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There is a typo in the Comment below. Repeating the Comment with the typo corrected (2002 should be 2001):
A new GUI interface has been delivered for DCM. Once the latest security and http ptf group has been applied, you can reach this new interface using the following url: Http://host name:2001/DCM
Note, this function is only available in IBM i 7.4. Also part of the 7.4 release is the ability to programmatically interact with DCM using the new API interfaces that were delivered in the base of IBM i 7.4.
A new GUI interface has been delivered for DCM. Once the latest security and http ptf group has been applied, you can reach this new interface using the following url. Http://host name:2002/DCM
Note, this function is only available in IBM i 7.4. Also part of the 7.4 release is the ability to programitilly interact with DCM using the new API interfaces that were delivered in the base of IBM i 7.4
The CAAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a high priority requirement that is important to be addressed. This RFE would remove some major obstacles to implementing security best practices. Digital Certificates are notoriously difficult for customers to understand -- help is needed.
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/
Nancy Uthke-Schmucki - CAAC Program Manager
Due to processing by IBM, this request was reassigned to have the following updated attributes:
Brand - Servers and Systems Software
Product family - Power Systems
Product - IBM i
Component - System Management
Operating system - IBM i
Source - Client
For recording keeping, the previous attributes were:
Brand - Servers and Systems Software
Product family - Power Systems
Product - IBM i
Component - IBM i Access Family
Operating system - IBM i
Source - Client
The COMMON Europe Advisory Council (CEAC) has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a high priority requirement that is important to address.
The DCM used today is outdated and is not up to standard with other current DCMs. An updated DCM for IBM i will make system management easier across a POWER system estate and increaser audit reliability.
Add CEAC comment that covers: Probably no work-around, Broad appeal to SMB customers, High business value and marketing appeal (including strategic, gap in the market)
Background: The 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
IBM has received this requirement and is evaluating it. A response will be provided when evaluation is complete.
100% agree! It's time for an upgrade.