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put back the MOVE resource fuction on the HMC

The new versions with the Enhanced version of the HMC do not have a MOVE function. a move can be accomplished but it is not a straight forward operation like it was on the classic version of the HMC
about 6 years ago in Hardware Management Console 1 Not under consideration

Retry FDISC to re-establish a NPIV connection at a user settable time frame

In a virtualized environment with NPIV certain fabric changes (such as firmware updates) may require the need to re-establish a NPIV connection using a FDISC. This FDISC is being retried. If this is not successful the NPIV client is giving up, and...
about 6 years ago in PowerVM VIOS 1 Not under consideration

Offer "Update check" from inside the UI

I would like to have an "update is available" pop up or check from inside the UI, like in FS7* systems. This could/would make a good hint that new updates are available, so update does not get missed or delayed.
over 1 year ago in PowerVC 1 Future consideration

Offer "Restart services" from inside the UI

To be able to restart services (as an admin user) removes the extra task of logging into the OS and choosing services to restart.
over 1 year ago in PowerVC 1 Future consideration

Streamline PTF Process

The PTF process feels antiquated. It would be nice to be able to use a package manager to handle this. This new command would be for installation, upgrade and viewing installed / available ptfs. In pase: ptf install XXXXXX # apply permanentptf tem...
over 4 years ago in IBM i / PTF and Service 4 Not under consideration

Enhancement to "VM delete function" to allow the change of default setting to prevent build-up of orphaned disk volumes

When deleting VMs user will get a prompt asking for ALL or Boot volumes, but the default setting is "boot volumes". As the users tend to keep the default setting when deleting VMs, we are seeing a build-up of orphaned Disc volumes that are never u...
over 1 year ago in PowerVC 1 Future consideration

Display the content of global variables

When using global variables in (noMain) modules included in either programs or service programs, it is currently not possible to view the content of these global variables when debugging the (service) programs. Use Case: This new feature will help...
over 12 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Add menu option to start reconciler from i Project

Add a menu option to the context menu of source files of IBM i Projects to start the reconciler for the selected source file. Use Case: Source code of development utilities is often stored in a source file dedicated to the utility. Starting the re...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Adding Items to BRMS Control Group

When adding an item to a BRMS control group, the new item goes to the bottom of the list. I then have to select the item and click the Move Up button. If I've got 25 items in my control group I have to hit a button about 20 times if I want to inse...
over 6 years ago in IBM i / BRMS 5 Not under consideration

Add user defined fields to user profiles

Adding a few user defined fields to users profiles would allow customers to directly attach useful information to user profiles. I suggest five 10 character fields. having one field long enough to store an email address would also be very helpful....
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / Security 4 Not under consideration

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