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    Inability to specify min/max in compute template when using dedicated CPU

    When a system is deployed using powerVC as dedicated processors. The min/max value is also getting set as the desired value. This is preventing us from changing the CPU dynamically on the running system. If there a way to deploy the template for d...
    over 6 years ago in PowerVC 1 Future consideration

    netmon.cf: ICMP request SRC-address

    Description: Since updating cluster installations from AIX V7.1 TL3 SP5/PowerHA V7. 1.3 SP3 to AIX V7.1 TL4 SP2/PowerHA V7.1.3 SP5 we observe a different behaviour in the "ping" tests, originating from netmon.cf. On the older release only the sour...
    almost 9 years ago in PowerHA for AIX 1 Not under consideration

    iseries managementpak for SCOM

    provide a managementpak for integration in microsoft systemcenter operation manager (SCOM).it would be a great benefit for iseries to provide a basic functionality for SCOM integration. Use Case: provide a managementpak for integration in microsof...
    almost 9 years ago in IBM i / System Management 2 Not under consideration

    As part of the IBM PMR - TS0022011993, need to add SNI functionality for HMC's

    From: aix_support@ecurep.ibm.com [mailto:aix_support@ecurep.ibm.com] Sent: Tuesday, 7 May 2019 12:53 AMTo: Balamurugan ViswanathanCc: Abhijit Debnath2; Madhubabu Singamala1; Roshan Naran; Shine Ouseph; Westpac Gd Vio India; Bhati, Kuldeep; Nepomuc...
    over 6 years ago in Hardware Management Console 0 Future consideration

    Json datatype create table

    The idea would be to create a json datatype as happens in other dbms. This allows you to create fields in json type files (and not blobs as suggested in some documentation) while also verifying their actual validity.
    about 2 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Not under consideration

    RDi option to open member/file by URL or other external trigger (command line)

    The option/feature, to open a member or IFS file in LPEX via an external trigger like - clicking an URL- a command on client side (Win/Mac/Linux)- a command on server side (IBM i) Use Case: Integration in SCM systems and/or inhouse-tools
    over 4 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 1 Future consideration

    LPM test frame size

    LPMs fail when interfaces have different frame sizes (normal -vs- jumbo), please add a check for network frame size as part of the LPM pre-move validation.
    over 6 years ago in Hardware Management Console 2 Not under consideration

    CHGASPACT: new functionality (*BCD) i.e. best can do. Stay in SUSPEND state even if not everything could be suspended.

    Hello IBM, I recently discussed options of CHGASPACT with IBM support (CASE TS014216210). We normally use chgaspact aspdev(*sysbas) option(*suspend) ssptimo(60) ssptimoacn(*END) In case, this is not successful, *CONT is not an option for us. We ne...
    about 2 years ago in IBM i / Core OS 3 Functionality already exists

    Add EKM component back into newer versions of Java, for hardware based encryption

    In Java 5, delivered as part of IBM i, there was an EKM component used for hardware based encryption of backup tapes, included at no additional charge. We use this for ALL of our IBM i backups for the last 10 years, as it was a 'set it and forget ...
    almost 9 years ago in IBM i / JAVA 2 Not under consideration

    Complete QSQGNDDL API Output

    The QSQGNDDL API does not return the DATFMT / TIMFMT options that can be specified on a CREATE PROCEDURE statement when using the API to generate the source for a previously supported stored procedure. Use Case: For example: On the original create...
    almost 9 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Not under consideration

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