IBM i ACS (1.1.9.4) was recently released and has some good new stuff!
IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS) is a software package that provides a platform-independent interface to IBM i systems. The latest version of IBM i ACS is 1.1.9.4, which was released in November 2023. This version includes several enhancements and critical security fixes for the following CVEs: CVE-2023-45182, CVE-2023-45184, and CVE-2023-45185.
Some of the enhancements in this version include:
- Run SQL Scripts: You can now run SQL scripts directly from the Run SQL Scripts dialog box. NOTE this means you will need to check your exit programs to lock SQL access down.
- Column Headings and Labels: You can now add column headings and labels to the CLDOWNLOAD support
It is recommended to upgrade to version 1.1.9.4 as earlier versions may prompt for unexpected credentials when used simultaneously with version 1.1.9.4
If you are using ACS on Windows, you need to update acslaunch_win-XX.exe, acsnative.dll, and acspcoc.exe in addition to updating acsbundle.jar.
You can update ACS using any of the following methods:
- An installation script in the Windows_Application folder
- A configured IBM i location with the command-line plugin “installupdates”
- A configured IBM i location with “Install Update” from the ACS main GUI (available from Help->About, “Check for Updates” when an IBM i location is configured for updates)
Grab the full download from IBM here
or you can download my mirror copies from the IBM i ACS Course.
Install IBM i ACS
IBM-i ACS is JAVA based, so it can be installed on Windows, MAC & Linux devices. The legacy IBM Client Access is no longer supported. IBM Client Access & ACS can both be installed on the same PC and live quite happily next to each other. So what are you waiting for?
