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simplfy system z HW-logging

merge all logs of a system z server to one, to make it easier to identify issues
over 5 years ago in IBM Z and LinuxONE Systems Hardware / HMC/Support Element (SE) 1 Not under consideration

The EXPDT retention method needs an option for WHILECATALOG control that is independent of expiration date and relies on catalog status only

In the VRSEL retention method, you can code WHILECATALOG and IGNORE EXPIRY DATE = YES. The effect of this is that when the catalog is deleted, the dataset is no longer retained and in the next run of the EXPROC function will be release. In the EXP...
almost 2 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS RMM 0 Planned for future release

z/VM Improve IP wizard

IPWizard functinality need to be improved. we are using portgroup with LACP and (multi) VSwitch configuration to provide TCP/IP connectivity.
over 7 years ago in z/VM 0 Future consideration

Allow blank lines in AMASPZAP input

Allow blank lines in SYSIN for AMASPZAP to help readability. Already discussed with Jim Mulder and Barry Lichtenstein. Barry also suggested allowing for an * in column 1 to be consistent with Binder.
over 7 years ago in z/OS / Program Management/Binder 0 Future consideration

LLA refresh on large PDSE

DEVSERV macro needs a release all verb to improve the performance of an LLA refresh in a PDSE.
over 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS PDS/PDSE 2 Future consideration

&TRIM

Can a &TRIM built-in function be added to CLIST? I am aware that you can use this:SET MYVAR = &MYVAR But, this does not work if an ampersand or math operator is contained in the variable. Instead, a do loop is needed. Similar functions may...
over 7 years ago in z/OS / TSO 0 Future consideration

Add new DFSMS Flag in SSSA1 to support zSecure

zSecure module CFCOLL is calling DFSMS and writing logrec records for IGDCNSAQ when there is no error. DFSMS Development have suggested that they could provide an enhancement to provide a new flag in SSSA1 for callers to tell them if they need to ...
over 5 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS SMS 1 Not under consideration

BPXBATCH (family) needs continuation character for STDNV

Our OMEGAMON product needs some fairly long environment variables for z/OS Connect. currently the only way we have to supply them is via the STDENV DD. For instream data this is limited to 80 characters. I googled and searched KC but I can find no...
over 7 years ago in z/OS / USS 1 Future consideration

list group similar to list user capability for non administrators

We would like to see a capability for listing a RACF Group delivered in a similar fashion to the IRR.LISTUSER capability for userids. I.E an IRR.LISTGRP or similar profile in class FACILITY that would allows us to delegate the ability to list RACF...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / RACF 2 Not under consideration

RACF Password Settings need to include Complexity, Examples: 1. To prevent the use of 3 repeating or sequential characters. 2. Avoid specific words such as User Name / Name of Service. 3. Prevent the use of passwords obtained from previous breaches.

Audit requires ability for specific Complexity settings as listed in my Idea above and beyond RACF specific Password settings. Examples: 1. To prevent the use of 3 repeating or sequential characters. 2. Avoid specific words such as User Name / Nam...
almost 2 years ago in z/OS / RACF 1 Future consideration

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