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Increase TCPIP trace BUFSIZE to CTRACE max value

Increase the TCPIP BUFSIZE found in PARMLIB(CTIEZB00) to allow for the newer higher value supported by the CTRACE macro. TCPIP currently invokes CTRACE with BUFMAX of 1024M. CTRACE now supports 2047M.
over 7 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

Add MBCS support to FTP

Need to be able to translate MBCS files like UTF-8 files on PC's to a compatible CMS file structure. Input Files like this: A2017/02/06 10:10:56 J'aurais donc dû USA 2/7UNIMASA2017/02/06 10:10:56 CPEQUEÑOS GIGANTES USA 2/8UNIMASA2017/02/06 10:10:5...
over 7 years ago in z/VM 0 Future consideration

snmp command syntax processor could be improved

The fault was mine. I misinterpreted the explanation of the -a parameter on the snmp command. It implies that an IP address should be coded after the -a. The syntax diagram for snmp is correct, but the explanation of the -a parameter is confusing....
over 7 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

Enhance Sysplex Autonomics and IPSec message enhancements

We are asking for the following enhancements to messaging 1) if so many decapsulation errors are seen outside of a recent key refresh or TCPIP stop a WTO message be issued to the console so our automation can alert us of this issue and we can take...
over 7 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

ISRLEMX Needs to handle source and copy concat differently

ISRLEMX has a design flaw. It is possible to have a program name and a macro or copy element by the same name. In our case we have a COBOL program, ABC, which does a copy for ABC. The copybook ABC is NOT another copy of program ABC. However, becau...
almost 8 years ago in z/OS / ISPF 2 Not under consideration

Option to Change Default Installation Radio Button in ZOSMF Config Assistant

Our team uses z/OSMF Communication Server Configuration Assistant to implement at-tls, ids, and ipsec policy on z/OS 2.2 Communications Server. We would like the option to determine the default radio button chosen when on the configuration install...
almost 8 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 0 Not under consideration

Support for Diffie-Hellman in the crypto coprocessor cards (CEXnC)

We call in our CICS applications external webservices and external http requests, which are hosted at external Partners, means there is a http conversation between CICS and an external Partner, in which CICS has the role Client. For security reaso...
almost 8 years ago in IBM Z and LinuxONE Systems Hardware / Crypto HW 2 Future consideration

Provide TCSR CER SEF values for listners on static VIPAs

System: z/OS Communication ServerActor: User requesting new information Currently only Distributed DVIPAs provide information about how well a server is handling/responding to incoming connections. There is no information on how a port for a stati...
almost 8 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 0 Not under consideration

Calculation of ECC public key from private key

An ECC private key in the clear is derived by some function and will be used later for signatures. The corresponding ECC public key can be calculated from the private key.This function is probably available in the Crypto Express 5 cards of IBM, bu...
almost 8 years ago in IBM Z and LinuxONE Systems Hardware / Crypto HW 8 Not under consideration

STP ETS scheduled syncronization feature request

To keep multiple STP networks (at different geographical locations) synchronized in parallel to any adjustments in time from the ETS (External Time Server) we need to be able to specify the occurrences that the PTS quarries the ETS. o This can eit...
almost 8 years ago in IBM Z and LinuxONE Systems Hardware / HMC/Support Element (SE) 2 Not under consideration

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