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z/OS

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Search path for DLLs in Executable

Linux has a mechanism to have a default search path embedded in an executable when it tries to load a shared library, equivalent to DLL's on z/OS, called rpath. This path takes precedence over some default search paths such as system search paths ...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / LE 2 Not under consideration

HSM ML2 Tape Selection problem - Scratch volumes requested even if some Partial Tape are available

Scratch volumes requested even if some Partial Tape are available in ML2 Table in TS3500 libraries environment.
almost 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 3 Not under consideration

SHAREPORT for PORTRANGE

It would be nice to be able to use SHAREPORT with PORTRANGE
over 4 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under 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

DELETE VVR/NVR and misleading ICH408I violation on Master Catalog

When a Storage Administrator attempts DELETE VVR or DELETE NVR on an orphaned component on DASD, and the implied catalog does not match the catalog name within that VVDS record, and, the administrator does NOT have READ access to FACILITY profile ...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 1 Not under consideration

DEFINE USERCATALOG and Master Catalog UPDATE Authority Bypass

Storage Administration staff members should be specifically allowed to perform usercatalog recoveries without the provision of master catalog UPDATE authority. Currently, when a Storage Administrator attempts to Define or Connect a Usercatalog, UP...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 1 Not under 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

ARC0559I floods console, request 1 per volume.

After IPL, had lots of message ARC0559I. Request limiting issuance to once per volume (or minute).
about 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 2 Not under 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

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

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