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Status Delivered
Workspace IBM i
Categories Save and Restore
Created by Guest
Created on Sep 15, 2018

RELATED IDEAS

Enable ASYNCBRING by default on SAV command

Enabling this function generally reduces the time taken for backups to the IFS.

With clients that store large amounts of objects in the IFS, the time taken to backup these objects cab be massive. 33% reduction in backup Window is not uncommon.


Use Case:

Having performed extensive testing, I have yet to find a circumstance where enabling ASYNCBRING has a detrimental effect.

Current workaround:
Change the command default to *YES for AYSNCBRING on the SAV command after every install and Operating System Upgrade

Proposed resolution:
Change the command default to *YES for AYSNCBRING on the SAV command


Idea priority Low
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     May 4, 2022
    This request has been delivered with IBM i 7.5. Additional details can be found in the MTU here: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.5?topic=system-asynchronous-bring-parameter-default-changed-ifs-saves

    - IBM Power Systems Development
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Sep 23, 2021

    IBM agrees with the request and a solution appears to be desirable and feasible. IBM intends to provide a solution. However, IBM's plans may change and no commitment is made that a solution will be provided.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Mar 10, 2020

    IBM will use this request as input to planning but no commitment is made or implied. This request will be updated in the future if IBM implements it. IBM will use votes and comments from others in the community to help prioritize this request.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Oct 3, 2018

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

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Sep 17, 2018

    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 - Save, Restore
    Operating system - IBM i
    Source - Customer Advisory Council

    For recording keeping, the previous attributes were:
    Brand - Servers and Systems Software
    Product family - Power Systems
    Product - IBM i
    Component - Core OS
    Operating system - IBM i
    Source - Customer Advisory Council

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Sep 17, 2018

    The COMMON Europe Advisory Council (CEAC) has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a “nice to have".

    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

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