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IBM Z Workload Scheduler

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Removing application group entry in CP

When adding a Application Group to CP and you regret (for some reason) and want to cancel your way back, an entry is left in CP preventing to add the Application Group again using same Input Arrival values. Cancel during add, should mean cancel (a...
almost 2 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 0 Future consideration

Improve documentation concerning parameters for various functions

There is currently no single place in the set of manuals for IZWS where all the parameters which MAY need to be set to use a particular function are listed-- for example-- functions such as dynamic critical path (critical path handling), data set ...
over 5 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 1 Not under consideration

Add Description field in Monitor Critical Jobs in DWC 9.3

Add a feature to select "Description field" for operation in Monitor Critical Jobs in DWC 9.3 report as already in workload job monitoring.I 'll attach a file to show it.
about 7 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 1 Future consideration

Refreshing the subsystem of a controller after a new release

After the installation of a new release, the customer must either do an IPL or restart the controller on EACH lpars to upgrade the subsystem.For instance, on a productive system with 12 lpars and 3 IWS instances, the controllers must be restarted ...
over 5 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 1 Future consideration

UBS RFE for case TS004147967

Current WAPL command ADD ADID adds an occurrence in the Current Plan.In case its date/time is outside the Daily Plan window, the occurrence entry is added into the LTP.The resolution of the dependencies in WAPL is driven by the DEPRES parameter, b...
over 3 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 0 Planned for future release

Verify Add of a ApplicationGroup should keep or abondon dependicies in case of a loop while adding

When adding an application to CP through ISPF panel EQQMAMOL causing a loop you get warned properly (not allowing the add). If you add an applicationgroup causing a loop, you only get a warning meesage in upper right corner. saying “DEP LOOP IN GR...
almost 2 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 0 Future consideration

The interface to update Special Resources from System Automation uses high CPU

When we do changes to System Automation and refresh the system automation policy, TWS users excessive CPU updating the special resources STATUS (message EQQQ504I). Please can you review the code and make the interface more efficient.
almost 4 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 3 Future consideration

Check on Jobclass parameter in operation details

Unfortunately there is no check if the value defined in the Jobclass field in the operation details of an operation with a Computer (CPU) Workstation is empty or incorrect. A solution will be that there will be a check if the jobclass value will m...
almost 4 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 0 Future consideration

To do a LIST specifying the TIMEDEP as filter

For the "List" action in EQQYCAIN, there isn't any parameter to filter "time dependent"(TIMEDEP) jobs.
over 5 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 1 Not under consideration

Ability to auto kill job once deadline is reached

This option is useful for jobs which are running long and can be auto killed so the successor job can run automatically.
almost 2 years ago in IBM Z Workload Scheduler 0 Future consideration

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