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Add IP and Ports information into new LOGSTRINGX field

Please update all SERVAUTH code so that wherever LOGSTRING is specified the data is also added to the new LOGSTRINGX field.
over 6 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 0 Not under consideration

request a solution for OA26512: MR1022132619

DFHSM shutdown after ARCCTL TASK abended. For further information look at the PMR.The recommended action from IBM was to open this RFE.
about 10 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 3 Not under consideration

Change the TCP/IP Base Resolver Configuration search order

Move DEFAULTTCPIPDATA so it comes before SYS1.TCPPARMS(TCPDATA) in the TCP/IP Base Resolver Configuration search order.
about 10 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 6 Not under consideration

IKED Messages to SYSLOGD need to use priorty class

IKED Messages all logging to the same priority for SYSLOGD daemon instead of logging between debug, info and err messages.
almost 7 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

JCL syntax checking for AVGREC=U with SPACE=(CYL|TRK)

It is currently acceptable to have AVGREC=U and SPACE=CYL, but going to a secondary volume, the allocation changes to TRK. This can cause more than 59 volumes to be used, causing the job to fail. When job is going through conversion,this scenario ...
almost 7 years ago in z/OS / BCP_Scheduler 1 Not under consideration

Metadata for certificates

For certificates, would like metadata that identifies things such as who the cert. was sent to.
over 10 years ago in z/OS / RACF 4 Not under consideration

Scripting

- Logical Separation- Independence from HW, FW, OS, etc- Ability to combine multiple CCA commands
over 10 years ago in IBM Z and LinuxONE Systems Hardware / Crypto HW 2 Not under consideration

Allow NETACCESS to control down to the PORT level

In addition to the functionality given with NETACCESS, add control at the PORT level.
over 10 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 5 Not under consideration

Enhancement to DISPLAY TCPIP NETSTAT PORTL - Add Range

Enhance the TCPIP DISPLAY command for NETSTAT,PORTList to include the ability to specify a RANGE. Some examples of the command syntax: D TCPIP,,NETSTAT,PORTL,PORT=14000-14500 Or D TCPIP,,NETSTAT,PORTL,PORT=14000,MAX=500 Or maybe D TCPIP,,NETSTAT,P...
over 10 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

ICE002I and RC=00

Sort step that post msg: ICE002I should not end with RC=00
over 10 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS DFSORT 2 Not under consideration