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ATTLS for IBM Developer for z/OS, including Enterprise Edition

ATTLS is preferred mechanism for securing connections. IBM Developer for z/OS, including Enterprise Editionshould implement ATTLS support.
over 3 years ago in z/OS Explorer / Host 4 Delivered

IDz 14.1.0 cannot detect the lock owner information across different systems in a sysplex

IDz 14.1.0 cannot detect the lock owner information across different systems in a sysplex
about 4 years ago in z/OS Explorer / Host 3 Delivered

Need to stop IDz searching on whole MVS level

Need a way to stop IDz searching on whole MVS level, just like in ISPF 3.4 option, users cannot input "*" as the first dataset qualifier. Otherwise it will cost high CPU on host and frozen in listener.
over 4 years ago in z/OS Explorer / Host 4 Delivered

ISPF-SDSF XDC equivalent function on IDZ

Currently we do not any option where we can capture the JES details into a text file , in specific use case we are not able to load JES file with 4m lines into IDZ.
over 3 years ago in z/OS Explorer / Host 3 Delivered

"show steps" should also support the backward reference in the PGM parameter of an EXEC statement in the JCL

The "show steps" function should support the backward reference in the PGM parameter of an EXEC statement in the JCL. Actually, if we submit the following job (adjust job card as needed), then right click on the Job inthe Remote systems explorer v...
over 3 years ago in z/OS Explorer / Host 4 Delivered

JES - retrieve job display LPAR/member name

When retrieving jobs, a list is displayed of jobs which match the entered pattern/criteria. Please add LPAR/SYSNAME/Member Name to the displayed info
almost 3 years ago in z/OS Explorer / Host 4 Delivered

RSE Disconnect warning

Provide a warning message x minutes before disconnecting from Remote System, allow option to keep connection open.
almost 3 years ago in z/OS Explorer / Host 6 Delivered

default BLKSIZE = 27998 used in copy command in ID/z

Copying via ISPF asks for these options: Allocation Options: 1. Allocate using the attributes of: T03119A.somedata 2. Specify allocation attributes Use existing SMS attributes for option 1 So it‘s at users hands… When I read your documentat...
about 4 years ago in z/OS Explorer / Host 4 Delivered

Enable Export of RSE filters also when Filter Pools are active.

The export function for filters in the Remote Systems Explorer should export ALL filters, no matter on which connection or in which filter pool they are.
over 4 years ago in z/OS Explorer / Host 4 Delivered

Adding support for STOP RESAPI server

When I issue the command "P RSEAPI" nothing happens. All the RSEAPI related tasks do not come down.
over 3 years ago in z/OS Explorer / Host 2 Delivered