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Status Delivered
Categories Database Reorg
Created by Guest
Created on Dec 2, 2022

Conditional reorg check for new KEYLABEL in RACF

We are encrypting our IMS Databases. We store the encryption KEYLABEL in RACF on the Dataset Profile. Over time, we may change the KEYLABEL, to switch to quantum safe algorithms for example, and would like the conditional reorg to detect this change and cause it to perform a reorg. So, if the KEYLABEL currently on the IMS Database Dataset is not the same as the KEYLABEL on the RACF Dataset Profile,  perform the reorg. 

Idea priority Medium
  • Admin
    Tracy Dean
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    Dec 12, 2024

    The enhancement for IMS Online Reorg Facility is now available via APAR PH62239 / PTF UI99234. This fulfills the requirements described in this Idea so the Idea has been closed.

  • Admin
    Tracy Dean
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    Jul 9, 2024

    The function for this Idea in IMS Database Reorganization Expert has been delivered via APAR PH59280 / PTF UI97538. An additional PTF will be delivered for IMS Online Reorganization Facility.

  • Admin
    Tracy Dean
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    Apr 2, 2024

    The delivery of this function has been slightly delayed. The new target is 2Q 2024.

  • Admin
    Tracy Dean
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    Nov 28, 2023

    The target date has been changed to 1Q 2024.

  • Admin
    Tracy Dean
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    Feb 21, 2023

    This Idea is accepted. The current target delivery date is 4Q 2023.