Releases¶
Version 1.0.4¶
What’s New¶
Provide variables for all modules in one go using Ansible’s group module defaults support. The group name for the CMCI modules is
cmci_group
.Prevent
cmci_get
from failing if no records are found via thefail_on_nodata
option. The default value is true if not specified.
Version 1.0.3¶
What’s New¶
Updated timeout support on requests to be configurable via the
timeout
option. The default value is 30 seconds if not specifiedImprove sanitisation and validation of parameters.
Added support for CMCI Feedback on failed CMCI Requests.
Version 1.0.1¶
What’s New¶
Initial release of the IBM® z/OS® CICS® collection, also referred to as ibm_zos_cics, which is part of the broader offering Red Hat® Ansible® Certified Content for IBM Z®.
This collection can manage CICS and CICSPlex® SM resources and definitions by calling the CMCI REST API, which can be configured in a CICSplex or in a stand-alone region.
Modules
cmci_create
- Create definitional CICS and CICSPlex SM resources in CICS regions, by initiating POST requests via the CMCI REST API.cmci_delete
- Remove or discard definitional and installed CICS and CICSPlex SM resources from CICS regions, by initiating DELETE requests via the CMCI REST API.cmci_get
- Retrieve information about installed and definitional CICS and CICSPlex SM resources from CICS regions, by initiating GET requests via the CMCI REST API.cmci_action
- Install CICS and CICSPlex SM resources into CICS regions from definitions, by initiating PUT requests via the CMCI REST API.cmci_update
- Make changes to CICS and CICSPlex SM resources in CICS regions, by initiating PUT requests via the CMCI REST API.
Documentation
Generic documentation is available at the documentation site, covering guidance on installation, modules, and other reference.
Documentation related to playbook configuration is provided with sample playbooks at the samples repository. Each playbook contains a README that explains what configurations must be made to run a sample playbook.
Playbooks
Sample playbooks are available at the samples repository. Each playbook contains a README that explains what configurations must be made to run a sample playbook.
Availability¶
Reference¶
Supported by IBM CICS V4.2 or later