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Add view or udtf JOB_QUEUE_ENTRIES

Because the view JOB_QUEUE_INFO already exist, so similar to the output_queue_xxx views the job_queue_entries view is missing select * from qsys2.job_queue_entrieswhere job_queue_name = 'QBATCH'
over 1 year ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 3 Delivered

Add Auto Refresh of log messages in IBM Navigator for i

The web interface for IBM Navigator for i does not have an auto refresh option when viewing active job logs or system operator messages. Use Case: Being able to auto refresh the logs for watching activity during certain periods rather than having ...
almost 5 years ago in IBM i / System Management 4 Delivered

PowerVC - Enhance RMC failure tolerance and failure handling ability

PowerVC sets VMs into "Error" state upon HMC/VIOS RMC connection failures from which they have to be recovered manually. Even if using the "Refresh" button the VMs stay in error state if they have been moved off to another host by a PowerVC LPM op...
over 7 years ago in PowerVC 4 Delivered

In Access Client Solutions "Run SQL Scripts" please make a shortcut for "Recent files" under "File"

Make it possible to access Recent files without using a lot of "Arrow down" on the keyboard or without using the mouse. Everyone trying to use shortcuts will enjoy it.
about 1 year ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Delivered

Remove "project:" word from project drop down selection

In PowerVC 2.0.3, the project selection drop down list in the top right of the screen truncates the project name to 3 characters when the list is expanded. This is because the word "Projects:" consumes most of the space. The only way to actually s...
about 2 years ago in PowerVC 2 Delivered

Option 21 to restricted state

I would like to be able to easily complete a full system save using option 21 and instead of starting up the controlling subsystem, remain in restricted state (or IPL). Right now, to do this I need to prompt the individual commands for the save, c...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Save and Restore 8 Delivered

Integration of iIBM i Access database functions into RD Power

While bringing back the Database perspective was a step in the right direction, the IBM i Access database functions are much more complete, especially Visual Explain . I'd like to see the IBM i Access DB functions to be available as a plugin that ...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 9 Delivered

Include non externally described files info in the SYSPARTITIONSTAT sql view

I'm using the qsy2.syspartitionstat function to analyze physical files info, like sizing, number of members, info change dates, and others. I find it really easy to use and has a great functionality. But I was surprised that it doesn't consider th...
9 months ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 3 Delivered

Support for HyperSwap in A9000 ( XIV ) with PowerVC

We would like to use PowerVC with HyperSwap in A9000 ( XIV )
about 4 years ago in PowerVC 2 Delivered

Implement support for SMBv3 in bos.cifs_fs.rte

Since Windows16 doesn't support SMBv1, there is no chance to mount Windows16-Shares via CIFS on an AIX-Lpar, because the latest bos.cifs_fs version only works with SMBv1.SMBv2 and SMBv3 are not supported.We would appriciate, if bos.cifs_fs.rte wou...
almost 7 years ago in AIX 3 Delivered

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