IDMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI
The IDMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI allows you to execute and automate IDMS administration tasks on the mainframe by using a familiar command-line interface.
Use Cases
As a DevOps administrator you can use the plug-in to perform the following tasks:
- List all active IDMS systems on an LPAR and information about a specific system
- View DC log messages
- Issue DCMT and DCUF commands
For more information about the plug-in, see IDMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI.
Software Requirements
Ensure that you meet the following software requirements before you use the plug-in:
- IDMS 19.0 or higher
- IDMS REST API 1.0 or higher
- Zowe CLI v6.6.3 or higher, see How to install
Install the IDMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI from Packages
- Issue the following command:
zowe plugins install @broadcom/idms-for-zowe-cli
- Validate the installed plug-in
zowe plugins validate @broadcom/idms-for-zowe-cli
(Optional) Create a profile to use with the IDMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI
An idms profile can be created to use the IDMS CLI plugin. One can be created by issuing the command:
zowe profiles create idms <profilename> --host <hostname> --port <portnumber> --user <username> --password <password> --datasource <datasourcename>
For a complete description of each of the profile options, issue the command:
zowe profiles create idms --help
Get Started
To get help with the IDMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI, view available command groups and instructions for their use, use the '--help' argument:
zowe idms --help
To display the help in a web browser, use the '--help-web' argument:
zowe idms --help-web
Uninstall the Plug-in
Issue the following command:
zowe plugins uninstall @broadcom/idms-for-zowe-cli