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Implement support for --dependencyFile in zapp.yaml for Assembler Programs

Currently when you use VS Code with the zapp.yaml parameter "--dependencyFile ${dependencyFile}" on a Assembler build, the following error is generated and the build stops. This request is to have Assembler support when using --dependencyFile. CRR...
about 21 hours ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / VSCODE Submitted

Include Additional details in SMF80_COMMAND, SMF80_OPERATION and SMF80_RESOURCE fields.

At the moment these records only show you if the command was run successfully or not, but the important details that are in the SMFDTP=6, SMF80DTA fields are not captured. This is information such as, when user ALU is performed, what access or ope...
about 21 hours ago in IBM Z Common Data Provider Submitted

Markdown file for IBM Redbooks and other mainframe documentation

This is not specific to zSecure but for overall IBM documentation. PDFs or weblink are fine, however they aren't that useful for AI to consume. For AI readability and easier consumption - request is to generate .md files for the upcoming IBM docum...
about 23 hours ago in zSecure / zSecure Audit Submitted

Clearly report the exact TIMESTAMP of the data consistent on disk B.RS1 when performing a 'GDASD=MGMPROD RECOVER'.

If I am not mistaken, when a RECOVER is performed on disk B.RS1 from the KR, the process carries out a Fast Reverse Restore from the GMFC to B.RS1 and then re-establishes it. Therefore, the TIMESTAMP that the GMFC might provide for the last consis...
1 day ago in GDPS Submitted

Integration with a SPIFFE based service to manage secrets, SSH & API keys.

Visa inc. currently hosts a production cluster of `Teleport` that provides SPIFFE compatible Agentic Identity Framework services. As a best practice Visa prefers that AI Agents hosted on IBM Watsonx Assistant for Z to be able to integrate with thi...
2 days ago in watsonx Assistant for Z Submitted

Process and Report SMF 241 Records (HSM)

Hierarchical Storage Manager (HSM) generates SMF Type 241 records which contain detailed data about the migrations and recalls of datasets. In many environments, there is a large amount of HSM activity that contributes to the overall CPU utilizati...
2 days ago in  IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS Submitted

Bidi / RTL Support in VS Code for Mainframe Members

I would like to request Bidi (bi-directional) / RTL support when editing mainframe members in VS Code. Currently, Hebrew text is displayed incorrectly (reversed).This issue does not occur in: 3270 terminal or IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz) on Eclips...
2 days ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / VSCODE Submitted

CICS VSAM LSR Pool Buffers Above the Bar. (64bit)

VSCR below the Bar, in the 31 bit address range. We find that of the EDSALIM Max of 2400M, we can only go to 1300M +- for application usage, due to LSR Pool Buffers. If LSR above the bar (64 bit), we could allocate more for application user EUDSA....
3 days ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Runtime Under review

Support detection of IMS DB usage in Assembler programs when DL/I calls are performed indirectly via wrapper modules and dynamic calls.

Currently, IMS/DB Usage and Logical Usage reports rely on detecting statement occurrences within program source. In environments using Assembler, it is common to encapsulate IMS access through wrapper modules and dynamic calls (e.g., program → DBA...
3 days ago in Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence / Application Delivery Intelligence Extensions Submitted

Develop an exit that would take the CS089 user pop up message and then automatically issue the VFORCE of their ID, so they can logon again.

Hello, Please, develop an exit that would take the CS089 user pop up message and then automatically issue the VFORCE of their ID, so they can logon again. Kind regards, Adam Fekete
3 days ago in IBM CL/SuperSession for z/OS / Runtime Submitted

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