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Status Not under consideration
Categories SOAP Gateway
Created by Guest
Created on Mar 11, 2014

Either use SMP/E or Installation Manager, not one to install the other

Either use SMP/E or Installation Manager, not one to install the other. And if the decision is to be to not use the standard z/OS software installer (SMP/E), then support 100% of the capabilities of the current software installer, such as support of having a scheduled job pulling and taking action on PTF, PE and HOLDCAT data, and the ability to install from network.

Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Jul 7, 2014

    Dear USAA:

    Thank you for submitting this IMS enhancement request.
    After giving the request a comprehensive review, we have determined that we cannot include it as a candidate in an upcoming release because it is not consistent with the product direction. As a consequence we have, unfortunately, rejected this request.

    We appreciate your input to the IMS development team. We also hope that you will continue to submit ideas for improvements as customer feedback is a key component to shaping the future direction of IMS.

    Sincerely,
    Himakar Chennapragada