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IBM i

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%repeat as a BIF in RPGLE

Now we have the nice string function like %upper,() %lef(), %right() .. etc. and this is just great !! let's continue this toolbox for string functions: Just like the SQL scalar function REPEAT it would be appreciated to have the equivalent functi...
about 2 months ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 1 Future consideration

SQL Table function for DSPPGMREF

For health checks of application test and production environments. Preventing level-check errors depends on verifying the file format level ids as stored in compiled programs match the ones of referenced files in the library list for an applicatio...
22 days ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 3 Submitted

Automatic Login Feature for Print Sessions in ACS 5250 Emulator

We request the addition of an automatic login feature for print sessions in the ACS 5250 emulator. Currently, regular 5250 sessions allow automatic login without user input using PLUGIN=logon, but this is not possible for print sessions.
5 days ago in IBM i / Application Development 0 Submitted

Add Inherit Rules to IFS journalling

Today when you set up journalling for the IFS the STRJRN command allows you to filter the objects that are to be journalled, however this is a one off request and the inherit rules are not able to be set to allow future filtering of the objects jo...
about 1 month ago in IBM i / IFS (Integrated File System) and Servers 0 Submitted

EIM System User credential setup on the terminal screen.

EIM System User can be specified solely on the Navigator i GUI. This limitation makes impossible any automation to follow the security rules and change the password regularly according the security standards. Provide a command to change the passwo...
25 days ago in IBM i / System Management 0 Submitted

Urgent support for Power HA System Mirror for IBM i of the new IBM Spectrum Virtualize function Policy-based HA (the new Hyperswap function)

With the last announcements of IBM storage, the IBM Spectrum Virtualize Software is enhanced with the new functions based on Policy-based HA (the new Hyperswap function). The PowerHA system mirror for i, today doesn't support this new function and...
3 months ago in IBM i / PowerHA 2 Submitted

Do not use QSECOFR for Transform Services (5770TS1) jobs or functions at V7R5

Per the IBM i 7.5 Security Planning and setting up system security manual: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/ssw_ibm_i_75/pdf/rzamvpdf.pdf, the use of QSECOFR user profile on the system is discouraged. However Transform Services (5770TS1) jobs, QCTXMGR ...
22 days ago in IBM i / Print 1 Submitted

Upgrade level of OpenSSH from v8.6p1 to one which will pass scanning services.

We are getting dinged by Qualys that our IBM i is exposed to CVE-2023-51385. I have applied the fixes listed at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7123159 however IBM only chose to patch an old level of OpenSSH instead of putting on a new leve...
5 months ago in IBM i / Open Source and PASE 3 Submitted

Extending a data structure

The goal is to be able to extend a template data structure and be able to add fields to it.
12 days ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 0 Submitted

BRMS ICC - avoid loop when no more media available (using volume prefixes)

Hello, That it might be interesting not to loop the backup when there is no more media available. we always get Cartridge xxx not available message in BRMS log when job is stuck. Regards, Axel C.
24 days ago in IBM i / BRMS 0 Submitted

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