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get_xml_file() need to be encoding agnostic

The get_xml_file() is a fantastic tool to load XML files from the IFS. However it will fail if data is stored in utf-16LE format.
almost 2 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Future consideration

Continue *ALLUSR backup when damaged object is encountered

After a damaged object is encountered during the *ALLUSR backup, it should continue with the next library instead of stopping the backup. Use Case: In an exceptional situation, backup running on Flashcopy Target lpar encounters a damaged object. T...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / Save and Restore 8 Future consideration

MONSWABRM

The command MONSWABRM is waiting for the sync point to be reaching, when it is reached action is being taken, but what if that sync point is never reached? Use Case: If for some reason the sync point is mot reached, the MONSWABRM was not designed ...
over 5 years ago in IBM i / BRMS 10 Not under consideration

Allow 3rd parameter of %subst() to exceed length of string

Currently, if I use something like this: DNKYWD = %subst(NARR: 1: 10); when NARR is defined in the procedure interface like this: NARR Varchar(32740) const options(*varsize); I don't know how long NARR really is unless I check it. This causes an i...
over 5 years ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 2 Not under consideration

Deliver wget or curl as part of PASE

Deliver wget or curl as part of the base PASE, or rather, make sure wget or curl comes preloaded on all IBM i operating system installations. This would be instead of delivering it with 5733OPS. Use Case: As we gain momentum with open source on IB...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / Open Source and PASE 5 Not under consideration

New curves in Qc3GenECDHKeyPair API

Only BRAINPOOL and NIST curves can be used to generate Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman key pair (Qc3GenECDHKeyPair API) but based on https://safecurves.cr.yp.to/ Curve25519, Curve2213, etc. are safer curves.We are software editor and our file transf...
over 5 years ago in IBM i / Security 4 Future consideration

ESS: License keys

Trying to order keys for IBM i 7.4.Go to ESS. Enter machine type and serial number. Tell it 7.4. See list of software including BRMS. Ask to "View Keysheet". Several products not included on the keysheet. Revise to only select BRMS. Ask to view ke...
over 5 years ago in IBM i / Install and Upgrade and Licensing 2 Is a defect

Provide the LPP Option when providing CVE Security bulletins

When reviewing the Security bulletins published from IBM they mention the PTF (Program Temporary Fix) Id that will fix the problem and the LPP (Licensed Program Product) but they do not mention the LPP option. With most LPP's there is only a singl...
almost 2 years ago in IBM i / Security 4 Future consideration

Remove "circumvent control technology designed to limit interactive capacity" verbiage from PTF cover letters.

Since the reason for products like "FAST/400" has disappeared can they please remove the following verbiage from PTF cover letters?<snip>Application of this PTF may disable or render ineffective programs that use system memory addresses not ...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / PTF and Service 3 Not under consideration

Make Content Assist/Autocomplete work with LikeRec & File Formats

Autocomplete for LikeRec does not offer up the files that are defined. Please have it do so. Autocomplete also doesn't bring up formats for files. I noticed this with a delete of a record from a qualified file. (I qualify all files in my programs....
about 9 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

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