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    The += method in RPG to increment a numeric field does not show up as an (M) in the outline view for the variable.

    The += method in RPG to increment a numeric field does not show up as an (M) in the outline view for the variable. We've noticed in the Outline view, that if you use the newer method of using the += symbol in RPGLE to increment a numeric field, th...
    over 11 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Is a defect

    RFE to request bundling of Anti Virus into the hmc application or some other AV software, Preferably Crowdstrike AV

    Adding an Antivirus engine would enhance protecting against vulnerabilities; real time monitoring, all would benefit in todays cyber attack environment
    almost 3 years ago in Hardware Management Console 0 Under review

    Enhance VARCHAR format option for EUR,JIS,ISO,USA but for LOCAL option

    Today, VARCHAR supports a 2nd parameter when the first parameter is a date/time value. That 2nd parameter returns the resulting date value in the designated format. The LOCAL option returns the value in the Job's format. I would like this enhanced...
    almost 3 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 2 Not under consideration

    Program References Enhancement

    I would like to be able to see the Procedure Names a Program or Service Program require. I have a service program with 5 procedures defined in it. I can get a list of those procedures using DSPSRVPGM with DETAIL(*PROCEXP). This service program is ...
    almost 3 years ago in IBM i / Application Development 3 Not under consideration

    Remove all references to SAVSTG from documentation for IBM i 7.2 on up.

    SAVSTG hasn't been supported as of IBM i 7.2 as per https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.2?topic=ios-save-storage-savstg-command-restore-storage-process-are-no-longer-provided However it is still referenced multiple times in current documentation. Simp...
    almost 3 years ago in IBM i / Documentation 0 Submitted

    CyberArk integration or support

    we use CyberArk for secure connection and as a password vault in our organization.Are there any plans to have support for this tool or have any interconnection to it?
    almost 6 years ago in PowerVC 1 Future consideration

    Add Ethernet adapter e4148a1614109304 to AIX ARTEX catalog (for use with VIOS rules)

    See IBM Support Case Number TS003577743 Unable to add VIOS rules for adapterPCIe2 4-Port Adapter (10GbE SFP+) (e4148a1614109304) lsdev -F "name:class/subclass/type" -l ent0ent0:adapter/pciex/e41457162004000 $ rules -o add -t adapter/pciex/e4145716...
    almost 6 years ago in PowerVM VIOS 0 Future consideration

    V7R3 to V7R5 Cross-reference PTF .csv

    Can IBM provide the V7R3 to V7R5 cross-reference PTF list in a .csv format, similar to what's available for V7R4 to V7R5? To my knowledge, the V7R3 to V7R5 cross-reference list is currently only available in .pdf.
    almost 3 years ago in IBM i / PTF and Service 2 Functionality already exists

    QSYSMSG - Array rebuild start and complete messages

    We have a program that monitors the QSYSMSG message queue to alert us to critical issues on our system. When a DASD device fails with mirrored protection, the system sends CPI0949 when protection is suspended and CPI0989 when the resume is complet...
    almost 9 years ago in IBM i / Storage 3 Not under consideration

    Display Message File Constants in Screen Designer

    Our team uses Rational Developer for a lot of RPG programming associated with display files and related text from multiple spoken languages (Spanish, English, French, etc). We would like Rational Developer's Screen Designer 'Preview' and 'Design' ...
    almost 9 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 Not under consideration

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