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Communications Server

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    Obviate need for base register when using EZASMI interface

    Right now use of the EZASMI interface to TCP/IP sockets programming requires a base register. It would be nice if that were not the case because it hampers development of baseless programs. I'd find it reasonable if a solution were provided based ...
    almost 5 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

    "Install multiple" must be available in all dialogs

    In "Network Configuration Assistant" the new "install multiple" feature is missing in some dialogs. How to recreate: change set, New --> Reusable Config. Change something (e.g. new port reservation), save, validate against baseManage Change Set...
    over 6 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 2 Not under consideration

    Allow multiple Jobnames per rule in AT-TLS Policy. Mask won't work for jobs like J363100, J491001. J* will pull in all jobs.

    1. A bank has provided 3 different client server certificates in addition to the usual server certificates. 2. Different applications FTP to the bank from a z/OS Lpar using a batch JCL. Mainframe is the client. 3. For each of the FTP job, we need ...
    over 7 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

    CommServer-z/OS 1.13 - cssmtp - Log Output during startup

    We started the CSSMTP with a defined LOGLEVEL Value of "7" (default) and we have seen 491 Lines written to Logfile during startup and additionally another 743 Lines while shutdown. Everything is fine ! In case we set LOGLEVEL to "0" we see 467 Lin...
    almost 12 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 2 Not under consideration

    Display version of USSTABLE, INTERPRET and LOGMODE table

    Users have difficulty knowing which version of the various VTAM tables are actually being loaded by VTAM.
    over 2 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

    Add Detailed message information for FTP error return codes into FTP message stream vs. having to lookup in the IP Messages & Codes

    All users of FTP services for Z/OS communicationns server would benefit not to mention reduced ticket volume for IBM support - fully beneficial in reducing issues and quicker resolution on any FTP issues.
    over 2 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

    Provide similar syntax checking for TN3270, PAGENT, SYSLOGD, FTP configuration members to that provided for TCPIP profiles.

    Syntax checking is currently available for VTAMLST members and for TCPIP profile members (or elements thereof). Can this be expanded to include TN3270, PAGENT, SYSLOGD and FTP (possibly others) to minimise the likelihood of deploying definitions c...
    over 6 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

    Support the using of a DRVIPA within the sysplex for both source and destination VIPAs

    There is the restriction of not using DRVIPA within the sysplex for both source and destination VIPAs. Basically it is possible to confige a DRVIPA within the sysplex for both source and destination VIPAs, which is eligible in some special cases. ...
    about 8 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

    Option to set HLQ/datasetname in NCA for installing obey files of change sets

    After configuring change sets in NCA, it is necesary to install the obey files created by the NCA. As HLQ the user id of the administrator is used (userid.TCPPARMS). An option to set this HLQ/datasetname would be helpful to prevent me to set this ...
    11 months ago in z/OS / Communications Server 0 Future consideration

    Enable RACF-DELEGATED (Nested ACEE) Support for SERVAUTH EZB.PORTACCESS SAF calls

    Need SERVAUTH PORT access checks to support RACF-DELEGATED feature so that access to TCP port 20 (FTP's active data port) can be limited to only the FTP daemon's user ID using the SAF keyword on the PORT statement in the TCPIP profile. This suppor...
    over 10 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 2 Not under consideration

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