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Simplified MNTE_SYSLIST syntax as part of z/OS UNIX REXX mount command

Currently, if a user would like to include MNTE_SYSLIST as a parm in his USS REXX mount command implementation, the user must code the MNTE_SYSLIST as though they are writing assembler code using the mapping described in BPXYMNTE: MNTENTSYSLISTNUM...
over 1 year ago in z/OS / USS 0 Future consideration

Warning issue while coding One IPUT File same as OUPTUT FILE

After execution of IDCAMS / REPRO function on May 01, 23, application reported lost of more than 80K records, because erroneously JOB processes GDG file both as input and output, using DFSORT: 171 //SORTIN DD DSN=RRMX.AM.AM.B02.AMACT.SAM80.BU(0),/...
over 1 year ago in z/OS / DFSMS General/Unknown 1 Future consideration

RACF RVARY password should have additional control point

Please enhance RACF so that the RVARY STATUS & SWITCH passwords are not the sole control point on this command.Alternatively think up an entirely new more 21st century approach to replace the RVARY password with completely.
over 8 years ago in z/OS / RACF 1 Future consideration

DFSMSdss DUMP/Restore NOUCB Volumes

Because of address contraint (one SYSPLEX) we are using multiple MSS. We are using MSS 0 for MetroMirror (aka PPRC) primary devices.We are using MSS 1 for MetroMirror (aka PPRC) secondary devices. We are planning to do consistent Flashcopy for all...
almost 7 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS DSS 0 Future consideration

Allow HEAPZONES LE RTO to be set in CEEBXITA Assembler Exits

As documented in the z/OS Language Environment Programming Guide: You cannot set HEAPZONES at the system level, region level, or in the CEEBXITA assembler user exit interface. This RFE documents the need to allow HEAPZONES to be specified in CEEBX...
almost 7 years ago in z/OS / LE 1 Not under consideration

Support ECDSA Keys in Encryption Facility OPGP

We use Open PGP on z/OS and have an increasing number of 3rd parties sending in ECDSA public keys which we are currently unable to load. Supporting ECDSA keys will provide more options and enhance security.
over 1 year ago in z/OS / Encryption Facility 3 Not under consideration

Allow the LASTCOPY of Copypool backup to expire

Currently, DFHSM will not "EXPIRE" the last copy of a Copypool backup. It flags the tapes as EXPIRE but does not truly expire the tapes. Manual commands must be executed in order to truly expire the backup tapes of the last copy of a copypool.
over 8 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 2 Not under consideration

Please make user created docker volumes available at /media/

Docker volumes I create sometimes need modifications while the docker container it is usually mounted to is down. In my situation, I am running Rocket Terminal Emulator in ZCX container. Rockets upgrade path, requires data manipulation in the moun...
over 1 year ago in z/OS / Container Extensions (zCX) 0 Future consideration

Add System date and time state to List commands in RACF

We have to submit displays of our security database to auditors. Often the displays are not accepted because they lack SYSTEM, DATE and TIME information in the display.
over 1 year ago in z/OS / RACF 1 Not under consideration

USS HealthChecks

We are requesting to add USS health checks to Health Checker for z/OS to validate correct USS configuration and also identify best practices. Some items that we would like checked: (1) Validate permission bits for /etc, /dev, /tmp (i.e. ensure tmp...
over 10 years ago in z/OS / USS 2 Future consideration

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