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Status Delivered
Created by Guest
Created on Jun 24, 2021

Improve ZD&T documentation about Firewall rules

ZD&T currently documentation about Firewall Rules available in Knowledge Center is not clear enough. It would be great if the direction ("from" and "to") is specified. For example: Port 22 from Enterprise Edition web server to Target environment. Please see a screen shot of an example uploaded here.
Also, please enter a business justification i.e.: this is required for deployment or licensing

Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Apr 29, 2024

    Thank you for submitting this RFE. Your request was delivered in Virtual Dev and Test for z/OS 1.4, Wazi Sandbox 2.6 and Z Development and Test 14.2.

  • Guest
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    Aug 18, 2023

    This request is a candidate for a future generally available (GA) release. IBM's statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM's sole discretion. IBM will update this request to reflect any changes.

  • Guest
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    Jul 22, 2021

    Thank you for submitting this RFE. This is consistent with our plans for the product and will be prioritized for future consideration.