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Add Record definition for SMF 23

Add Record definition for SMF 23 and even better : tables exploiting those records.
about 14 hours ago in IBM Z Performance and Capacity Analytics Submitted

Enable DPoP support on OAuth 2.0 under z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition

We have noticed several types of frauds when using tokens via OAuth 2.0. To address this issue, RFC 9449 was published with the implementation of DPoP (Demonstrating Proof of Possession.) "DPoP is an OAuth security extension for binding tokens to ...
about 16 hours ago in z/OS Connect Submitted

MASINITTIME CICSPLEX Parm should accept value in Minutes and seconds.

Hi Team, In present scenario, MASINITTIME accept the value in minutes, from 5 to 59 minutes and the default is 10 minutes. My ask is MASINITTIME should accept the value in minutes and seconds, also it should accept the range below 5 minutes, so th...
about 19 hours ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Runtime Under review

Enable IBM Z Concert to ingest and analyse z/VM Perfmon data via Data Pump with built-in ML/analytics

Extend IBM Z Concert to support ingestion of z/VM Performance Monitor (Perfmon) data delivered via z/VM Data Pump, enabling advanced analytics, anomaly detection, and machine learning–driven insights across z/VM environments.
about 21 hours ago in IBM Z Concert for Z Submitted

Universal Advanced Space, Communications, and Earth Intelligence Network (UASCEIN)

For a civilian/scientific concept, here's a consolidated framework: Universal Advanced Space, Communications, and Earth Intelligence Network (UASCEIN) Vision A globally distributed platform integrating: Satellite communications Earth observation C...

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...
3 days 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...
4 days 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...
4 days 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...
4 days 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...
5 days ago in watsonx Assistant for Z Submitted