HCL Z and I Emulator for Windows Version 3.0 Readme

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This document contains information supplementary to the online help and the publications, it includes newly added functions, hints, tips, restrictions, and corrections. Refer the Z and I Emulator for Windows Information Center for other considerations when using Z and I Emulator for Windows Version 3.0, and for complete product documentation.

For information on installing HCL Z and I Emulator for Windows, for information about the new features added in this version, refer to the Installation Guide and Quick Beginnings guide.

Names and license terms for third-party components are referenced in license.txt, which is located in the ZIE for Windows installation directory or in the product installation image.

Thank you for choosing Z and I Emulator for Windows Version 3.0.

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What's New in ZIEWIN 3.0
Version 3.0
New Code Signer Certificate

The code signer certificate used to sign the previous versions of HCL Z and I Emulator for Windows software will expire on April 20, 2024. In the current version, the HCL Z and I Emulator for Windows software is signed with a new code signer certificate that is valid up to January 27, 2027.

This certificate is issued to "HCL America Inc." by "DigiCert SHA2 Assured ID Code Signing CA".

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Support for French Locale

In this release, support for French locale is included in the MLS package.

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Removal of HCL Licensing Server Pre-requisite

From this release onwards, configuration of the HCL Z and I Emulator for Windows with HCL Licensing Server (CLLS) is not required to use the product.

For more information on configuring the Z and I Emulator for Windows, refer to HCL ZIE License Manager.

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Fixes for APARs and Internal defects

This release contains fixes for APARs and internal defects.

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Z and I Emulator for Windows Information Center

Find documentation and links to other resources at the Z and I Emulator for Windows Information Center.

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System Requirements

For information about hardware and software requirements for installing Z and I Emulator for Windows, refer to the System Requirements for Z and I Emulator for Windows.

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Installation Instructions

For instructions on how to install Z and I Emulator for Windows, refer to the Installation Guide for ZIEWin.

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HCL Software Support

For support information and managing product cases, refer to the HCL Software Customer Support Portal..

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ZIE for Windows Blogs

For additional information on Z and I Emulator for Windows, read through the blogs and articles on 'Z and I Emulator for Windows' available on the ZIE for Windows Blogs.

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