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IBM does not intend to provide a solution to this request at this time, so it is being closed. This request has a low priority since there is a work-around.
To direct a table function to be run on a remote system, add a three-part reference to a table on that system. Here is an example. Replace RMTDB with the system you want to access.
select current server, h.*
from table(qsys2.history_log_info()) h
where exists
(select 1 from RMTDB.sysibm.sysdummy1);
Hi,
We haven't yet considered whether or not to provide this enhancement.
I should point out that there are two alternatives that could be used today:
1) Create a procedure on the target IBM i's that invokes the UDTF. Call the procedure using 3-part names.
2) Create a view on the target IBM i's where the view invokes the UDTF. Query the view using 3-part names.
2b) The view could be parameterized using global variables.
Regards, Scott
The CAAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a “nice to have” low priority feature to the general IBM i community. There are alternate ways to do this, though they are a bit involved. The audience for this would be those with multiple systems running the same application stack, and it would be much appreciated by them.
Background: The COMMON Americas Advisory Council (CAAC) members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CAAC has a key 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.
For more information about CAAC, see www.common.org/caac
For more details about CAAC's role with RFEs, see http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/i-Can/May-2017/COMMON-Americas-Advisory-Council-%28CAAC%29-and-RFEs/
Dawn May - CAAC Program Manager