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Support additional headers in unsuccessful z/OSMF API requests

Currently when the z/OSMF API responds with a request status other that 200, additional headers are not included. This can be an issue if you are working with cross site requests as the required CORS headers are not included in the server response...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 0 Future consideration

Add RAS Functionality to the NFS Server

I am running a parallel sysplex with two CPC's. These CPC's are in two separate buildings and each CPC backs up the other one. My concern is the NFS server is not restart-able using Automatic Restart Management(ARM). So in a fail-over it must be m...
about 9 years ago in z/OS / Network File System (NFS) 1 Future consideration

Add Scheduling of Real Resources to JES2

Provide a JES2 facility to schedule jobs based upon their real resource requirements and the current availability of those resources in the system. The facility must extend to a Multi-Access Spool environment. The system (not the operator or syste...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / JES2 1 Future consideration

PSHB0506-965 APPLY sysmods by age

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: bean02Submitters Company: SHB PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: PSHB0506-965 APPLY sysmods by ageHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: Core TechnologyCurrent Status: Closed Status: Session: Requirement Value C...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / SMP/E 2 Future consideration

z/OSMF Support to Provide Resource Inventory Managementy

When using Ansible or other orchestration technologies it would be helpful to have z/OSMF CP&M act as a resource manager for resources on z/OS. Ideally, having z/OSMF enable the following functions: 1. Provide a unique ID to associate multiple...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / z/OSMF 2 Future consideration

Need BYPASSACS option for Migrate Volume(xxxxxx) Move

When using the DFSMShsm new function to do MIGRATE VOLUME(xxxxxx) MOVE, we need a possibility to bypass ACS routines so that manually or JCL-assigned SMS-classes are retained for datasets on selected volumes. The parameter BYPASSACS could be added...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 3 Future consideration

zVM Flashcopy processing using XRC Mirrored volumes

When executing a CP FLASHCOPY process for dasd volumes (Cyl 1 - END), in an XRC mirrored environment, errors occur if the target dasd volume is a XRC Primary volume. The IBM Storage and VSE Support team provide STF a list of all dasd volumes the c...
over 4 years ago in z/VM 0 Future consideration

Change key run-time services routines Language Environment to enable time virtualization software

Time virtualization software like ASG Technologies ValidDate, IBM HourGlass and Compuware Xpediter/Xchange must front-end the operating system Time Service routines and Language Environment runtime to allow users to test applications with future d...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / LE 0 Future consideration

Granularity of protection of the FIRST, ADD-PART, COMPLETE phases of key part import

A UL assessor, examining the 4767/CEX5S card for certification for use by the Australian Banking industry, was very interested in our "dual control" capabilities. We have a good story when a TKE is in play (via ACPs and authorities), but the story...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / ICSF 0 Future consideration

LDAP z/OS - Referential integrity plug-in

Implement a Referential integrity plug-in like available in ITDS for other platforms. http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSVJJU_6.3.0/com.ibm.IBMDS.doc/admin_gd558.htm%23ri
over 9 years ago in z/OS / LDAP 1 Future consideration

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