CA Simplifies Product Names
Beginning January 30, 2007, CA is simplifying its product names. Our intention is to describe our products by what they enable you and your business to accomplish. Some names have already changed; others will change over the next 12-18 months as part of the planned development cycle. There is nothing you need to do. We have established a dedicated site at ca.com/productnames as a resource center where you'll find additional information such as frequently asked questions, customer service numbers, and a list of current product names and former names.

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You talked. We listened. Coming Soon: The New "CA Support OnLine" Site
As part of a comprehensive long-term program to improve the way we provide you with support, we're pleased to let you know we debuted a new CA Technical Support site at
CA WORLD®. This new site, built from the ground up with Customer input and suggestions, provides the foundation for a number of current and future improvements.

Read on to find out what this means for you as a CA Customer and what it means for you as an E-News subscriber.

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Announcing CA ERwin® Modeling Suite r7.2
On Monday, June 18, CA announced that the newest release of CA ERwin® Data Modeler supports database professionals with improved productivity and control for Microsoft SQL Server. Read the full announcement here. To read what's new in the latest release of the
CA ERwin Modeling Suite (formerly AllFusion® Modeling Suite) and instructions for how to download, please read the announcement posted to SupportConnect^SM on May 23, 2007.

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CA Sofware Change Manager Interface for DB2 for z/OS
(Formerly Known as Endevor® Option for DB2)
If you are a customer of the Endevor option for DB2, then this is the news you have been waiting for. A new release of this option is currently undergoing the final stages of development and will be entering beta testing soon.

This new release marks a significant change from earlier releases - by using the DB2 object management engine of CA's RC/Migrator® and RC/Compare™ products. This will mean that future development efforts in support of new versions of DB2 can be concentrated in one area.

The most important change for you, the customer, is that the latest Endevor option for DB2, now known as CA Software Change Manager Interface for DB2 for z/OS will support ALL IBM supported versions of DB2 for z/OS as of December 2006. If you are interested in knowing more about this exciting new development, please contact me directly (phil.grainger@ca.com) or if you have an interest in possibly joining the beta program then please drop a line to Mohan Kumar (mohan.kumar@ca.com) or visit: supportconnectw.ca.com/public/beta/scmidb27/scmidb27beta.asp.

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Hypers UUTF274, URRF246, UORF141, and UFLF197 Resolve PEA ZUTF157
Hyper UUTF274 - Unicenter® Common Component for r11.5 for DB2 for z/OS
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=UUTF274

Hyper URRF246 - Unicenter® Rapid Reorg® for r11.5 for DB2 for z/OS
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=URRF246

Hyper UORF141 - Unicenter® Online Reorg for r11.5 for DB2 for z/OS
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=UORF141

Hyper UFLF197 - Unicenter® Fast Load™ for r11.5 for DB2 for z/OS
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=UFLF197

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Hypers for Unicenter® Detector® for r11.5 for DB2 for z/OS
Hyper UDTF232 - Unicenter Detector for r11.5 for DB2 for z/OS
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=UDTF232

Hyper UDTF219 - Unicenter Detector for r11.5 for DB2 for z/OS
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=UDTF219

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Product Tips for Unicenter® Database Management Solutions for DB2 for z/OS
Product Tip: How do I create a compare strategy, analyze it, and execute it all in one batch job?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=QI89159

Product Tip: How do you manage Unique Constraints when templating a table?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC426789

Product Tip: Why is PLA going back so far into the DB2 logs?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=QI89108

Product Tip: Executing Unicenter® Log Analyzer® for DB2 UDB for z/OS (PLA) where the ARCHLOG1 dataset is migrated or not unavailable resulting in an allocation error. How to divert PLA to use the ARCHLOG2 logs instead?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=QI89103

Product Tip: What is the best way to code Reorg jobs that are processing individual multiple parts of a tablespace but not all parts?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=QI88980

Product Tip: How can I change the default Model JCL Parameters that are displayed when setting up the various utility jobs?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=QI88789

Product Tip: Performance is sub par while using SHRLEVEL CHANGE copy on the CADB or PTDB database using wildcarding: PTDB* or CADB*. SHRLEVEL REFERENCE performs much better. Why the disparity?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=QI88788

Product Tip: How do I override the product specific standard defaults of PFU parms when the parm is not specified in the job?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=QI88782

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Product Tips for Unicenter® Database Management Solutions for IMS for z/OS
Product Tip: DBA abends with ABEND=S000 U4004 REASON=00000000 and these additional error messages: IDI2302E MODULE "IDIDBAE " COULD NOT BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARY WITH DD NAME "STEPLIB/JOBLIB".IDI5601E A DBA ENVIRONMENT ERROR HAS OCCURRED - CODE = 2DGX,00000008 - PLEASE CALL COMPUTER ASSOCIATES. Why?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=QI89201

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Product Tips for AllFusion® Modeling Solutions
Product Tip: Enhanced SQL Server 2005 editors in AFEDM 7.2

With the release of AllFusion® ERwin® Data Modeler v. 7.2, MS SQL Server 2005 is now fully supported. It includes all relational aspects of this database and many new editors have been added to support those features and functionalities. However, the table editor, index editor, and other editors related to storage parameters need a special mention. The purpose of this document is to introduce these new SQL Server 2005 editors and outline the changes made in this release.
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC426980

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FAQs for AllFusion® Modeling Solutions
Why are my Attribute Names in Upper Case instead of mixed case when I create a Column on the Physical Side of a model, even if I have my Logical Attributes Case set to none
(Tools | Names | Model Naming Options...Logical Tab)?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC422925

I am trying to export an AllFusion® ERwin® data model to AllFusion® Gen using the new imbedded Meta Integration Bridge. I get the following error: 'MIMB Error; No information received from MIMB' and then the tool abends.
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC422926

Why are there two 'Generate' boxes in the Oracle Index Editor?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC422927

When a user attempts to connect to a SQL Server 2000 database, they receive an error "Incorrect Syntax near "<numeric value>..."
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC423538

In the Model Explorer, the attribute or column order does not reflect the attribute or column order change in the model display. However, v. 414 Service Pack 3 does. R7's attribute or column order is always appearing in alphabetical order.
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC423539

How do I set up a column as a Hexadecimal type (for bit data) in AllFusion® ERwin® Data Modeler for an ISeries model?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC423543

What permissions are required to Reverse Engineer or Complete Compare against an Oracle 10g database?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC424026

What is the criteria that AllFusion ERwin Data Modeler uses to infer primary keys, foreign keys, and relationships during a Reverse Engineer?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC424027

Why do changes made to the Logical model like Column Name and Datatype not appear in the Physical model when using the API, but the same steps work fine if they are made using AllFusion ERwin Data Modeler itself?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC424531

How do I use Complete Compare / Sync with Model Source to match up a logical entity and a physical table when they don't align in the Resolve Differences screen?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC424533

While Reverse Engineering Oracle 10g, I receive the error "ORA-00904: invalid identifier". I am able to complete the Reverse Engineer process however no tables appear in my model.
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC424534

When I Forward Engineer, how can I only generate the triggers for the tables within my subject area?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC425256

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FAQs for Unicenter® Database Management Distributed Database Tools
Why am I seeing "<no data>" for all scans on the Insight™ Summary page when I received no errors during the installation of the Knowledge Agent for UNIX?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC426806

How do I know that the license for TSReorg™ product is valid?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC426812

Why am I not able to see my caiSqlA2 agent in the 2D map on a WIN2003 server machine after upgrading from casqlagent?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC426813

Does turning on the "Shrink Table" option affect my existing Storage Parameter settings?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC426814

Why is the size of the download file so small (around 70KB) for CA TSreorg 11.2?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC426967

Why is the size of the download file so small (around 70KB) for CA Fast Unload® 11.2?
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC426969

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Help Improve the Documentation for the AllFusion® ERwin® Data Modeling Suite
In our continuing effort to improve product, we are asking Modeling Suite customers to provide feedback about our documentation. The attached documentation survey provides a valuable opportunity for you to help us create documentation that better satisfies your needs.

The results of this survey will be carefully reviewed and analyzed by the Modeling Suite documentation team. We will try to incorporate as many comments and suggestions as possible.

Your participation is very important to us.

Please click on the following link to begin this brief survey.
www.casurveys.com/wsb.dll/135/modeling_suite.htm

Thank you for your time and assistance and please forward this email to any other Modeling Suite users in your organization.

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Product Line Community - Modeling
The Product Line Community (PLC) is a global virtual CA customer community that is focused on our Modeling solutions. The PLC provides a forum for bilateral communication between CA and users of CA solutions - enhancing the users' experience while leveraging CA Technology. The PLC model is to act as an umbrella community, over the local user groups, to ensure all CA Modeling users have equal access to all organizations within CA (including Development, Product Management, etc.). Along with quarterly webcasts with CA and a Listserv available, we will be establishing a forum for PLC members as well as other activities exclusive to the PLC - Modeling community.

Not a PLC member yet? Please use the registration instructions below:

• Go to the causergroups.ca.com.
• Click on "Join Today" located in the lower right corner.
• At the drop down menu, select "PLC - Modeling".
• Enter your information.
• Submit registration.

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Unicenter® Database Management Solutions for DB2 and IMS Tools
Service Pack Buckets
Unicenter Database Management Solutions for DB2 and IMS Tools Service Pack Buckets Service Pack, Preventive Maintenance, and Preventive Service Planning buckets are now available for the DB2 and IMS tools!

The Service Pack Bucket contains all PTFs that have been released as part of a Service Pack. It provides a quick and easy way to download full Service Packs from our support website, eliminating the need to order physical tapes as new maintenance releases are made available. The Preventive Maintenance Bucket contains all PTFs that have been generated since the last Service Pack was released. The Preventive Service Planning (PSP) bucket containing hiper PTFs, and PTFs resolving PE PTFs, is also still available.

The DB2 Service Pack, Preventive Maintenance, and PSP buckets are located on the Unicenter® DB2 Products for DB2 for z/OS support page at supportconnectw.ca.com/public/db2/db2_supp.asp.
The IMS Service Pack, Preventive Maintenance, and PSP buckets are located on the Unicenter® IMS Utilities Solutions Pack support page at supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ims/ims_supp.asp.
On each support page, choose the "Detailed Service Pack Information" link under the "Solutions & Patches" heading, then choose from the links under the "PTFs Since Last Service Pack" or "Service Pack Download" headings.

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Important Changes to the CA DB2 Display Services
The initial feedback from the r11.5 user community has been favorable with regard to our strategy for supporting long object names. As a result of broad, world-wide adoption of the r11.5 release, we have received a great deal of feedback regarding our display services and have received some suggestions for improvement of these services. We are currently working on implementing some of these improvements and plan on having these available as a PTF after our next service pack. For the full article, please visit:
supportconnect.ca.com/sc/redir.jsp?reqPage=search&searchID=TEC413684.

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AllFusion® CA-File Master™ Plus for IMS Beta Announcement
Do you have IMS in your shop?

If so, are you aware that CA has developed a new IMS product that complements AllFusion CA-File Master Plus?

AllFusion CA-File Master Plus for IMS is a robust z/OS data management product that provides enhanced capabilities for IBM's IMS Database Management System in both an online ISPF interface and through batch commands. AllFusion CA-File Master Plus for IMS provides a set of powerful and easy-to-use tools for manipulating IMS databases, including segment selection filtering as well as data display and modification using COBOL or PL/I layouts.

Since AllFusion CA-File Master Plus for IMS is not yet in General Availability status, you may register for this beta by visiting
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/cabetas-programlist.asp
or contact the CA beta team to learn more (corpbeta@ca.com).

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DB2 9 Features Survey
CA is committed to providing the highest level of quality in our products and services. Since soliciting customers' opinions is key to satisfying their real needs, we are currently conducting a survey to help us plan how our products will continue to leverage IBM's DB2 9 for z/OS.

This latest version offers considerable changes and many new features - but which are most important to you? In other words, which features or improvements provide the added value that will cause you to move to DB2 9?

Please take the online survey regarding selected DB2 9 features at www.casurveys.com/wsb.dll/56/db2_9.htm. Note that this survey does not comprise a definitive list of new features, but rather concentrates on those items new to DB2 9 that may have an impact on tools development. Your feedback is most appreciated and will be used as direct input into our development process.

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AllFusion® ERwin® Data Modeler Documentation Survey
Help Improve the Documentation for the AllFusion® ERwin® Data Modeling Suite.

Thank you for your responses to our Modeling Suite documentation survey. We appreciate your comments and want you to know ... We Hear You. We want you to know that we take your comments seriously and appreciate your time and effort.

Your responses have indicated some common areas of concern, and we will implement as many of your suggestions for improvement as possible. As a result of your feedback, we are confident that as we move forward, the Modeling Suite documentation will be updated and improved to serve you better. Once again, thank you.

If you have not had an opportunity to take this survey, please click the following link: www.casurveys.com/wsb.dll/135/modeling_suite.htm.

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Help Ensure the Success of Your MS SQL Server Deployments
The integration of CA's ERwin® Data Modeler with Microsoft's Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Professionals brings together an industry-leading heterogeneous database design product with a focused MS SQL Server development and life cycle management environment to provide a rigorous platform from which you can manage the development and deployment of MS SQL Server applications. To learn more, visit ca.com/erwin/msdn.

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Road Maps
Unicenter® Database Management Solutions for DB2 for z/OS at:
supportconnectw.ca.com/premium/db2/common/infodocs/db2_roadmap.pdf.

Unicenter® Database Management Solutions for IMS at:
supportconnectw.ca.com/premium/ims/common/infodocs/ims_roadmap.pdf.

AllFusion® Modeling Solutions at:
supportconnectw.ca.com/premium/erwin/infodocs/erwin_roadmap.pdf.

Unicenter® Database Management Distributed Database Tools at:
supportconnectw.ca.com/premium/manageit/infodocs/manageit-roadmap.pdf.

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