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Attempting to use SPACE CONSTRAINT RELIEF dataclas atribute allocation after a failed multi-striping allocation

To attempt SPACE CONSTRAINT RELIEF single-striping allocation after a failed multi-striping allocation. As the level2 support had explained in PMR 50100,228,631 , when a multi-striped sequential dataset allocation fails ( Sustained Data Rate great...
almost 8 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS SMS 0 Not under consideration

RMM should keep RMM database in sync with VTS and TCCB

We have had several instances over the years where the issuance of an RMM command has resulted in the RMM database being out of sync with the TCDB and VTS volume repository. In general we would like RMM to keep its' repository in sync with the TCD...
almost 5 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS RMM 1 Future consideration

Misc reporting issues with dataset compression and encryption

This RFE is submitted to request corrective actions for the following dataset compression and encryption capabilities in z/OS 2.2 and above.Misc issues:a) There is no documentation for SMS.IND field in IEHLIST LISTVTOC output that describes a valu...
over 6 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Utilities 2 Future consideration

Avoid manual link creation to /bin/env for Node.js

During the installation of Node.js a manual creation of the symlink "ln -s /bin/env /usr/bin/env" is advised.We try to avoid manual changes to the /usr directory provided by IBM.The link could be provided by IBM in the z/OS root filesystem or the ...
about 4 years ago in z/OS / USS 2 Future consideration

Support user-defined symbolics for JCL IF-THEN-ELSE statements

Much greater usability in JCL customization
over 1 year ago in z/OS / BCP_Scheduler 1 Not under consideration

LE should give an error for an attempt to start a new enclave in a single-enclave environment

An LE environment that is set up for a single enclave only will not support an attempt to start a second enclave. Currently, if this is attempted in COBOL, the result is a S0C1 in CEEBPIRA. An APAR is open that will change this to be a U4093-92 ab...
about 3 years ago in z/OS / LE 1 Not under consideration

Enhance System SSL to support Application-Layer Protocol Negotiation (ALPN)

We have written a HTTPS server using the gsk_secure_socket_* family of functions.This server is part of a product used by many customers.HTTP/2.0 uses Application-Layer Protocol Negotiation (ALPN), which is a TLS extension.Therefore, in order for ...
almost 5 years ago in z/OS / SSL 2 Not under consideration

ACEROJOB in IDGACERO not filled for HSM recall, IDGACSSC exit

We are using IGDACSSC SMS exit for retrieving information about the recalls done by HSM. During the recalled data set allocation our IGDACSSC module gets control and we read the IGDACERO control block. The ACEROJOB variable is blank for recall (we...
over 5 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 0 Future consideration

z/OSMF REST API steps should allow multiple return codes as "expected"

zOSMF workflows will not be 100% complete when there is a Failed step. A workflow becoming "complete" is very important when using callable workflows. Values generated for instance variables in the called workflow will not be updated in the callin...
10 months ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 0 Future consideration

DFSORT Y2x fields WTO or SMF field

We need a way to identify all DFSORT job steps using Y2x fields. We want to get away from using 2-digit years and the need to periodically update the Y2PAST/CENTURY/CENTWIN global options. For this we need to take an inventory of what is actually ...
almost 5 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS DFSORT 1 Future consideration