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The exit program is much more powerful than "just FTP logging" as it also allows to reject certain actions based on the data that is provided to the exit. That it can be used to also log the actions is actually more of a side effect that the original idea behind it I guess.
// rant on
Anyway, https://ibm-power-systems-cc.ideas.ibm.com/ideas/IBMI-I-813 is much more important but it seems it can't be provided anytime soon (guess IBM is busy writing yet another SQL function for an API that already exists).
Or - radical idea but hear me out - why not just enable a reglar FTP log file like every other FTP server on the planet? Or syslog if you want to go above and beyond? I know FTP is old and much derided but it's still pretty much universal and there's really nothing wrong with it on a secure network so it is still very widely used in industry. The lack of logging is almost a joke at this point: "Hey, we implemented the least secure file transfer protocol and didn't bother setting up any logging! How'd you like THAT, auditors! lol" is very much how it feels.
IBM is still using this request as input to the planning process. However, at this time it is not committed to our plan. This request will be updated in the future if IBM implements it.
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
IBM has received the requirement and is evaluating it. IBM will provide a response after evaluation is complete.