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IBM i

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    Requesting DNF build to manage OSS on IBM i.

    Requesting DNF build to manage OSS on IBM i. This will help to move out of Python2 version (default from YUM) and make use of the latest Python versions. Will help on the compliance side as well to not use Python2.
    9 days ago in IBM i / Open Source and PASE 0 Submitted

    Enable "MAINTAINED BY SYSTEM" in creating an MQT

    Complex SQL views are slow so when response time is paramont I firstly create an MQT by executing a CREATE OR REPLACE TABLE (table name) (some SQL) DATA INITIALLY IMMEDIATE REFRESH DEFERRED MAINTAINED BY USER and then query this table. However, I ...
    10 days ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 2 Submitted

    Add a JOB TYPE (Batch or Interactive) field to RPG's PSDS (Program status data structure)

    When exception occurs I need to know whether to alert the (interactive) user or send alert (a MSG or e-mail) to SYSOPR. To achive this in the curren state of things I need to call a CL PGM (that does a RTVJOBA) or query the V_ACTIVE_JOB_TYPE Check...
    10 days ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 1 Future consideration

    MsgID CPC1E11 to be posted to QSYSOPR/QHST when IPL Schedule is changed

    Knowing that your IPL schedule has been changed can be a critical piece of information. Any MsgIDs generated by the functions of the "Go Power" menu should be posting to QSYSOPR, QHST or some other MsgQ so that those messages can be monitored for ...
    11 days ago in IBM i / Work Management and Messaging 0 Under review

    Provide FTP virtual directories

    Allow a user (on a per user basis, preferable via the QIBM_QTMF_SVR_LOGON exit) to be locked into a specific FTP directory... this directory should be his virtual root (jail). This concept prevents the user from navigating or specifying a path out...
    11 days ago in IBM i / Security 1 Submitted

    IP awareness of MFA within TOTP intervals

    MFA authentication must be renewed if requests come from a different IP address, even if a TOTP interval has been set.
    11 days ago in IBM i / Security 0 Submitted

    allow Object attribute PF-SRC in SAVCHGOBJ command (today only use attribute like DSPOBJD)

    This small detail would allow for more selective backups, especially in development environments where source code is of great importance. Currently, while selection by attribute is possible, the attribute used for selection is only PF for source ...
    12 days ago in IBM i / Save and Restore 0 Submitted

    Allow constants to be used when defining sql data types

    Allow constants to be used when defining sql data types. Currently, when defining SQL LOB types, the length of the field must be defined using an explicit value. Often I've found that it would be better if the length of the LOB type can be a const...
    13 days ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 0 Submitted

    Subsystem information in plan cache

    When analyzing the cache plan, the subsystem information for accessing the job that generated the plan is not visible. The client's IP address would also be important. This would allow filtering the information by subsystem or IP address.
    13 days ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Future consideration

    Send IAS03E2 message to QSYSOPR (FSFC)

    If error IAS03E2 "Unexpected error occurred on SVC or HMC interface" happens while a CSEDTA is running, FSFC is logging a command error but not declaring the process as failed. If this happens shortly after STRFSFLASH command is given, this will r...
    13 days ago in IBM i / PowerHA 0 Submitted

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