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Status Delivered
Workspace IBM i
Categories PowerHA
Created by Guest
Created on Jan 15, 2020

Support the system distribution directory within the PowerHA administrative domain

Similiar to User Profiles, include Directory Entries (including SMTP info) in the Admin Domain to keep the Directory Entries updated on the DR system.


Use Case:

Used for emailing from the IBMi.


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Nov 17, 2020

    The PowerHA team believes that the request described has been solved and is available with the System Distribution Directory shadowing functionality. Instructions on configuring the system distribution directory shadowing functionality can be found at the following URL: https://helpsystemswiki.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IWT/pages/1075445761/Shadowing+the+System+Distribution+Directory

  • Guest
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    Nov 10, 2020

    The PowerHA team agrees with the request and a solution appears to be desirable and feasible utilizing the system distribution directory shadowing functionality. The PowerHA team intends to provide a solution documenting how to use the functionality; however, the team's plans may change and no commitment is made that a solution will be provided.

  • Guest
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    Oct 5, 2020

    The PowerHA team will use this request as input to planning but no commitment is made or implied. The request will be updated in the future if the request is implemented. The PowerHA team will use votes and comments from others in the community to help prioritize this request.

  • Guest
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    Apr 9, 2020

    The PowerHA team has received the requirement and is evaluating it. The PowerHA team will provide a response after evaluation is complete.