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    AFP Toolbox service program QAOCL/QAYTBFMCFG

    Please convert the service program QAYTBFMCFG in library QAOCL for the newer releases of IBM i/OS. Use Case: Generate AFP reports programmatically without need for defining an external printer file.
    almost 9 years ago in IBM i / Print 3 Future consideration

    Track who, when and what message was deleted for audit purposes

    Currently there is no log available to audit if some one deleted one or all messages from PowerVC.
    over 4 years ago in PowerVC 1 Future consideration

    tuning of storage monitor

    VMR currently pings to each storage_agent every 10 seconds to monitor their status. VMR will log STG_UNREACHABLE in "events.log" file in case the ping is not successful within a certain time limit. The DR site and prod site are geographically disp...
    over 4 years ago in VM Recovery Manager 0 Planned for future release

    add support for QaneSava/QaneRsta to accept multiple arguments for LIB parameter

    I am using QaneSava API to save libraries. I am using STRSAVSYNC and SYNCID option when I need to synchronize multiple libraries. By using this approach I can synchronize up to 32 libraries using 32 QaneSava calls. However, I have a requirements t...
    about 9 years ago in IBM i / BRMS 1 Not under consideration

    Enhance code comment feature

    Using ACS Run SQL Scripts version 1.1.6.1 When using CTRL+/ to comment or uncomment without first highlighting the line of text, the product highlights the text to the end of line and then moves the cursor AFTER the highlighted text. This places t...
    about 9 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Not under consideration

    No warning for Callhome possible for vHMC products it self

    vHMC version 8.8.4 and 8.8.5 Customer uses the callhome wizard in the vHMC (Virtual HMC) when installing this product.At the end of the wizard, he gets a possibility to run a test event. This event hangs for ever, as this vHMC is not allowed to do...
    about 9 years ago in Hardware Management Console 2 Is a defect

    Copied connection on 8.0.3 causes opens to original connection

    I copied a connection in RDP 8.0.3 in order to create a work environment with different library list. I used to create different profiles and connections but had troubles with properties being copied. The new connection opens just fine and sets th...
    over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

    Advanced Job Scheduler Output Queue Monitor and Distribution

    We would like to have more parameters in the output queue monitor that allows for wildcard file name such as QP1A* and a delay that allows time for multiple spooled files to develop. Then bundle the spooled file into a common .PDF and follow the e...
    about 9 years ago in IBM i / Core OS 4 Not under consideration

    Provide a public URL to download ACS

    ACS should be deployed in all of our computers. To simplify this process and the upgrade would be better to have a public url. It will become possible to create a brew cask to install it on mac for example. Use Case: Deploy and upgrade ACS typing ...
    about 9 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Not under consideration

    Capture Object Information

    he DSPFD command collects a lot of information about files and allows that information to be displayed, printed or written to a file. The file name can also use wildcards. However, it appears the group responsible for the DSPOBJ command didn't bot...
    about 9 years ago in IBM i / Security 4 Not under consideration

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