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Allow DFHSM to Migrate bad files with 0 exts

We have come across bad dsns(meaning files that have no lrecl, blocksize, 0 extents and/or are empty).DFHSM will bypass these types of files due to it having 0 extents. What is happening is even though they are still being cataloged. With these fi...
over 3 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 1 Future consideration

SMP/E: Modify SMP/E select panels to process multiple selections

SUBMITTER SECTIONFIT Number: MR0625114613User Marketing Field Requirement Number: SSMVSE99205Title: SMP/E: Modify SMP/E select panels to process multiple selectionsSubmitted By: IBM User Group Relations/Dallas/IBMOriginators Area: UGDIV : S UGGROU...
over 10 years ago in z/OS / SMP/E 3 Future consideration

In RMFIII, Unable to determine CPU Service class joined an enclave that is classified into a different/lower service class

In RMFIII, Unable to determine CPU Service class joined an enclave that is classified into a different/lower service class
over 3 years ago in z/OS / Advanced Data Gatherer 1 Future consideration

strnlen.c support

strnlen.c is a widely available function in open systems/open source. Currently we have to code our way around this not being natively available in z/OS c/c++. strlen.c is available on z/OS and it would be a great enhancement for us if strnlen.c w...
over 3 years ago in z/OS / LE 2 Future consideration

zOSPT - Ability to refresh/synch all XML files from GUI (CP&M - Template refresh)

We were provided an "ExternalVariables.xml" file by IBM that included updates to validation variables for our environment. After we replaced the file in our USS directory we refreshed the Template via the zOSMF/PT GUI, but it did not pick up the c...
over 3 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 1 Future consideration

Enhance z/VM RACF so that digital certificates can be stored in RACF

Please enhance z/VM so that digital certificates can be stored in the RACF database.
over 7 years ago in z/VM 1 Future consideration

Configure RACF on z/VM so it has a RACF command exit

Please enhance RACF on z/VM so it has the equivalent of the IRREVX01 exit point.
over 7 years ago in z/VM 0 Future consideration

VM Snapshot and API access

To make zVM and WAVE more competitive with the virtual server and cloud industry, you should provide more tools and access to zVM. We have the WAVE product but do not find it worth the money without a large toolset. Being able to snapshot Linux vi...
over 7 years ago in z/VM 0 Future consideration

Coordinated change master keys and key storage from TKE workstation

[Request] Create consistent Key Set function from TKE workstation to Domain Group on Linux only environment. [Issue]-Inconsistent master key “SET” operation from TKE workstation on z/Linux only environment-Cannot use “Set, immediate”, because this...
almost 8 years ago in IBM Z and LinuxONE Systems Hardware / Crypto HW 3 Future consideration

Enhance APIs, such as __login_applid() and __pthread_security_np() to support obtaining messgaes from the underlying RACROUTE

RACROUTE VERIFY ENVIR=CREATE provides the ability to return messages back from RACF to the caller of RACROUTE. With the introduction of Multi-Factor Authentication in 2016, these messages provide useful and in some cases essential information back...
almost 4 years ago in z/OS / LE 0 Future consideration

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