Troubleshooting Guide

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Preparing to call HCL Support

If you have followed the procedures outlined previously for the type of Web browser you are using and have determined that you need HCL assistance to solve your problem, then complete this HCL support checklist. The following is a list of the information that the HCL Support Center may need to help diagnose your problem. You can print a copy of this list, and then fill in the blanks, before contacting HCL for service.

Description of the problem and the environment

  1. Problem Summary:

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  2. Z and I Emulator for Web version, release, and manufacturing refresh level_______________________________________.

    To determine the Z and I Emulator for Web version, release, and manufacturing refresh level, click Help > About Z and I Emulator for Web from the session window. The About window displays. Look at the number on bottom of the About window. The number, in 0.0.0-B00000000, determines the version, release and manufacturing refresh level. For example, you may see 6.0.3-B20000814, where:

  3. If you are using the Z and I Emulator for Web Administration client, is the client on the same machine as the Z and I Emulator for Web Service Manager or is it on a remote machine? _________________
  4. Type of emulation being used:  TN3270_______ TN5250_______  VT________ CICS________ 3270 print _____ 5250 print________  FTP________
  5. Are you using the default interface (the "green screen") or the Alternate Terminal interface?_______________________
  6. If you are using Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, are you logged onto the machine with administrative authority? ________
  7. If your web browser is configured to use proxies, what are the proxy settings?

    HTTP: ____________________________________

    Socks: ____________________________________

    Secure: ____________________________________

    FTP: ____________________________________

    Gopher: ____________________________________

    WAIS: ____________________________________
  8. Are there any messages posted in the Java Console?  See Java Console for instructions on how to display the Java Console in the Netscape or Internet Explorer browsers.
  9. Does the problem occur regularly or only some of the time? _________
  10. Does the problem occur with Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, or both? __________
  11. Does the problem fail on specific levels of the browser with specific JVM levels?_________
  12. Does the problem occur for all users, on all operating systems or just specific operating systems?_________
  13. Does the problem occur when you are logged on to the client workstation as an Administrator or user without restrictions to the directories or Windows registry? ________
  14. Does the problem exist in both the Download and clients? _________
  15. What operating system are you using? _____________
  16. On a Windows platform, you can determine the operating system you are using by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel > System. The first screen of the System selection displays information about your operating system

  17. What browser versions are you using to run the Z and I Emulator for Web client:

    INTERNET EXPLORER ________________

    NETSCAPE ________________

    OTHER ________________

  18. You can determine the version of browser you are using by selecting HELP on the Browser toolbar and then selecting About Internet Explorer or About Netscape.

  19. Does this problem occur on specific screens or all screens?_______________________________________

    Steps to recreate:
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  21. Do you have an old version of the client or Administration client installed?

    If so, remove it by using the Remove client function under Utilities on the dashboard.html page.

  22. What type of security is being used? SSL or TLS only_____ Server Authentication_____ Client Authentication_____ Native Authentication_____ Express Logon_____
  23. What type of certificate?  CA______ Self Signed _________
  24. Type of Z and I Emulator for Web client: Cache____ Download____ DebugCache____ DebugDownload____
  25. What type of Web server is being used? ______________________
  26. What is the Web server's Name ________ Version __________ and release ______ ?
  27. What operating system is being used for the Z and I Emulator for Web server? ___________________
  28. What level of JVM is running on the machine where the Z and I Emulator for Web Service Manager is running?

    To determine the JVM level, issue the command Java -fullversion at a command prompt ____________

  29. Is the Z and I Emulator for Web Redirector being used? _____________________
  30. Is the Z and I Emulator for Web Configuration Servlet being used? ______________
  31. Is the HTML file being used a product of the Deployment Wizard? __________
  32. What ports do the Z and I Emulator for Web client and server use?
  33. What TN3270/5250 server are you using? Name______________ Version_______ and release ___________
  34. Is the TN3270/5250 server on the same machine as the Z and I Emulator for Web server?   _______
  35. Describe the Network Environment:

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  36. Are you experiencing problems with 5250 host printing?  Use the following checklist for contacting customer service.  Check the following:
    1. Z and I Emulator for Web Version
    2. Telnet server
    3. Client platforms
    4. What type of printer is being used ? (HP, Lexmark, etc)
    5. Is it a local or networked attached printer?
    6. How many users are experiencing this problem?
    7. Are Customized Objects being used with 5250 printer sessions?
    8. Is SSL being used with printer sessions?
    9. How were the sessions created? (Deployment Wizard, etc.)
    10. Has printing worked before now?
  37. Are you experiencing problems with 3270 host printing? Use the following checklist for contacting customer service. Check the following:
    1. Z and I Emulator for Web Version
    2. Telnet server
    3. Client platforms
    4. Browser and JVM level
    5. Local or networked attached printers?
    6. Are you trying to do a print screen?
    7. What type of printer are you using? (HP, Lexmark, and so forth)
    8. Are you using a PDT?
    9. Are you using LUs?
      • If so, what type of LU (Explicit or Implicit)?
      • What type of server are you using for the LUs?
    10. Are you using SSL?
    11. What platform are the clients using (such as Windows 98, 2000, NT)?
    12. Are you using associated printer sessions?
    13. Are you using Native windows printing?
    14. How many users are affected by this printer problem?
    15. What is the printer buffer size with in the Z and I Emulator for Web configuration sessions?
    16. Take a screen shot of the Z and I Emulator for Web session properties panel.
    17. Has printing worked before now?

Please have these files ready to share with your support representative:

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