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Lock sharing of database tables between TXSeries and WAS

We are looking for a feature where Java EJB program and COBOL need to the update the same DB2 table without bothering about locks, even if they are against the fundamentals of XA protocol.
about 2 years ago in TXSeries for Multiplatforms / Other 0 Planned for future release

Circular hops between Java and COBOL transactions

we have CICS applications that make circular hops between Cobol program and Java EJB application and they perform update on RDMBS database that are belong on same LUW ,need to work in two-phase commit . Opened same RFE on CICS TG CTG-I-134
about 2 years ago in TXSeries for Multiplatforms / Other 0 Planned for future release

CDPz lacks ability create Meaning Splunk Data to Rpt on when it exists in 1 SMF rcd

I am trying to create an CPC Utilization by Lpar which all data exists in the SMF type 70 rcd. This is currently being done by MXG, TDSz, MICS and other products, but the default rcds from CDPz is basically unusable. I tried to create a Custom Dat...
over 4 years ago in IBM Z Common Data Provider 1 Planned for future release

Operation duration set to 00:00:01 in CP during daily plan extend when WS changed from reporting to non-reporting.

Current IWS Functionality. When the workstation is changed for an operation (job) in the AD from reporting to non-reporting, the duration of the operation in the CP is set to 00:00:01 during the daily plan extend. I would like the same function...
about 2 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 0 Planned for future release

Add functionality to remove/delete keys in PRE_ACTIVATION STATE

Request to add the functionalty that will enable the removal/deletion of keys that are still in pre_actiovation mode. 1. Adding this functionality will allow completely removing the key in pre_actiovation state from the database and allow key leb...
about 2 years ago in Enterprise Key Management Foundation / EKMF Web 0 Planned for future release

Time-based batch collect commit frequency

I would like to request an upper limit on the amount of (wall-clock/elapsed) time between commits when using the batch collector. Current commit frequency options are inadequate to prevent uncommitted UR problems, if a batch job is CPU-delayed, an...
over 4 years ago in IBM Z Decision Support 2 Planned for future release

Download all PDFs generated at once

In the View Print Jobs screen, have the possibility to download (and/or open in the browser directly) all the generated pdfs, at once.
about 2 years ago in IBM Host On-Demand  / Front End 1 Planned for future release

Would like an option in option 5.3 ( EQQSOPFP ) to display all NOP'ed jobs

Would like an option in option 5.3 ( EQQSOPFP ) to display all NOP'ed jobs
almost 9 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 0 Planned for future release

EKMF Web integration to Salesforce Cache-Only Key Service

Enable the feature to manage Salesforce Cache-Only Key Service
about 2 years ago in Enterprise Key Management Foundation / EKMF Web 0 Planned for future release

Add --prof support in node on z/OS

Please add full --prof support to enable application profiling. Zowe applications need a way to estimate and track resource consumption and perform optimization.
over 4 years ago in IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Node.js 3 Planned for future release