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New Feature - zHyperRead

We would like a feature very similar to zHyperwrite but for reads. We would like the ability for databases to read from a PPRC secondary devices when we are in a hyperswapped scenario
over 4 years ago in GDPS 1 Delivered

Possibility to start a rexx located on ZVM by GDPS

Since GDPS is "the captain on the ship" we have the need for a possibility that GDPS can start a (CMS) rexx script which is located on ZVM.
about 5 years ago in GDPS 8 Delivered

Display multiple parts of STP environment

On panel VPCPSPM1 GDPS currently Displays the CTS would be nice if it conveyed the Current CTS PTS BTS and ARB .
about 5 years ago in GDPS 1 Delivered

mtmmGDPS Support for MTMM Dual leg + GM With LCP

For Barclays to take advantage of logical corruption protection we would need GDPS to support to include Global Mirror into a GDPS Metro Dual leg environment. Currently this is not a GDPS supported configuration. We would then use the Global Mirro...
about 5 years ago in GDPS 8 Delivered

GDPS - HS-Enablement (remove dependancy on JES startup)

An HyperSwap-enabled state at IPL still seems to appear to be dependent on JES (JES2 or JES3) being initialised. This means, if we have a problem getting JES up and running, HS could remain disabled for some time. The following message is normally...
over 5 years ago in GDPS 1 Delivered

Unify site switch procedures for planned, unplanned and emergency site switch

Current GDPS design is to have different site switch script for planned, unplanned scenarios. i.e. GFS for planned switch, FORCE switch for unplanned, etc. Customer is asking for a unified site switch procedure. That means for any scenarios, only ...
over 6 years ago in GDPS 1 Delivered

GEO-555 (produban) Determining SE/FC extent pool occupancy

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: pabalonso@produban.comSubmitters Company: Produban PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: GEO-555 (produban) Determining SE/FC extent pool occupancyHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: GDPS/GMGDPS/PPRCCurrent Stat...
over 8 years ago in GDPS 2 Delivered

GEO-487 (ITAU) PPRC Link administration.

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: Angela LabateSubmitters Company: Other Customer PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: GEO-487 (ITAU) PPRC Link administration.Homework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: GDPS/GMGDPS/PPRCCurrent Status: IntialClosed Stat...
over 8 years ago in GDPS 2 Delivered

GEO-521(FI) Include xDR systems in VPCEQURY HS or SYS output

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: michael.pfannkuche@f-i.deSubmitters Company: Finanz Informatik PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: GEO-521(FI) Include xDR systems in VPCEQURY HS or SYS outputHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: GDPS/PPRCCurre...
over 8 years ago in GDPS 2 Delivered

GEO-530 (Credit Suisse) INGHWCMD Security

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: sir_mc_henrySubmitters Company: Credit Suisse PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: GEO-530 (Credit Suisse) INGHWCMD SecurityHomework Assigned: Requirement Category: GDPS - CommonCurrent Status: IntialClosed Status: Se...
over 8 years ago in GDPS 10 Delivered