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We are considering this enhancement as part of our long term roadmap.
Thanks for the details. We will evaluate the request for GUI option.
Hello,
The link given does address what is asked for in this RFE. The fact that only a command line solution is provided does not fill the need for the HMC GUI interface.
When working with a GUI as the HMC is, the option to change the sender mail address needs to be in the GUI and should not be limited to a command line command only. After all this is an action which nearly every HMC end customer I have spoken has on his wish list, all of them have limited HMC knowlegde.
The command which needs to executed "chsacfg -t email -o addfrom -a myuser@mycompany.com" is straightforward, but what do you think a customer prefers this command or an option in the GUI.
I find it hard to explain to an end customer that the GUI does not have the option to do something as simple as changing the sending mail address.
I do understand that not everything can be added in the GUI, but this is a basic function and since the rest of the mail setup is in the GUI, I think the requested function needs to be added.
Please fell 100 % free to disagree, after all it is just my opinion.
Greetings Rudi
Hi Rudi,
We have evaluated the request and there is an option in the chsacfg command to modify the email address from which the customer notifications will be sent.
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/9119-MHE/p8edm/chsacfg.html . Can you please check this option and let us know if this addresses the requirement?
Thanks.
The CEAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a HIGH priority requirement that is important to address.
This is a significant restriction in functionality, with no workaround and as an HMC's key function is to monitor we feel this needs to be addressed quickly.
Background: The COMMON Europe Advisory Council (CEAC) members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CEAC has a crucial role in working with IBM i development to help assess the value and impact of individual RFEs on the broader IBM i community and has therefore reviewed your RFE.
To find out how CEAC help to shape the future of IBM i, see CEAC @ ibm.biz/BdYSYj and the article "The Five Hottest IBM i RFEs Of The Quarter" at ibm.biz/BdYSZT
Therese Eaton – CEAC Program Manager, IBM
Good point, security and sending email can be a struggel