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    IBM i DCM - Last used timestamp for each certificate

    For the purpose of housekeeping the certificate stores in IBM i DCM, it would be very useful to enhance DCM to be able to show the "Last Used Time Stamp" and also "Use Count" for EACH certificate in the store so that system admin can efficiently s...
    about 2 years ago in IBM i / Security 3 Future consideration

    Possibility to create IFS objects filters

    Because many sources for IBM objects e.g programs, commands can be stored in IFS directories, it would be good to have possibility to define IFS directories and files filters like ones available for objects.
    over 1 year ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Future consideration

    Remember previous user ids when setting service entry point

    When setting up service entry points, use the same control for the user id & condition so that previously used values can be re-selected easily. Most of the other fields on the Set Service Entry point dialog allow selection of previously used ...
    4 months ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 1 Future consideration

    Enhance Printer Output filter

    When looking for a joblog of a job within 5250 emulation the immediate reflex is to enter the command followed by the job name. If a list is displayed you might not pick the right job if you are not sure about the job number. The way it works now ...
    3 months ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Future consideration

    More detailed user and role management in Power VC (based on Openstack Identity)

    More detailed role and user management. In large installations and in environments with high security restrictions, such as banks, it is crucial to very precisely manage user rights and their roles, so I am asking you to expand these functionaliti...
    almost 2 years ago in PowerVC 1 Future consideration

    Implement a %DTAARA built-in function in RPG IV

    A %DTAARA built in function would be used to : When used as an lValue (left side of an =) Change the content of the data area. When used ias an rValue (right side of the = sign, or in compare opcodes) it returns the content of the data structure T...
    10 months ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 2 Future consideration

    Addition of Critical Security Patch Comparison Features via SQL Query

    Currently, managing critical security patches is a major priority for IT teams to ensure the security of systems and sensitive data. However, the task of comparing applied security patches with known vulnerabilities listed in the CVE database can ...
    over 1 year ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 4 Future consideration

    Add a field in the SYSTEM_STATUS* SQL services that shows the whether the LPARs Attention LED is on or off.

    In the current services:SYSTEM_STATUS view, SYSTEM_STATUS_INFO view and SYSTEM_STATUS table function. The ATTENTION_LIGHT light column only shows whether the SRC panel has a SRC in it. The manuals were recently updated to reflect the correct defin...
    7 months ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Future consideration

    Need a way to track rejected relays in SMTP relay server on IBM i

    We just converted our SMTP server from *SDD directory type to *SMTP. The LPAR is being used as an SMTP relay for other IBM i LPARs and related hardware. Previously, I could query the QZMF journal and look for "REJECTED RELAY" and see if a server t...
    4 months ago in IBM i / Networking 3 Future consideration

    HMC power supply display

    Create an option to view the actual status of a POWER supply. Currently, it's impossible to verify their status.
    9 months ago in Hardware Management Console 4 Future consideration

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