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Status Delivered
Workspace z/OS
Created by Guest
Created on Oct 17, 2023

Add Azure Support for CDA

We would like support in z/OS 2.4 to transfer data to and from MS Azure file and blob storage.

Idea priority Urgent
  • Guest
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    Jun 27, 2024
    .OA65925 with PTFs UJ95466 UJ95467 is available for z/OS v2r5 and above.. See https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/apar/OA65925 for APAR details. Also see blog post for more details that go into the Azure Files service usage: https://community.ibm.com/community/user/ibmz-and-linuxone/blogs/andrew-wilt/2024/06/25/a-game-changing-series-part-4-cloud-data-access-cd?communityKey=3c6c69c1-abde-4ee6-b603-19ef14942e8f
  • Guest
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    Dec 13, 2023
    .Thank you for the request. It is a worthwhile addition.
  • Guest
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    Nov 10, 2023
    .Thank you for the submission. I am working through the process to take it forward.