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z/OSMF

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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...
about 9 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 3 Future consideration

PLAC0711-1423 Simplify procedure to stop/start a Coupling Facility

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: Carles.ArisSubmitters Company: la Caixa PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: PLAC0711-1423 Simplify procedure to stop/start a Coupling FacilityHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: Core TechnologyCurrent Status: ...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 2 Future consideration

z/OSMF to support APIs into Service Management Tools

Need to have z/OSMF API's link to our Service Mangement tool for the workflow task. We use Service Manager 9.3 on a daily basis for our change process and we need to be sure we can incorporate the tool with z/OSMF workflows.
over 9 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 1 Future consideration

z/OSMF cannot reconnect after TCPIP recycle

If TCPIP is recycled, z/OSMF makes no attempt to reconnect after TCPIP resumes and, is ready. It does, however, issue messages:[WARNING ] RMI TCP Accept-0: accept loop for ServerSocket[addr=0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0,port=0,localport=1026] throws and...EDC51...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 2 Not under consideration

Let zOSMF assume that PMR numbers for PDDU are IBM ones?

Hi, When in Incident Management in zOSMF and selecting "Send Diagnostic Data" a PMR number must be entered. It is assumed that the PMR number is not an IBM one unless a box is checked. The default should be that it is an IBM PMR and the checking o...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 1 Future consideration

Enhance "Coordinated Graphical Views for Systems Panel" in z/OSMF V2R1 SPE3+

In the August 29 "System z Mainframe Simplification" workgroup call the "Coordinated Graphical Views for Systems Panel" was presented. By now the view is only a collection of CECs and LPARs including their detail information. There are many more a...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 44 Future consideration

Incident log

The proxy userid and password is visible in the submitted PDUU batch job on spool.
over 9 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 2 Future consideration

z/OSMF Incident Log should support OEM FTP

Customer is running OEM FTP software and want to use this with'Z/OSMF Incident Log',editing the JCL before is not an option for the customer.
almost 10 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 1 Future consideration