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Generate qualified data structures for *LOB sql data types

When generating data structures for BLOB & CLOB SQL data types, use a qualified data structure instead of using the variable name with _LEN and _DATA appended. For example, Currently, for this field definition, DCL-S BLOBFIELD SQLTYPE(CLOB:160...
27 days ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 0 Submitted

Add SSH auto-tunneling to ACS so we can use a bastion server

Please, add an automatic tunnel or transparent proxy option so we can connect to IBM i using a bastion server or SSH port. This could help developers or PoC users to connect to cloud or hosted LPARs (IBM Power Virtual Server or any other) without ...
about 1 month ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 Submitted

Extend Eval-Corr to ignore empty or null subfields in source Ds

The eval-corr opcode is extremely convenient for all functions that require sharing a template type definition and ensures that adding new fields to the base template is easily extended to the eval-corr target DSs by simply recompiling the affecte...
about 1 month ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 0 Submitted

Provide *true & *false figurative constants for indicators

To align with modern languages, please consider adding new figurative constants *true & *false for indicators.
29 days ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 0 Submitted

QM Profile Management: CRTUSRPRF automatically creates QM Profile with *SELECT as Allowed SQL-Statement per Default

Hi all if you create a userprofile, the CRTUSRPRF - command automatically creates a Query Manager Profile with (as default) *SELECT as Allowed SQL Statement. There is no way to inhibit creation or change any defaults. Also there is no command / AP...
6 days ago in IBM i / Other 0 Submitted

Create a "Code for IBM i" Extension for JetBrains PyCharm (similar to the one for Visual Studio Code)

Currently, the "Code for IBM i" extension is available for Visual Studio Code, enabling developers working on IBM i to benefit from a modern and integrated development environment. However, many developers also use JetBrains PyCharm for their proj...
about 2 months ago in IBM i / Application Development 2 Submitted

Provide a method to automate Configure TLS for an HTTP server

I have written an application to automate the Let's Encrypt process for issuing and renewing certificates. I would like to automate the process of assigning a JavaKeyStore to the Admin5 HTTP server. In addition this would be useful for others who ...
24 days ago in IBM i / Security 0 Submitted

Do not re-create QSECEXP1 job schedule when changing profile expiration date

Hi IBM team, When changing the date in the USREXPDATE of the CHGUSRPRF command, the QSECEXP1 job schedule is re-created even if it already exists. Also, the description disapears and the 'Scheduled by' is changed with the profile that did the chan...
7 days ago in IBM i / System Management 0 Submitted

ACS Printer session reset outq private authority when it is recreated.

Current Observation: When the system recreates a printer device, the associated output queue (OUTQ) object’s private authority is reset to its default. If there are spooled files in the OUTQ, the system does not recreate the OUTQ—even if the print...
7 days ago in IBM i / Print 0 Submitted

Provide a tool Admins can use to review PTF cover letters for Special and Activation Instructions

Currently there is no tool available to assist Admins when reviewing PTF cover letters prior to loading and installing PTF's. This would be helpful as there are thousands of PTF's in a typical deployment. It is impossible to review each cover lett...
3 months ago in IBM i / PTF and Service 2 Submitted