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Workspace IBM i
Categories IBM i Access Family
Created by Guest
Created on Jun 10, 2020

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ACS - Check For Updates - Add from Network server directory

Problem description:
150+ lpars, 10,000's of users, no user has a profile on every system except admins. So I can't utilize the Check for Updates on ACS option configured to 1 IBM i location. It requires a login.

We need a different solution. Like a network drive location. One where everyone on the network can get at it.

Also see LUG requirement XX1679.


Use Case:

Proposed resolution:
Allow the AcsConfig.properties configuration file to contain a network server directory to be defined for the Check For Updates to use.
That server directory will not have a login required for those on the network.


Idea priority High
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Dec 7, 2020

    This support is now available in version 1.1.8.6 dated December 2020.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Sep 23, 2020

    We already provide network install and update options as documented in this article:
    https://developer.ibm.com/articles/i-ibmi-access-client-solutions-customization-trs/

    In our next update, we will provide an option on the Edit->Preferences General tab to allow the user to select which system they would like to check for updates. If the property com.ibm.iaccess.CheckUpdateSystem has already been set, the option on the General tab will be disabled with the specified system displayed.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jul 28, 2020

    The CAAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a medium priority requirement that should be addressed. Depending on how the jar file is distributed, this enhancement might be needed. When running applications, there is an expectation that applications will update automatically. IBM should meet that expectation as much as possible.

    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

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jul 21, 2020

    The CEAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a MEDIUM priority requirement that should be addressed.

    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

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jul 8, 2020

    I have an even easier solution and my initial design suggestion.
    On the main panel, Edit... Preferences... Put a field on there somewhere for me to enter what system to go check for updates on.
    Everyone that uses ACS has to have a system connection, or the software is pointless. So let us check for updates on any system I choose.

    That way the 40,000 users I have that can hit one of 18 production lpars (all being updated by PTFs now) and they can stay current on ACS.
    Rather than hard wiring it to a config.properties entry I know not everyone has access to. (i have 3 config file templates. 5250, DB Users, Admins).

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jun 25, 2020

    IBM understands this request and will consider it for a future code update, though no commitment is made or implied.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jun 12, 2020

    IBM has received this requirement. You will be notified as plans for this requirement change.

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