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    Configure RACF on z/VM so it has a RACF command exit

    Please enhance RACF on z/VM so it has the equivalent of the IRREVX01 exit point.
    over 8 years ago in z/VM 0 Future consideration

    VM Snapshot and API access

    To make zVM and WAVE more competitive with the virtual server and cloud industry, you should provide more tools and access to zVM. We have the WAVE product but do not find it worth the money without a large toolset. Being able to snapshot Linux vi...
    almost 9 years ago in z/VM 0 Future consideration

    Support SSI (and subsequent function of LGR) on FCP attached storage such as V7000

    (*) At this moment, I am not sure what is the best and fast approach to resolve this requirements, that is, we may think two approaches, one side is z/VM side and the other is V7000 storage side. Currently, z/VM SSI (Single System Image) and relat...
    almost 11 years ago in z/VM 1 Future consideration

    SSI using FCP attached storage

    Remove current existing pre-requisite for having DASD/ECKD attached storage for using an SSI cluster.Nearly all new Linux for System z customers do not have DASD/ECKD storage devices. Especially when a new z customer migrates from distributed envi...
    almost 11 years ago in z/VM 1 Future consideration

    Update the ALREADY LOGGED ON message to include the byuser

    Update the ALREADY LOGGED ON message to include the byuser if the user is logged on BY another user.
    about 11 years ago in z/VM 1 Future consideration

    VM Support for Synchronizing System Time with External Sources

    SUBMITTER SECTIONFIT Number: MR00066801User Marketing Field Requirement Number: Title: VM Support for Synchronizing System Time with External SourcesSubmitted By: Karen Thompson/Endicott/IBMOriginators Area: G23G / 607(752-5742)FPOC: Daniel Griffi...
    over 11 years ago in z/VM 1 Future consideration

    Segment backup without tape

    SUBMITTER SECTIONFIT Number: MR0903126721User Marketing Field Requirement Number: MR0903126721Title: Segment backup without tapeSubmitted By: Kris Buelens/Belgium/IBMOriginators Area: BelgiumFPOC: Daniel Griffith/Endicott/IBM Submitted Date: 09/03...
    over 11 years ago in z/VM 1 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 5 years ago in z/VM 0 Future consideration

    DIRMAINT ADDING 3 SPACES

    New to DIRMAINT and noticed that when I add a new profile, user, or identity and then do command DIRM USER NOPASS to list the whole directory, the new entries are all indented 3 spaces. I opened a PMR on this as this messes up the format of the di...
    over 6 years ago in z/VM 0 Future consideration

    Add MBCS support to FTP

    Need to be able to translate MBCS files like UTF-8 files on PC's to a compatible CMS file structure. Input Files like this: A2017/02/06 10:10:56 J'aurais donc dû USA 2/7UNIMASA2017/02/06 10:10:56 CPEQUEÑOS GIGANTES USA 2/8UNIMASA2017/02/06 10:10:5...
    over 8 years ago in z/VM 0 Future consideration

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