Introduction
This document contains essential information for Micro Focus COBOL Server 4.0. It details enhancements, significant changes in behavior or usage, known issues, and resolved issues within this release. It is recommended to review these notes thoroughly before installing the product.
Micro Focus COBOL Server provides the execution environment for applications developed with any IDE variant of Visual COBOL.
Key Information
- What's New: Discover the latest enhancements across various components including Application Server JCA Support, Data File Tools, Docker integration, Enterprise Server features, File Handler, Managed COBOL, OpenESQL, and platform support.
- Significant Changes in Behavior or Usage: Understand how this release might affect existing applications or the way tools are used, with detailed explanations for changes in Code Coverage, Codeset Support, Communications Interface, Data Tools, and more.
- Installation: Find comprehensive guidance on downloading the product, performing basic and advanced installations on both Windows and UNIX systems, and post-installation steps.
- Licensing Information: Learn how to buy and activate licenses, start Micro Focus License Administration, and manage license installations.
- Updates and SupportLine: Access information on obtaining further product support and creating debug files.
Resources
For the latest documentation updates, please visit the Micro Focus SupportLine Web site.