cicsdev · IvanHargreaves · Sep 7, 2026 · Sep 7, 2026 · Sep 7, 2026
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # cics-java-liberty-springboot-jdbc
 
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 ## Overview
@@ -9,8 +9,7 @@ This sample demonstrates how to integrate **Spring Boot** with **IBM CICS** usin
 
 The sample is intended both as a runnable example and as an educational reference for developers building enterprise-grade Spring Boot applications with JDBC on CICS Liberty.
 
-## Key Features
-
+**Key Features:**
 - **CICS API Integration:** Direct use of CICS Java APIs for database operations
 - **RESTful Services:** Spring Boot REST endpoints for employee data management
 - **Multi-Module Project:** Separate application and CICS bundle modules
@@ -24,23 +23,22 @@ The sample is intended both as a runnable example and as an educational referenc
 ## Table of Contents
 
 1. [Overview](#overview)
-2. [Key Features](#key-features)
-3. [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
-4. [Downloading](#downloading)
-5. [Design and Architecture](#design-and-architecture)
-6. [Transaction Management](#transaction-management)
-7. [Before You Start: Files to Modify](#before-you-start-files-to-modify)
-8. [Building the Sample](#building-the-sample)
-9. [Deploying to a CICS Liberty JVM server](#deploying-to-a-cics-liberty-jvm-server)
+2. [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+3. [Downloading](#downloading)
+4. [Design and Architecture](#design-and-architecture)
+5. [Transaction Management](#transaction-management)
+6. [Before You Start: Files to Modify](#before-you-start-files-to-modify)
+7. [Building the Sample](#building-the-sample)
+8. [Deploying to a CICS Liberty JVM server](#deploying-to-a-cics-liberty-jvm-server)
     - [CICS Bundle Plugin Deployment (Gradle/Maven)](#cics-bundle-plugin-deployment-gradlemaven)
     - [CICS Explorer SDK Deployment](#cics-explorer-sdk-deployment)
     - [Direct Liberty Application Deployment](#direct-liberty-application-deployment)
     - [Common Bundle Installation Steps](#common-bundle-installation-steps)
-10. [Running the Sample](#running-the-sample)
-11. [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
-12. [License](#license)
-13. [Additional Resources](#additional-resources)
-14. [Contributing](#contributing)
+9. [Running the Sample](#running-the-sample)
+10. [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
+11. [License](#license)
+12. [Additional Resources](#additional-resources)
+13. [Contributing](#contributing)
 
 ---
 
@@ -248,15 +246,13 @@ Before deploying, ensure your CICS region has:
 ```xml
 <featureManager>
     <feature>servlet-6.0</feature>        <!-- Required for Spring Boot 3.x (Jakarta EE 10) -->
-    <feature>pages-3.1</feature>
     <feature>jdbc-4.3</feature>
-    <feature>cicsts:security-1.0</feature> <!-- if CICS security is enabled -->
 </featureManager>
 ```
 
 **Notes:**
 - `servlet-6.0` (Jakarta EE 10) requires CICS TS V6.1 or later for Spring Boot 3.x
-- `cicsts:security-1.0` is automatically added if SEC=YES in SIT
+- `cicsts:core-1.0` is auto-injected by CICS in integrated mode; you do not need to add it manually
 - For `jdbc-4.3`, add `type="javax.sql.DataSource"` to datasource definition
 
 ---
@@ -643,7 +639,7 @@ HTTP 401 Unauthorized
 
 1. **CICS security not configured:**
    - Verify SEC=YES in CICS SIT
-   - Check that `cicsts:security-1.0` feature is in server.xml
+   - `cicsts:security-1.0` is auto-injected by CICS when SEC=YES; you do not need to add it manually
    - Ensure user is defined in RACF/security manager
 
 2. **Liberty security configuration:**

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 plugins
 {
-    id 'org.springframework.boot' version '3.5.8'
+    id 'org.springframework.boot' version '3.5.16'
     id 'io.spring.dependency-management' version '1.1.7'
     id 'java'
     id 'eclipse'
@@ -57,18 +57,18 @@ eclipse
 
 repositories
 {
-	mavenCentral()                
+    mavenCentral()
 }
 
 dependencies
 {
     // CICS TS Maven BOM (version from gradle.properties)
     compileOnly enforcedPlatform("com.ibm.cics:com.ibm.cics.ts.bom:${project.property('cics.bom.version')}")
 
-	// Spring Boot web starter dependency
+    // Spring Boot web starter dependency
     implementation("org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-web")
 
-    // Don't include TomCat in the runtime build, but do put it in WEB-INF so it can be run standalone a well as embedded
+    // Don't include TomCat in the runtime build, but do put it in WEB-INF so it can be run standalone as well as embedded
     providedRuntime("org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-tomcat")
 
     // Spring JDBC Support

@@ -8,6 +8,22 @@
 		<buildCommand>
 			<name>com.ibm.cics.bundle.ui.bundlebuilder</name>
 			<arguments>
+				<dictionary>
+					<key>bundleID</key>
+					<value>cics-java-liberty-springboot-jdbc-bundle</value>
+				</dictionary>
+				<dictionary>
+					<key>majorVersion</key>
+					<value></value>
+				</dictionary>
+				<dictionary>
+					<key>microVersion</key>
+					<value></value>
+				</dictionary>
+				<dictionary>
+					<key>minorVersion</key>
+					<value></value>
+				</dictionary>
 			</arguments>
 		</buildCommand>
 	</buildSpec>

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 // ============================================================================
 // Plugins
 // ============================================================================
-plugins {
+plugins
+{
     id 'com.ibm.cics.bundle' version '1.0.8'
 }
 
@@ -14,13 +15,16 @@ version = '1.0.0'
 // ============================================================================
 // Dependencies
 // ============================================================================
-dependencies {
+dependencies
+{
     // Application WAR from sibling project
     cicsBundlePart project(path: ':cics-java-liberty-springboot-jdbc-app', configuration: 'archives')
 }
 
-cicsBundle {
-    build {
+cicsBundle
+{
+    build
+    {
         defaultJVMServer = project.findProperty("cics.jvmserver") ?: "DFHWLP"
     }
-}
+}
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
   <parent>
     <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
     <artifactId>spring-boot-starter-parent</artifactId>
-    <version>3.5.8</version>
+    <version>3.5.16</version>
     <relativePath/>
   </parent>