HCL Workload Automation for Z V10.2 Fix Pack 2

The following features were provided with HCL Workload Automation for Z Version 10.2 Fix Pack 2 (APAR HC00009).

The Federator component of the Dynamic Workload Console supports Db2 for z/OS
The supported databases where you replicate (mirror) your current plan and run your queries through the Federator now include Db2 for z/OS.
Workflow details for plug-in jobs

You can now monitor the plug-in jobs from the Orchestration Monitor page of the Dynamic Workload Console. For details, see Orchestration Monitor overview.

Additional details related to successor shadow jobs
When you view the list of successor shadow jobs that are bound to a local job, you are provided with additional information related also to the distributed shadow jobs.

For details about viewing the successor shadow jobs, see Listing the shadow jobs bound to a job in the CP.

Enriched metrics for monitoring and analyzing your workload
Enhanced metrics now provide you with deeper insights on the performance and behavior of your environment for monitoring and analysis, thus improving overall system reliability and user experience.
New MODIFY command to collect statistics about records in the CP
By issuing the MODIFY command /F procname,CPRECCNT the message EQQE171I is logged in the EQQMLOG data set to show the number of occurrences, operations, and workstations currently included in the current plan, along with their status.
Support of IBM® Semeru Runtime Certified Edition V21
The Dynamic Workload Console reporting feature now requires IBM® Semeru Runtime Certified Edition (formerly known as IBM® 64-bit SDK for z/OS®, Java Technology Edition) V17 or V21.
Support of FIPS for distributed components
A new and improved version of the secure command empowers administrators to activate or deactivate FIPS compliance post-installation. Key capabilities of secure include:
FIPS activation
Configures the environment for FIPS 140-3 operation. This includes verifying compatibility (for example with Windows users) and converting any existing passwords stored with the older TripleDES algorithm to the FIPS-approved AES encryption standard. It then activates FIPS flags across essential configuration files and restarts the affected components. The activation process can accommodate transitional phases for algorithms like TripleDES, as permitted, before full conversion.
FIPS deactivation
Reverts the FIPS-specific settings in the aforementioned configuration files and restarts the components, should FIPS mode need to be disabled.
Enhance long duration alert message information
Messages EQQE028I, EQQE038I, and EQQ039I provide you with more detailed information for a more efficient assessment and analysis:
  • Job start time
  • Job estimated duration
  • Current job duration
  • Current job status
  • Extended job name
WAPL enhancement: List CPSAI
By issuing the LIST CPOPCOM request from Workload Automation Programming Language (WAPL) or the native program interface (PIF) you can now list any available System Automation Information for an operation, enabling you to speed up searching, modifying, and verifying the information itself.

For more details about the arguments added to Workload Automation Programming Language, see LIST CPOPCOM – Current Plan Operation.

For more details about the arguments added to the program interface, see List CPOPCOM arguments.