We are delighted to announce a new Wizard for installing Zowe sever components is available to download as a Tech Preview at www.zowe.org/download.

The Zowe Server Install Wizard (formerly known as ZEN) is a program you install on your PC (Windows/mac/linux)
It is an alternative to the existing Zowe installation processes, designed to make installation quick and intuitive.

Hello users of our z/OS open-source ports, I am pleased to announce the release of Rocket Open AppDev for Z v2.0.9. 

This release includes the ports of the new tools, Bison, Flex and Libidn2, and version currency updates for cURL, Git, Less, Nano, PHP, IBM Python, Sudo, and Vim, as well as an extensive list of security fixes and other fixes for many other ports. 

For customers on a support contract, these latest builds are already available via conda or SMP/E.  For users not on a support contract, these builds will be made available on our public conda channel server on January 15th, 2025. 

Version currency updates: 

• Curl 8.8.0 
• Git 2.45.1  
• Less 661 
• Nano 8.0 
• PHP 8.3.8 
• Python 3.12.1 New version of IBM python released 
• Pytest 8.1.1 

 
New supported tool:

• Bison 3.8.2
• Flex 2.6.4
• Libidn2 2.3.7 

 
CVEs published against earlier versions and resolved by V2.0.9:

• Git CVE-2024-32002, CVE-2024-32004, CVE-2024-32020, CVE-2024-32021, CVE-2024-32465 fixes
• Less CVE-2024-32487 fix
• OpenSSL CVE-2024-4603, CVE-2024-4741, CVE-2024-5535 fixes
• PHP CVE-2024-1874, CVE-2024-2756, CVE-2024-2757, CVE-2024-3096, CVE-2022-31629, CVE-2024-2408, CVE-2024-4577, CVE-2024-5458, CVE-2024-5585 fixes 

Fixes/CVEs in dependencies:

• Cert-bundle 2024.07.05 Certificate bundle update Ncurses 6.5.20240504 New version release (includes CVE-2023-45918, CVE-2023-50495 fixes)
• Pluggy-1.4.0 New version release (pytest dependency) 

Rocket MultiValue Integration Server (MVIS) 2.1.0, available today, is a major release with significant new features and enhancements.

To learn more about MVIS 2.1, please plan to join us on September 4^th, for a product launch webinar.

MVIS 2.1 Features and Highlights

Power Modernization via the OpenAPI Standard

• OpenAPI 3.0 Support. OpenAPI 3.0 is the first major release since 2015, when Swagger was adopted as an open standard and transitioned to the OpenAPI Initiative. The 3.0 spec includes numerous changes including a simplified structure for increased reusability. You can find additional details in this blog post https://swagger.io/blog/news/whats-new-in-openapi-3-0/
• Enhanced Integration with OpenAPI. In MVIS 1.3, we introduced the notion of Vanity URLs that provide limited support for top-down scenarios. Support for top-down APIs assumes an API developer uses the OpenAPI standard to define an API with full control of the API endpoints as well as a rich typing system based on JSON Schema. In MVIS 2.1, we're replacing the proprietary Vanity URL specification format with an OpenAPI integration that relies on the built-in extensibility of the standard to support vendor specific extension tags. In v2.1, developers can link (bind) MV resources (files, subroutines and programs) to API endpoints using MVIS specific extensions to OpenAPI. The integration also opens the door to leverage third-party tools such as API gateways, API hubs, API testing tools, source control systems and more.
• Modularity and self-containment. A common modernization requirement we've heard from customers is support for more modular development in the MV platform as well as the ability to integrate with third party software. Today MV systems need to use APIs to integrate and work with offerings such as Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow and other API first business applications. MVIS 2.1 allows API developers to modularize and modernize MV code by promoting the concept of an API as an MV microservice. An API microservice relies on three basic concepts:
  1. An API definition expressed as an OpenAPI document along with MVIS extensions.
  2. An MV schema or dictionary that defines the MV data exposed by the API.
  3. The MV business logic that provides the implementation to access the MV data.

Observability (Monitoring & Tracing)

• OpenTelemetry Integration. OpenTelemetry (also known as OTel) is a vendor neutral open-source observability framework for instrumenting, collecting, and exporting telemetry data such as traces, metrics and logs. You can read more about OTel at https://opentelemetry.io/. MVIS 2.1 provides out-of-the-box integration with OTel that produces traces and metrics that can be consumed by any observability tool compatible with OTel.
• Third party support. OTel is supported by more than 40 observability vendors including Datadog, Dynatrace, Grafana Labs, Red Hat, Fluentd and many more.
• Cloud and Distributed Telemetry Support. Cloud systems, typically distributed and networked, demand observability solutions that aggregate telemetry data across a network of components. With the support for OTel, MVIS can now be monitored as part of a larger ecosystem that includes other application components.

Integration of MVConnect (for Rocket® UniVerse and Rocket® UniData)

• Top-down Support. With the integration of MVConnect in MVIS, developers can now expose BASIC programs that support RESTful endpoints as part of an OpenAPI definition.
• OAuth Support. With MVIS, MVConnect developers can benefit from the built-in support for OAuth to integrate with identity providers to secure access to API endpoints.
• OTel Support. Another benefit of the integration is the support of observability requirements through OTel.
• Future releases of MVIS will expand the integration to include Rocket® D3 and Rocket® jBASE and make MVConnect a built-in component of MVIS.

Additional Details

• Product documentation – https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?cluster=true&labelkey=mvis_2.0.0&rpp=10&sort.field=last_uploaded&sort.value=desc
• Release notes – https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle/mvis_rn_21/page/xvi1674580166191.html
• Technical specifications – https://rbc.rocketsoftware.com/downloads/TechSpecs/MVIS%202.1.0%20Tech%20Specs.pdf

MVIS 2.1.0 Product Lifecycle Dates

• 2 Jul 2024 GA
• 2 Jul 2027 EOM
• 2 Jul 2028 EOS
• 2 Jul 2029 EOLS

The Rocket^® MV team is pleased to announce the release of Rocket UniVerse 14.1.1 on June 26th, 2024.

 Rocket UniVerse 14.1.1 builds upon functionality implemented in version 11.4.1 and 12.2.1, making it the upgrade and modernization path for all customers on all prior versions.

UniVerse 14 ensures business continuity and helps you manage your replication environment effectively with key HA/DR features.

• Replication is faster and more flexible with Field-Level Updates, since the entire record is no longer transmitted during updates, only the individual field that was modified is replicated - significantly improving performance!
• Facilitate Replication recovery with the uv_repadmin skip option which allows you to skip an incomplete transaction that has caused replication to stop processing. By using the skip option, administrators keep Replication processing and avoid log build-up and the eventual reset and refresh of Replication due to a stalled group.
• Facilitate Replication recovery with the enhanced uvreptool. When Replication has stopped processing due to the current flags word value, the uvreptool now gives you the option to change the current value of the flags word for a replication LSN, so you can attempt to resume processing.
• Test your upgraded system with ease. You can now test UniVerse 14.1.1 on a subscribing server while maintaining an older version of UniVerse on your production server since UniVerse 14.1.1 allows subscribers to receive logs from older protocol levels. Check out the Replication protocol level topic in the U2 Data Replication User Guide for more information.
• Stop and restart the uvrepmanager process using a script included with UniVerse 14.1.1 without having to stop and restart UniVerse if uvrepmanager becomes unresponsive.
• Significantly enhance performance by utilizing the Replication Intelligent Queue Manager. The Intelligent Queue Manager allows a subscribing system to recognize multiple updates in the queue for the same record, providing performance benefits. 
• The new Field Level Replication BASIC function, FieldWrite, and the enhanced WRITEV function allow you to write multiple attributes in a single command.

UniVerse 14.1.1 security upgrades and enhancements keep your applications and business safe and compliant.

Enhanced security features, with OpenSSL v3.0 UniVerse supports a wide array of protocol levels. OpenSSL 3.0 includes a major architectural change from OpenSSL 1.1 for more information, please refer to the Release Notes and Security Features.

UniVerse 14.1.1 helps you modernize your environment.

Python 3.11, part of UniVerse 14.1.1, includes the Python OpenSSL extension, meaning it no longer depends on UniVerse's built-in OpenSSL version. Like other third-party libraries, the Python OpenSSL extension relies on the OpenSSL version provided by the operating system.

Plus, take advantage of Python module and Python path file preservation when you upgrade to UniVerse 14.1.1!

• UniVerse 14.1.1 automatically preserves Python modules that have been installed into previous versions using pip.
• If you’ve modified or added python path files to the python folder these are now automatically copied during a UniVerse 14.1.1 upgrade.

UniVerse 14.1.1 Architecture Enhancements

In UniVerse 14.1.1 we are introducing the system recovery framework to ensure the graceful handling of processes in the event they terminate within critical code.

UniVerse 14.1.1 does not include the two-process mode we introduced in version 12 and will only have RFS OFF mode. In the next release, UniVerse 14.2.1, we will provide two modes for RFS with the option to set it to ON or OFF.

UniVerse 14.1.1 contains numerous enhancements and bug fixes designed to optimize your MV experience.

• During installation, you’ll notice a default uvconfig file in uvhome allowing you to compare your current parameters with the latest default settings.
• You can now truncate active UniVerse log files with the trunclog command, which allows you to reduce the size of the current log files by appending the existing information to the log files in the saved_logs directory.
• We’ve enhanced the installation process to help you diagnose any license related issues you may encounter during the installation process.

For information on all the enhancements and bug fixes included in UniVerse 14.1.1, please see the Release Notes.

Upgrade now to Rocket® UniVerse 14.1.1 Our team is eager to assist you with any questions or support you may need during the upgrade process. If you are currently on maintenance, you can download Rocket UniVerse 14.1.1 on Rocket Business Connect (RBC). If you do not have an active maintenance contract, please contact our sales team to get started!

 Want to learn more? UniVerse 14.1.1 documentation is now available online.

 Rocket MultiValue maintains a standard Product Lifecycle policy. To view the lifecycle for your version of UniVerse and related tools, review the lifecycle dates and statuses on the Product Availability Matrix (PAM).

 For more information on future UniVerse releases and to collaborate with fellow UniVerse users, please visit the Rocket U2 | UniVerse & UniData forum.

Help us celebrate Uniface's 40th birthday while you learn what's new and get some training!

Help us celebrate Uniface's 40th birthday while you learn what's new and get some training!

The Rocket Software team is pleased to announce that a new version of Rocket^® Terminal Emulator (Web and Desktop Edition) is now available.

Rocket^® Terminal Emulator provides secure access to IBM Z^®, IBM^® i, and VT applications. The Web Edition is a browser-based emulation for any PC, tablet, or mobile device, whereas the Desktop Edition provides cost-efficient access to terminal-based applications from the desktop. Rocket^® Terminal Emulation also runs within the Zowe^® framework.

Rocket^® Terminal Emulator (Web Edition)

The new version 10.2.2 of Rocket^® Terminal Emulator (Web Edition) provides usability, printing and security improvements that are based on input we got from our customers. Here are some of these enhancements:

·        Nested scripting support – a script can now call another script without any limitation in nesting the scripts. This enables to create a toolset of scripts that can be reused.

·        Improved session list – for opening a new session the list of sessions can be viewed in the existing condensed view on the left side or can be shown using the new view covering the complete browser window. This allows to see more sessions and is providing a function to filter the list for customers that have a high number of sessions.

·        Direct printing – from the printer session there is an option to print directly to the default printer, no need to create a PDF and use the print functionality of the Browser. This feature is currently available on user devices running on Linux and will be available for Windows soon.

·        Print multiple screens – multiple screen copies can be collected and saved in a single PDF or printed in one step.

Several additional enhancements based on customers’ feedback around user experience, security and administration can be reviewed in detail, together with the resolved issues in the Rocket TE Web Edition V10.2.2 release notes (rocketsoftware.com).

Rocket^® Terminal Emulator (Desktop Edition)

In the new version 10.2.2 of Rocket^® Terminal Emulator (Desktop Edition) we focused on improving the end user experience like:

·        Save open sessions and layout – all open sessions can be saved together with the layout like tab groups. This enables users to load their customization when they start the Terminal Emulator and get the same view as they need it.

·        Offline documentation access – some Terminal Emulator environments are highly secured and do not have Internet access. We are providing the end user help information now as Windows Help Files to enable offline access.

Additional enhancements and the resolved issues can be found in the Rocket TE Desktop Edition V10.2.2 release notes (rocketsoftware.com).

Detailed release notes can be found in the Rocket Terminal Emulator Desktop and Web Edition V10.2.2 release notes (rocketsoftware.com), and adjusted guides can be found for Rocket^® Terminal Emulator (Web Edition) in the Library (rocketsoftware.com) and for Rocket^® Terminal Emulator (Desktop Edition) in the Library (rocketsoftware.com).

May 20th, 2024

Rocket DevOps core for IBM i v10.x (plus LMi 8.6 or earlier versions).

For IBM i OS V7R4, recommending customers install IBM PTF SJ00177 for licensed program 5770SS1.

Issue seen:
SQL0904 error (resource limit type 14 exceeded) during run of host promote jobs (ACMSPROMOT, AFFPROMOTE) after upgrading the OS to V7R4.

SQL0904 Diagnostic 30 03/21/24 08:21:40.589453 QSQDSCPT QSYS *STMT QSQDSCPT QSYS *STMT
From module . . . . . . . . : QSQALCDS
From procedure . . . . . . : CLEANUP
Statement . . . . . . . . . : 7287
To module . . . . . . . . . : QSQALCDS
To procedure . . . . . . . : CLEANUP
Statement . . . . . . . . . : 7287
Message . . . . : Resource limit exceeded.
Cause . . . . . : Resource limit type 14 exceeded with reason code 542. Type 14 indicates
that the maximum amount of descriptor space has been allocated.

Customers running one of these Platforms (WS2008 and WS2012) will NOT be able to download the License file from our EMS system automatically. The Cloud Plugin (SCP) will work, but does NOT download anything. 

The SCP.log file will state communication error: [D]Error in communication: 12175

This because the Security on the EMS system, that supplies the license file,  does NOT allow this communication to happen anymore.

Initially, this change happened on April 1, 2024 and will lead to customers to have a License Expiration date of May 12, 2024.

On our request,  we have installed a Temporary file on the EMS that will allow communication again UNTIL the end of July 2024.

Meaning that Customers will be able to download through the SCP until end of July and will get their last downloaded license to expire at the end of August 2024.

Customers will need to UPGRADE their Operating System to Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 or use a supported Linux / Unix version for their RMS service.

The Rocket MV team is pleased to announce the release of Rocket UniData 8.3.2 and Rocket MultiValue Performance Experience (MVX: Performance) 1.10 on April 25th, 2024.

UniData 8.3.2 is the first UniData release certified with the Rocket MultiValue Performance Experience (MVX: Performance) 1.10, which is available for our customers on maintenance. MVX: Performance monitors the performance of your UniData server and provides DBAs or developers with a better way to track down issues. It determines the root cause of issues, including the server, the operating system, the hardware, or a combination. DBAs can easily receive alerts when over 40 performance monitoring events occur, so constant monitoring is not required.  In addition, UniData 8.3.2 and MVX: Performance 1.10 provide you with an enhanced replication experience, bolstering High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) capabilities.

UniData 8.3.2 extends the security features introduced in UniData 8.3.1, which included:

• Enhancements and bug fixes that help you manage your replication environment more effectively — important for High Availability/Disaster Recovery.
• Security upgrades and enhancements to help keep your applications and business safe and compliant. By upgrading to OpenSSL v3.0, UniData 8.3.1+ supports a wide array of protocol levels. OpenSSL 3.0 includes a major architectural change from OpenSSL 1.1 and brings with it enhanced security features.
• The version of Python we include in 8.3.1+, Python 3.11, includes the Python OpenSSL extension, meaning it no longer depends on UniData’s built-in OpenSSL version. Like other third-party libraries, the Python OpenSSL extension now relies on the OpenSSL version provided by the operating system.

Regarding HA/DR, MVX: Performance 1.10 provides a replication monitoring feature which greatly improves the display from XAdmin by providing:

• a statistical summary display of multiple distributions
• identification of LSNs causing subscribing group(s) to stop processing
• trend information on pacing
• time behind
• time to catch up
• replication events and notifications
• replication responsive charts with historical data showing concurrency trends and estimated time to catch up

Want to learn more? UniData 8.3.2 and MVX: Performance 1.10 documentation is available online. The documentation is HTML, so please try the new AI features! Remember to add a question mark at the end of your search question. If you’d like a demo of MVX: Performance, please email Mary Schulz at mschulz@rocketsoftware.com.

Upgrade now! Our team is eager to assist you with any questions or support you may need during the upgrade process. If you are currently on maintenance, you can order and download your Rocket products from Rocket Business Connect  (RBC | Rocket Software). If you do not have an active maintenance contract, please contact our sales team to get started!

Rocket MultiValue maintains a standard Product Lifecycle policy. To view the lifecycle for your version of UniData and related tools, review the lifecycle dates and statuses on the Product Availability Matrix (PAM).

We are excited to announce the release of Rocket® Software D3® v10.4 for Windows!

Rocket D3 is an integrated database and application development environment designed for transactional and analytical database applications. It combines scalable, flexible, seamless interoperability with connectivity and low overhead for system management and administration.

Key features in Rocket D3 v10.4 for Windows include:

• The alignment of the v10.4 Windows and Linux releases, facilitating seamless D3 development in the future
• Python v3.11 upgrade, leveraging Python updates and new features
• A total of six enhancements and 20 bug fixes

Upgrade now to Rocket® D3 v10.4 on Windows and unlock a whole new level of performance, compatibility, and ease of use.

Want to learn more?  D3 10.4 release notes and documentation are now available online.

Our team is eager to assist you with any questions or support you may need during the upgrade process.  If you are currently on maintenance, you can order Rocket D3 v10.4 for Windows on Rocket Business Connect (RBC) and then download from our Community Portal.  If you do not have an active maintenance contract, please contact our sales team to get started!

Rocket MultiValue maintains a standard Product Lifecycle policy.  To view the lifecycle for your version of D3 and related tools, review the lifecycle dates and statuses on the Product Availability Matrix (PAM).

RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT

Rocket® DevOps core for IBM i 10.3 (PTF1), Rocket® DevOps portal 10.3.1, Rocket® DevOps test 10.3.1, Rocket® DevOps extension for VS Code 10.3, Rocket® Jira Cloud Plugin, and Rocket® Eclipse Plugins 10.3.0.

March 28th, 2024

Rocket Software Product Management is excited to announce the release of Rocket DevOps 10.3.1.

Rocket DevOps is a modernization platform that enables end-to-end CI/CD for IBM i+ environments. Businesses can build the structure and flexibility they need to extend holistic DevSecOps best practices to IBM i while enabling their teams to adapt to any change in process or technology.

Special Note: Starting with version 10.0.0 Rocket Aldon Lifecycle Manager for IBM i (LMi) was renamed to “Rocket DevOps core for IBM i (RDOi),” and Rocket Aldon Lifecycle Manager for Enterprise (LMe) was renamed to “Rocket DevOps core for Enterprise (RDOe).”

Rocket DevOps 10.3.1. continues to build upon the comprehensive modern pipeline features that support organizations wishing to introduce new CI/CD processes and toolsets to IBM i development. Customers can experiment and innovate by introducing new development technologies in a way and at a pace that makes sense to them. Continuity is a key feature of this enablement as traditional development methodologies continue to be fully supported.

Tight integration with modern development tools such as Git, VS Code, Jira, and Jenkins is enhanced in the 10.3.1 release.

Customers can manage source code using native RDOi features, Git, or a combination of both technologies. VS Code can be used to edit source code and, optionally, build processing can be initiated using Jenkins. Regardless of source code provider or build initiation method, developers can still take advantage of the same Rocket DevOps IBM i build processor that they have come to rely on for over 30 years.

Git repositories can be populated automatically with IBM i source code previously managed by RDOi, and developers can use native Git functions to manage source code versions moving forward.

VS Code for IBM i offers an alternative to IBM® Rational® Developer for i. This release also includes additional functions and improvements to the initial release, based upon customer feedback. Customers can use VS Code to manage source using native RDOi functions or take advantage of new RDOi Git integration. This version is available from the VS Code Marketplace.

Highlights of this release include: 

• Improved product installation routines providing additional automation and error recovery capabilities
• Further centralization of troubleshooting data providing access to RDOt logs from within RDOp
• Enhancements to the VS Code extension including the ability to select multiple objects to promote in RDOi and job status refresh improvements.
• The ability to validate…*
• An entire table or database against custom-defined validation rules (including test data extracted and anonymised by RDOt)
• All database changes made during a Test Run against custom-defined validation rules
• Captured 5250 screen displays against expected results and highlight where mismatched *

* - may require additional license

Compatibility Information:

Host OS: IBM i version 7.3, 7.4, 7.5; Linux version Red Hat 7.9 and later, 8.1 - 8.6, Red Hat 9.0 - 9.2

• RDOi 10.3 with PTF LMI103-01
• RDOe 10.3 Linux and IBM i 
• Ald/CS 10.3.25065 (required for RDOp host for new RDOe reporting features)
• Community Manager 11.6.14 with PTF221127_11614 
• Jira Plugin 3.0 (on-premise) and 10.3.1 (cloud)
• Rocket RDOi for Jenkins 10.2.2

Open Source package prerequisites:

• nodejs16+ (for Rocket TE Web installation and runtime - requires IBM i OS V7R3)
• curl & gawk (for RDOt installation on i - ActiveMQ runtime)

Documentation:

Available via the Rocket Documentation site. Please use the document site URLs below (copied/pasted into a browser) to access the documentation.

Rocket DevOps portal 10.3.1 Release Notes and guides - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?cluster=true&labelkey=rocket_devops_portal_10.3.1

Rocket DevOps test 10.3.1 Release Notes and guides - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?labelkey=rocket_devops_test_10.3.1

Rocket Jira Cloud Plug-in 10.3.1 Guide -
https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?cluster=true&labelkey=jira_plugin_10.3.1

Compatibility Guides -
https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?labelkey=compatibility

DevOps extension for VS Code Release Notes -https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle/rdoext_rn_1022/page/hlm1689284354885.html

We are pleased to announce that the Docker Container deployment of Rocket Terminal Emulator (Web Edition) 10.2.1 is now available using the Rocket Registry. The Rocket Registry is a repository of Containers that includes access control.

Docker Containers provide several advantages for customers and prospects that want to deploy for testing or production purposes compared to standard installation procedures like:

·        Consistency - Docker provides a standardized environment for deploying applications. Containers package all the code and dependencies needed for an application, ensuring that it works consistently across different servers and operating systems. Say goodbye to the “Will this work on my machine?” dilemma.

·        Stability - Docker containers are based on Linux, with the Linux kernel included in every container. This stability extends to any system or device, even when running containers on Mac or Windows. No more unexpected compatibility issues or rollbacks due to updates.

·        Space Efficiency - Unlike traditional Virtual Machines (VMs), which consume significant server space and memory, Docker containers are lightweight. They only include the app code and dependencies, making them much smaller. Running entirely on the cloud, they eliminate the need for large physical servers.

·        Isolation - Containers work independently of each other, allowing various tasks to occur in isolation. This isolation enhances security and resource utilization.

Additionally to the option to use Docker Containers which was introduced with Rocket Terminal Emulator (Web Edition) 10.2.1 the support of the Rocket Registry makes it much easier for customers to install. It enables Rocket to track who downloaded the containerized version of the product.

Any customer with access to our Rocket Community Portal can download the containers from Rocket Registry by using his Rocket Community Portal credentials.

The documentation of the Docker installation using the Rocket Registry can be found here:

Installing Rocket TE Web in containers with a Docker image (rocketsoftware.com)

The Rocket MV team is pleased to announce the release of UniData 8.3.1, U2 Common Clients 5.4.1, and MV BASIC for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) 2.4.0 on February 26th, 2024.

Rocket® UniData 8.3.1

UniData 8.3.1 HA/DR enhancements and bug fixes help you manage your replication environment more effectively.

• We’ve added a new script so you can stop and restart the repmanager, eliminating the requirement to restart UniData if the repmanager becomes unresponsive.
• We’ve enhanced the "invalid log sequence" message to include the actual and expected LSN number, which will assist you when debugging.
• We’ve added a skip option to the ud_repadmin command to facilitate recovery from stalled subscriber groups.

UniData 8.3.1 security upgrades and enhancements help keep your applications and business safe and compliant.

By upgrading to OpenSSL v3.0, UniData supports a wide array of protocol levels. OpenSSL 3.0 includes a major architectural change from OpenSSL 1.1 and brings with it enhanced security features. For more information, please refer to the release notes and Security Features.

UniData 8.3.1 helps you modernize your environment.

The version of Python we include in 8.3.1, Python 3.11, includes the Python OpenSSL extension, meaning it no longer depends on UniData’s built-in OpenSSL version. Like other third-party libraries, the Python OpenSSL extension now relies on the OpenSSL version provided by the operating system.

UniData 8.3.1 contains numerous enhancements and bug fixes designed to optimize your MV experience.

• UniQuery enhancements
• UniBasic enhancements
• New and updated udtconfig parameters      

Want to learn more?  UniData 8.3.1 documentation is available online.

Rocket® U2 Common Clients 5.4.1

U2 Common Clients 5.4.1 enhancements and upgrades include:

• We’ve upgraded OpenSSL to v3.0
• We’ve upgraded UniObjects for .NET to .NET6
• We’ve standardized all U2 Clients and API component version numbers (except for Dynamic Connect) in this release, meaning that certain component versions have been downgraded within this release and as a result direct upgrades are not possible. Please note, you will need to uninstall and reinstall.
• This release includes a total of eight enhancements and 11 bug resolutions.

Please see the U2 Common Clients 5.4.1 release notes for further details.

Rocket® MV BASIC for VS Code 2.4.0

MV BASIC for VS Code 2.4.0 introduces new features specific to UniData:

• Full BASIC debugging (gRPC-based debugging) functionality for UniData 8.3.1 (or higher) provides more stability and high performance when you’re using the debugging capabilities in BASIC.
• We added support of compilation flavors ‘r’ and ‘m’ for UniData. These flavors add to the existing flavors of “p” and “u” for UniData BASIC compilation, giving you more options.

In addition, the team has fixed the following issues so customers can now activate an extension under the following conditions:

• when _JAVA_OPTIONS_ is configured in the system environment
• when putting a single BASIC page into a new VS Code window

For more details on MV BASIC for VS Code 2.4.0 and to download the extension please visit the VS Code marketplace.

Upgrade now! Our team is eager to assist you with any questions or support you may need during the upgrade process.  If you are currently on maintenance, you can download your  Rocket products from Rocket Business Connect (RBC).  If you do not have an active maintenance contract, please contact our sales team to get started!

Rocket MultiValue maintains a standard Product Lifecycle policy.  To view the lifecycle for your version of UniData and related tools, review the lifecycle dates and statuses on the Product Availability Matrix (PAM).

RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT

Rocket® DevOps core for IBM i and Enterprise 10.3, Rocket® DevOps portal 10.3, Rocket® DevOps test 10.3, and Rocket® DevOps extension for VS Code 10.3.

December 7, 2023

Rocket Software is proud to announce the launch of Rocket DevOps 10.3 (formerly known as Rocket Aldon), a significant leap forward in our continuous commitment to enhancing your development experience.

This latest release is packed with features that further integrate modern development tools and methodologies, specifically tailored for IBM^® i+ environments. With Rocket DevOps 10.3, you can now seamlessly integrate with tools like Git, VS Code^®, Jira^®, and Jenkins, elevating your CI/CD processes to new heights.

Key highlights of this release include:

·       Extended Modern Pipeline Features: Strengthen your CI/CD processes with our enhanced pipeline capabilities.

·       Git Integration and RDOi CI/CD Enhancements: Enjoy the new Git provider support, including Bitbucket and GitHub, along with improvements in Git pull request integration and auto-merging capabilities.

·       VS Code for IBM i: Discover an alternative to IBM Rational Developer for i with our new VS Code extension, available on the VS Code Marketplace.

·       RDOi SonarQube^® Integration: Leverage SonarQube to conduct comprehensive source code scans directly from the DevOps portal.

·       Advanced Jira Support: Our new plugin extends the integration to Jira Cloud environments, enhancing your project management workflow.

·       Comprehensive Testing Solutions: Get a preview of our new module in Rocket DevOps Test that validates database updates during test execution.

Compatibility with various IBM i and Linux versions is meticulously maintained, ensuring that your transition to Rocket DevOps 10.3 is as smooth as possible.

We're excited for you to explore these new features and see how they can further streamline your development processes. For a detailed dive into all the new capabilities and enhancements, please visit our documentation page.

To learn more about how Rocket DevOps 10.3 (formerly known as Rocket Aldon) can specifically benefit your team and projects, we invite you to find out more by speaking to an expert at Rocket DevOps Expert.

Thank you for being a part of the Rocket Software community. We're excited to embark on this new journey together with Rocket DevOps 10.3!

Best Regards,

Rocket Software’s DevOps Team

Important Note for RDOe (LMe) Customers: RDOi and RDOe upgrades must be completed at the same time. Therefore, RDOe customers must NOT UPGRADE RDOi until they are ready to upgrade RDOe to version 10.3.

Documentation:

Rocket DevOps portal 10.3.0 Release Notes and guides - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?cluster=true&labelkey=rocket_devops_portal_10.3.0

Rocket DevOps test 10.3.0 Release Notes and guides - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?labelkey=rocket_devops_test_10.3.0  

Rocket RDOi for Jenkins Quick Start Guide - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle/rdoijenkins_gs_1022/page/yet1690309322250.html

Rocket Jira Plug-in Guides (on-premise and cloud) - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?cluster=true&labelkey=jira_plugin_3.0&labelkey=jira_plugin_10.3.0

Rocket DevOps extension for VS Code User Guide - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle/rdoext_ug_1030/page/plk1696539794382.html

Rocket DevOps extension for VS Code Release Notes - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle/rdoext_rn_1030/page/oco1696615301449.html

Rocket DevOps core for Enterprise 10.3 - IBM i and Linux - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?cluster=true&labelkey=rocket_devops_enterprise_10.3.0

Rocket DevOps core for IBM i 10.3 - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?labelkey=rocket_devops_ibmi_10.3

Rocket DevOps LANSA Link 10.3 - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?cluster=true&labelkey=lansa_link_10.3&rpp=10&sort.field=last_uploaded&sort.value=desc

Rocket DevOps AS/SET Link 10.3 - https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/bundle?cluster=true&labelkey=lansa_link_10.3&rpp=10&sort.field=last_uploaded&sort.value=desc

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