCA resource adapter.
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The JCA resource adapter must match the CICS TG platform. For example, if you have CICS TG for Multiplatforms, you cannot connect with, to, or from a CICS TG that uses the z/OS resource adapter.
You must obtain the following JAR files to configure this connector:
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ccf2.jar(CICS Common Connector Framework) -
cicsjee.jar(CICS JEE) -
ctgclient.jar(CTG Client Library) -
ctgserver.jar(CTG Server Library) -
geronimo-j2ee-connector_1.6_spec-1.0.jar(JCA 1.6 specification)The required JCA 1.6 library overcomes conflicts with JCA 1.5 which is shipped with Mule.
1.2.2
November 27, 2019
Compatibility
| Software | Version |
|---|---|
Mule |
3.7.0 and later |
IBM CICS TG (for Multiplatforms and for z/OS) |
9.1 and 9.2 |
IBM CICS TG SDK |
9.1 and 9.2 |
Features
You can now log the request and response with IBM CTG. To view this information, add a logger of the class org.mule.modules.ibmctg.internal.service.CTGServiceImpl at DEBUG level in the log4j2.xml file of the Mule app.
Known Issues
JCA 1.6 is a required library that solves compatibility conflicts with JCA 1.5 that is shipped with Mule; however, it is unknown if JCA 1.6 causes side effects.
1.2.1
October 25, 2019
Compatibility
| Software | Version |
|---|---|
Mule |
3.7.0 and later |
IBM CICS TG (for Multiplatforms and for z/OS) |
9.1 and 9.2 |
IBM CICS TG SDK |
9.1 and 9.2 |
Features
DevKit library was upgraded to version 3.9.7
Known Issues
JCA 1.6 is a required library that solves compatibility conflicts with JCA 1.5 that is shipped with Mule; however, it is unknown if JCA 1.6 causes side effects.
1.2.0
June 6, 2019
Compatibility
| Software | Version |
|---|---|
Mule |
3.7.0 and later |
IBM CICS TG (for Multiplatforms and for z/OS) |
9.1 and 9.2 |
IBM CICS TG SDK |
9.1 and 9.2 |
Features
The Response Time is now configurable. This field is located under Additional Settings in the connector configuration file.
Known Issues
JCA 1.6 is a required library that solves compatibility conflicts with JCA 1.5 that is shipped with Mule; however, it is unknown if JCA 1.6 causes side effects.
1.1.4
May 13, 2019
Compatibility
| Software | Version |
|---|---|
Mule |
3.7.0 and later |
IBM CICS TG (for Multiplatforms and for z/OS) |
9.1 and 9.2 |
IBM CICS TG SDK |
9.1 and 9.2 |
Features
The Response Time change from version 1.1.1 was reverted. This version is essentially the same as 1.1.0.
Known Issues
JCA 1.6 is a required library that solves compatibility conflicts with JCA 1.5 that is shipped with Mule; however, it is unknown if JCA 1.6 causes side effects.
1.1.1
May 9, 2019
Compatibility
| Software | Version |
|---|---|
Mule |
3.7.0 and later |
IBM CICS TG (for Multiplatforms and for z/OS) |
9.1 and 9.2 |
IBM CICS TG SDK |
9.1 and 9.2 |
Features
The Response Time is now configurable. This field is located under Additional Settings in the connector configuration file.
Known Issues
JCA 1.6 is a required library that solves compatibility conflicts with JCA 1.5 that is shipped with Mule; however, it is unknown if JCA 1.6 causes side effects.
1.1.0
April 4, 2018
Compatibility
| Software | Version |
|---|---|
Mule |
3.8.0 and later |
IBM CICS TG (for Multiplatforms and for z/OS) |
9.1 and 9.2 |
IBM CICS TG SDK |
9.1 and 9.2 |
Features
Calls with multiple containers - The connector now allows users to invoke CICS programs using channels with multiple Containers.
Fixed Issues
Transactions not working after first call - Transactions after the first one were not being rollbacked properly in some scenarios. This was fixed and now transactions work as expected.
Known Issues
JCA 1.6 is a required library that solves compatibility conflicts with JCA 1.5 that is shipped with Mule; however, it is unknown if JCA 1.6 causes side effects.
1.0.2
January 19, 2018
| Software | Version |
|---|---|
Mule |
3.8.0 and later |
Java |
8 |
IBM CICS TG (for Multiplatforms and for z/OS) |
9.1 and 9.2 |
IBM CICS TG SDK |
9.1 and 9.2 |
Features
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Authentication - The connector uses under the hood, the IPIC (IP interconnectivity) protocol to establish communication with CICS regions over TCP/IP. This type of client also supports SSL authentication.
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Execution of CICS Programs - The connector allows users to invoke CICS programs:
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Using Channels and Containers.
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Using a COMMAREA. Data transfers are limited to 32 KB.
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Transactions - The connector leverages XA transactions by means of Mule’s transactional scope and the Bitronix Transaction Manager components.
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DataSense - The connector supports adding metadata using through the Custom Metadata Tab option. Using the Copybook feature, a user can import a schema that describes the data structure going in and out of CTG so as to be used by a DataWeave component.
Fixed Issues
None
Known Issues
JCA 1.6 is a required library that solves compatibility conflicts with JCA 1.5 that is shipped with Mule; however, it is unknown if JCA 1.6 causes side effects.
1.0.0
September 28, 2017
Compatibility
Software |
Version |
Mule |
3.8.0 and later |
IBM CICS TG (for Multiplatforms and for z/OS) |
9.1 and 9.2 |
IBM CICS TG SDK |
9.1 and 9.2 |
Features
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Authentication - The connector uses the IPIC (IP interconnectivity) protocol to establish communication with CICS regions over TCP/IP. This type of connection also supports SSL authentication.
-
Execution of CICS Programs - The connector allows users to invoke CICS programs:
-
Using Channels and Containers.
-
Using a COMMAREA. Data transfers are limited to 32 KB.
-
-
Transactions - The connector leverages XA transactions by means of Mule’s transactional scope and the Bitronix Transaction Manager components.
-
DataSense - The connector supports adding metadata using through the Custom Metadata Tab option. Using the copybook feature, you can import a schema that describes the data structure going in and out of CTG for use with DataWeave.
Fixed Issues
None
Known Issues
JCA 1.6 is a required library that solves compatibility conflicts with JCA 1.5 that is shipped with Mule; however, it is unknown if JCA 1.6 causes side effects.