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Add Dataset support to the SDBM backend

Don't see that recomendation from https://ibmsecurity.ideas.ibm.com/ideas/AMDS-I-334 that new RFE has been opened.But we're interested of same feature to handle racf dataset profiles from SDBM backend. z/OS 2.4 has added DATASET support to the R_A...
about 2 years ago in z/OS / LDAP 0 Planned for future release

ICHPWX01 and IRRPWREX sample files for RACF on zVM

We need sample ICHPWX01 and IRRPWREX sample files so that we can code the REXX exec to comply with our specific password security requirements.
over 5 years ago in z/VM 4 Planned for future release

Allow PAV alias addresses in subchannel sets other than 0

PAVs must current be in subchannel set 0. We have a shortage of LCUs and would like to match the z/OS configurations.
almost 7 years ago in z/VM 0 Planned for future release

Provide SET IGGCAT=xx to dynamically change catalog options

Allowing a SET IGGCAT=xx would allow a user to dynamically change catalog options without having to restart the catalog address space (CAS). SSMVSE14003
about 8 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 1 Planned for future release

SDSF XDC Panel Include DD name or DSID

Currently when using XDC to print output from a job in SDSF it only displays the JOBNAME and JOBNUMBER. This is fine if you are only using it once. However, if you have multiple XDC commands going on at one time, then when you hit ENTER, it is not...
about 8 years ago in z/OS / SDSF 1 Planned for future release

IDCAMS: DEFINE RECATALOG for multivolume dataset with volcount > 2 in order to the filesequence and all volumes

Recatalog the multivolume dataset in wrong order and or less volumes the dataset is corrupted but the IDCAMS has returncode=0.
over 2 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 0 Planned for future release

zVM support dynamic activation of non subchannel set 0 devices

A VM LPAR supports one CSS but it can be 0,1,2,3 but only supports one SS via HCD - 0. Add support for additional SS
over 7 years ago in z/VM 1 Planned for future release

RMM SEARCHDATASET/SEARCHVOLUME with WRITEDATE enhancement

Our customer had requested FITS MR0502135119 and OA45286 for CRDATE was created. This enables to specify creation time as a criteria in the RMM SEARCHVOLUME/SEARCHDATASET subcommands. But now our customer would like to want the enhancement for WRI...
over 6 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS RMM 0 Planned for future release

HMC - display timestamp of last successful logon to user

When a user logs on to an HMC, there is no indication displayed to the user of their last successful logon to the device.
about 5 years ago in IBM Z and LinuxONE Systems Hardware / HMC/Support Element (SE) 0 Planned for future release

Long Reach Required for OSA-Express7S 25GbE and 25GbE RoCE

Support for Long Reach fiber (Single Mode) is required on z15 25GbE RoCE and OSA Express7S.
about 4 years ago in IBM Z and LinuxONE Systems Hardware / I/O and Networking 4 Planned for future release

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