Release notes: Version 21.01 of BMC Compuware Strobe

Date	2021/10/01 00:00

We are releasing version 21.01 of the BMC Compuware Strobe product.

Important

Before you begin installation, we recommend checking Notices for recent release notes, technical bulletins, and flashes. Also, check BMC Support Central for:

Product downloads, patches, and fixes (PTFs)
Product availability and compatibility data

What's new

This section summarizes the changes or new features in this version.

Feature	Description
Measurements for 64-bit applications	Removes RMODE64 attribution incomplete warning message Identifies 64-bit PSWs Maps loaded 64-bit programs Identifies Execution in 64-bit Memory Objects Attributes SVC from 64-bit Programs Attributes Db2 from 64-bit Programs ODBC CAF & RRSAF Connection Toleration for LP64 Verified LP64 support for working storage above the bar in LE programs

Technical notes

This section describes the technical notes applicable to this version:

Global Monitoring atleast requires CES 20.07.02 (iStrobe) to be able to accept the data.
Strobe 21.01 requires Common Parmlib Version 2.
Strobe's QUEUE, GROUP, and AUTOSTROBE data set formats have changed. If you are not starting with new data sets, you must run the migration utility.
Execute the $07ALSTR job during the upgrade to pick up any updates to the data set allocations or startup procedures.

Upgrade considerations

When you upgrade the software see Milestone 4: Configure Strobe — Upgrade in Installation and Configuration Guide.

Downloading the release

The following video (5:57) provides more detailed information about downloading BMC Compuware releases:

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https://www.youtube.com/embed/N7clGZHaO0M

To download this version of the product from the BMC Electronic Product Distribution (EPD) website, follow these steps:

Go to Product Downloads in BMC Support Central.
Important
If the Export Compliance And Access Terms page is displayed, enter the relevant data and click Continue.
Click either of the following interfaces and perform the relevant steps:
- Product Download Tool
  Important
  - On the EPD web page, Licensed Products is selected by default.
  - You must enable pop-ups for this web page in your browser.

- 1. Browse the list of products and click BMC Compuware Strobe. The supported versions of the product are displayed.
    Tips
    You can search for the product in the Search for Product field.
    If you have marked a product as your favorite, click Favorites.
  2. Click 21.01 under the product name.
    A new browser tab opens containing all downloadable files for this version.
  3. Select the necessary files and click Download.

- Legacy EPD Tool
  Important
  On the EPD web page, Products is selected by default.
  1. Browse the list of products and click BMC Compuware Strobe. The BMC Compuware Strobe dialog box is displayed with the Version field set to 21.01.
    Tips
    Type the product name in the Enter product name field and click Go to filter your product.
    If you have marked a product as your favorite, click Show Favorites.
  2. Select the necessary files and click Download.

Installing the release

For information about installing, see Strobe Installation and Configuration Guide.

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