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Core Infrastructure

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RFE for the limit for number of TCB'SMSVSAM is allowed to generate on z/OS 2.1

System: z/OS 2.1 SMSVSAM..Actor: User needing new feature which prevent from a burst of UNQUIESCE/OPEN of RLS files that brought down smsvsam..Description: In pmr 12534,000,738, customer encountered Abend 092A storage shortage VSAM hung which due ...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS VSAM/RLS 1 Future consideration

Add support for POSIX.1-2001 posix_spawn() and helper functions

Just to avoid any possible confusion, this is not asking for spawn(). The posix_spawn() function and a set of supporting functions provides the user a wrapper around exec/fork and enables them to create child processes with much more control other...
almost 5 years ago in z/OS / LE 0 Future consideration

Define a suffix to the SYSIN DD JESSPOOL dataset name

Sending documentation to IBM using the PDDU option via the incident log, the proxy password is passed via SYSIN DD on the FTP step, After the job submissioin, authorized users can view the SYSIN dd via SDSF on JES spool, but the users's password s...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 3 Future consideration

ISMF & Request to enhance current maximum volume range selection limit of 100 volumes

We want the limit of 100 volumes to be increased to at least 156 volumes.
over 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS ISMF/Naviquest 1 Future consideration

PGAR1010-1366 SMPE certificate expire too early

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: Adnan.CanSubmitters Company: Garanti Teknoloji PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: PGAR1010-1366 SMPE certificate expire too earlyHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: Core TechnologyCurrent Status: RecognizedCl...
almost 10 years ago in z/OS / SMP/E 3 Future consideration

WSHB0410-1332 Improve Diagnosis of native memory leaks - Part 1

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: pela04Submitters Company: SHB PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: WSHB0410-1332 Improve Diagnosis of native memory leaks - Part 1Homework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: WebSphereCurrent Status: RecognizedClosed St...
almost 10 years ago in z/OS / LE 3 Future consideration

PLAC0911-1432 Provide detailed Couple Datasets information for active alternate and spare ones

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: Carles.ArisSubmitters Company: la Caixa PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: PLAC0911-1432 Provide detailed Couple Datasets information for active alternate and spare onesHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: Cor...
almost 10 years ago in z/OS / BCP_XCF/XES 2 Future consideration

PALL1212-1556 OMVS Initialization Errors Go Unnoticed

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: cba2m@allstate.comSubmitters Company: Allstate PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: PALL1212-1556 OMVS Initialization Errors Go UnnoticedHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: Core TechnologyCurrent Status: Recogn...
almost 10 years ago in z/OS / USS 3 Future consideration

WUBS0410-1333 Improve Diagnosis of native memory leaks - Part 2

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: olli@ibmSubmitters Company: UBS PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: WUBS0410-1333 Improve Diagnosis of native memory leaks - Part 2Homework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: WebSphereCurrent Status: RecognizedClosed ...
almost 10 years ago in z/OS / LE 3 Future consideration

Enhanced TSO Message Support Within IKJ56415I

See attached. The basic request is that the IKJ56415I message be enhanced to specify whether the message is being issued for a Password or a Password Phrase. At the current time, the message specifies Password even when a Password Phrase is entered.
almost 10 years ago in z/OS / TSO 2 Future consideration