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Feature Request – Support for Parameter Substitution in RSEAPI_SQLRequest

I would like to suggest an enhancement to the RSEAPI_SQLRequest structure used in the RSE API for SQL execution. Currently, the API only supports static SQL statements via the sqlStatement field, without the ability to bind input or output paramet...
10 days ago in IBM i / Other 0 Submitted

Extend possible NIM resource types or attributes for optional backupios_flags to backup VIOS

In a NIM environment to backup VIOS type ios_mksysb the functionality to create nim_resource.tar file is missing.Solution to reinstall a corrupted system from HMC by using the installios command created from NIM environment.
about 2 months ago in AIX 0 Under review

new build in function %PASSEDVALUE

In procedures with optional parameters, the %PASSED-BIF can be used to check whether the parameters are passed. To use such a parameter, a local field must be defined and the value must be set in the local field when the parameter is passed, other...
29 days ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 1 Submitted

Add IncludeGroup for use RSEAPI

Recently, to use the RSE API, we have the options "adminUsers", "includeUsers", or "excludeUsers". When we want to add a new user, we need to modify the file located at /QIBM/UserData/OS/RSEAPI/rseapi.properties, and then restart the ADMIN5 server...
11 days ago in IBM i / Other 0 Submitted

Removal of 4-Core Limit for IBM-i VMs on the S1022

Description: As a forward-thinking organization leveraging IBM-i on the S1022 server, we are consistently seeking ways to enhance performance, optimize resource utilization, and meet our increasing workload demands. In light of this, we submit the...
9 months ago in IBM i / Install and Upgrade and Licensing 9 Under review

HMC Central Patch Management for AIX, PowerVM, Firmware and Microcode

HMC should have a Patch Management: Central Patch Management for AIX, PowerVM, Firmware and Microcode. IBM should provide a easy way for Patch Management. System Firmware and Adapter microcode report in one tool (something Microcode Discovery tool...
about 1 year ago in Hardware Management Console 13 Planned for future release

Modernizing WPAR Technology in AIX (Linux-like Containerization)

I would like to address the future of containerization in IBM AIX. Since the proposal for "Docker on AIX" did not receive approval, I suggest an alternative approach: investing in the development of WPAR technology to align it with modern containe...
3 months ago in AIX 1 Future consideration

RACF should support dynamic altering the RACF database configuration

Currently, the names of the RACF databases are defined in the SYS1.PARMLIB(IRRPRM00) parmlib member. Those dataset names become constant for the IPL. They can not be changed without SYSPLEX-wide IPLs which would cause the customer massive outages ...
2 months ago in IBM i / Security 1 Not under consideration

go directly in Virtual Fibre Channel instead of Virtual SCSI tab when going on LPAR Virtual Storage

When clicking on the LPAR, then virtual storage, the first tab virtual scsi is automatically selected. In the majority of cases, we would rather use virtual storage channel tab first. Can you change default to be virtual storage channel? or create...
about 1 month ago in Hardware Management Console 0 Submitted

HANIM extend takeover resource types i.e. vios

In a HANIM environment the takeover functionality is limited to resource type standalone i.e. classic AIX client.
about 2 months ago in AIX 0 Under review