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Need a lightweight Terminal Emulator

While using the Remote System Explore of RDp, it would be really handy to be able to open up an emulator session to the i.This doesn't need to be a full featured version of i Access. But a lightweight version would be really handy Use Case: While ...
over 12 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 6 Delivered

The creation of vFC adapters with automatic generation of the vWWNs should check, if the vWWNs to be assigned are not alread

The creation of vFC adapters with automatic generation of the vWWNs should check, if the vWWNs to be assigned are not already in use, at least on the Managed Systems managed by the same HMC.
almost 5 years ago in Hardware Management Console 2 Delivered

Allow OLAP in WQRAX

I have a user that refuses to give up spreadsheets and Sequel ViewPoint, because of SVP files that work as OLAP reports. These are huge, emailable files that contain the data and are a nuisance. Our users do not have access to the BIP for security...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 0 Delivered

Add parameter to CHGPF to ignore CPA32B2

Our CI/CD software uses SSH to communicate with IBM i. In addition to installing ILE program objects, IFS files, ... it can also execute CHGPF. When removing a column from a PF IBM i will send the message CPA32B2 which will be automatically answer...
over 2 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 2 Delivered

Need CompoundText converter update for AIX 7.x

CompoundText converter update for Java compatibility is needed in AIX V7.x. There is a problem in Cut&Paste, Drag&Drop between Java and AIX Motif applications for IBM Extended and NEC Selected characters. About 30-40 % of them still does n...
over 7 years ago in AIX 1 Delivered

incorrect iostat metrics for vhost adapter

The extended metrics reported by iostat, viostat, and other perf tools are inconsistent with the column headings they're reported under. We have discussed this with Carl, Shajith, Gomathi, and Prajith, and have agreed to create an RFE to explore c...
over 7 years ago in AIX 1 Delivered

Rational Developer for I code generation

We are on OS 7.1 using Rational 9.1.1 - When I convert code to free form it is still creating the FREE END-FREE statements even though they are no longer required on OS 7.1 - Can the generation if Free End-Free statements be made optional? Use Cas...
about 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

lsmpio -q doesn't list the volume name for Infinidat Devices. It does for other storage vendors. Need Infinidat-specific code for lsmpio -q output

The customer opened Salesforce Case TS010299650, noting that lsmpio -q output for their Infinidat storage does not display the volume name. Sample output: root@HCMDVE2AGADM002:/>lsmpio -q Device Vendor Id Product Id Size Volume Name ----------...
over 2 years ago in AIX 1 Delivered

Command to import/export/edit an LPAR's 'Description' field now available in the Enhanced UI

It would be great to be able to import from / export to CSV the data in the LPAR's 'description' field that is now available in the Enhanced UI.
over 7 years ago in Hardware Management Console 1 Delivered

Line outline doesn't show numbered indicators

When we have an RPGLE source open with the live outline open there is no reference of the numbered indicator.Exemple *IN(10) and *IN12 are used in the program. Only *IN12 appear in the outline. Even with the search, I can't find the *IN(10). The i...
about 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 6 Delivered

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