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HCD - Use 64-bit virtual storage to print HCD report through CBDJRPTS

CBDJRPTS uses a lot of private area to print HCD reports, reaching a limit where some reports cannot be printed, depending on the size of the IODF. For larger IODFs, we suggest using data spaces or 64-bit virtual storage instead of a private addre...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / HCD 1 Future consideration

z/OSMF should add a link/button to enter edit mode from the view screen

Opening this specifically for "View Software Instance" screen, but it may apply to other view screens too. When opening a Software Instance in view mode (just clicking over the software instance name) a 'View' screen is displayed. There should be ...
almost 2 years ago in z/OS / SMP/E 0 Future consideration

z/OSMF Software Manager should automatically add new target zones

After adding a new target zone to an existing SMPE Environment, it must be manually added to the software instance on z/OSMF (Software Instance > Modify > Systems / Zones > Target Zones > Select...). z/OSMF should automatically refresh...
almost 2 years ago in z/OS / SMP/E 0 Future 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.
almost 2 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

DFSMSdss DEFRAG needs to be able to be cancelled or provide better diagnostic messages

When running DFDSS today, there is still an issue that if a DEFRAG is being run, it cannot be cancelled. This can require other work (Production Batch, STCs, etc.) to have to be cancelled if there are issues with the DEFRAG running. This can creat...
over 6 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS DSS 1 Not under consideration

Surface entire response body when using HWTH_VERBOSE_UNREDACTED

Today HWTH_VERBOSE_UNREDACTED will include the first and last 40 bytes of the response body. Would like a way to have the toolkit surface the entire response body - since the first and last 40 bytes isn't typically that helpful.
almost 2 years ago in z/OS / web enablement toolkit 0 Future 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...
over 3 years ago in z/OS / LE 1 Not under consideration

Opportunity to set the data tier in the DASD subsystems using DFS

At the moment, we have the chance to define all kind of attributes for data sets, by using DFSMS Data Class, Storage Class and Management Class. We need an enhancement for the DFSMS classes, to also control the tiering in the DASD subsystem Now, t...
almost 10 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS SMS 4 Not under consideration

ICH555A error after changing the ICHRDSNT.

This request relates to a shortcoming in the so-called 7 x 24 service that IBM would offer. After adjusting the ICHRDSNT member in which the statistics bit for the backup is enabled, the sysplex must be brought down completelyto exclude the ICH555...
over 5 years ago in z/OS / RACF 3 Not under consideration

Override FTP.DATA at system level

Provide the ability to override FTP.DATA settings at the system level. This would give us the ability to enforce SSL on mainframe FTP client connections going to outbound servers that are not enforcing the use of SSL.There is an existing marketing...
about 9 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 3 Future consideration