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Program control in RACF on z/VM

Add the option to RACF running on z/VM so that programs can be controlled by RACF.
almost 9 years ago in z/VM 2 Not under consideration

Enhance type 80 logstring for all SERVAUTH EZB.NETSTAT resources to include actual Netstat command Issue & environment

Please enhance the logstring for type 80 records for SERVAUTH EZB.NETSTAT resources so that it: 1) Includes the full netstat command issued 2) Includes the environment it was issued from, e.g. TSO, UNIX, console
almost 9 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 1 Not under consideration

Ability to chg default for CtraceCleartext parm

I want the ability to change the CtraceCleartext in the Z/OS management facility. We always change this to on when creating AT-TLS rules
almost 9 years ago in z/OS / Communications Server 3 Not under consideration

PKI Services - Additional search criteria

On Administration Page of PKI Services add additional search criteria to find certificates or requests, like subject name with wide card character support.
about 9 years ago in z/OS / PKI 2 Not under consideration

NULLIFY(RETENTION) misleading

Issuing a NULLIFY(RETENTION) returns with a IDC0531I ENTRY SYS1.UADS ALTERED, regardless of whether this is a nonSMS file or if there is no retention period specified. Neither is the DSCB information updated - only the catalog entry seems to be ch...
about 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Access Methods Non-Vsam 1 Future consideration

Fault analyzer to find environment when CEEWUCHA is used

Problem Description: In a CICS HANDLE ABEND CEEWUCHA situation the originating CIB is being lost/deleted when the HANDLE ABEND routine is called.For Fault Analyzer this means that abend analysis performed from the HANDLE ABEND routine cannot fully...
about 9 years ago in z/OS / LE 2 Future consideration

New Version of HSM Recycle Command

Current HSM Recycle holds large tapes for a very long time. If someone needs a dataset, the system can be held a long time.
about 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 3 Not under consideration

PIV authentification for z/VM

US government is requiring PIV authentication for all products and logins.
about 9 years ago in z/VM 2 Planned for future release

WSEC1202-500 Longer User ID Support (Jack Jones)

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: CN=Arlene Berchtold/OU=Poughkeepsie/O=IBMSubmitters Company: Workgroup Generated PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: WSEC1202-500 Longer User ID Support (Jack Jones)Homework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: WebSpher...
about 9 years ago in z/OS / RACF 3 Not under consideration

PRAB1006-1005 RACF password migration facility

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: Harry.MetskeSubmitters Company: RABO PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: PRAB1006-1005 RACF password migration facilityHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: Core TechnologyCurrent Status: Closed Status: Session:...
about 9 years ago in z/OS / RACF 4 Not under consideration