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PINNED Terminal emulator support on Docker image
Docker utility should support Functional Perspective test scripts. Slack Issue https://devops---testing.slack.com/archives/CGV8AAGCD/p1645022341509149

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Add a parameter to BBOC START_SRVR commands to define the BBO$ user id for CICS WOLA Link Server Task

We are using BBOC START_SRVR commands to start the WOLA Link Server Tasks (BBO$) in our CICS regions. Currently, there is no parameter to define the user id, under which BBO$ is running. So, if we start the Link Server Task during the CICS startup...
over 3 years ago in WebSphere Liberty 0 Future consideration

Proactive Toxic combination validation

Hello Team, User level validation while adding to roles to avoid toxic combination proactively Example User1 is part of platoform Mgr role, So user1 should never be part of deployer role. Can we have the check in place while adding the toxic roles...
over 1 year ago in UrbanCode / Deploy 3 Not under consideration

Add the ability to Pause steps in the Java MJC

With the Perl MJC, when the job runs all the steps are displayed, and you have the ability to select "pause" on any one of the to pause execution of the job at that point. This RFE requests the same functionality for Java MJC jobs. I didn't realiz...
about 10 years ago in Rational Other / Build Forge 3 Not under consideration

Update status of TEMCLIENT role on VSI does not always happen correctly

Update status of TEMCLIENT role on VSI is not correct. We found an issue using the IBM Endpoint Manager (IEM) pattern type with updating the status of the TEMCLIENT role on a Virtual System Instance when unlinking the IEM shared service from the e...
about 5 years ago in IBM Cloud Pak System 0 Future consideration

Consider to support OAuth2 modern authentication for Mail Sessions in WebSphere Administrative Console

In my organization we're migrating e-mail to Office 365, and Microsoft is deprecating basic authentication (username/password) for email accounts. Instead they are encouraging us to use modern authentication using Client ID, ID tenant... and so. I...
over 1 year ago in WebSphere traditional 0 Future consideration

Allow comparing unrelated model fragments.

Propose to enhance the compare tool to support comparing unrelated model fragments.Now, when comparing 2 model fragments (even when they inherit from the same parent) you get:Models with different root objects are not supported.Only versions of th...
about 5 years ago in Rational Analysis, Design & Construction / Software Architect Real Time Edition 1 Not under consideration

MC feature: response file

When running MC with a huge amount of tc we encountered "Command line to long"We're now working around this, but it would be great if MC would accept a response file.(Or through the --options file)
about 5 years ago in Rational Analysis, Design & Construction / Software Architect Real Time Edition 1 Not under consideration

Robust framework for installation of patches on IBM Cloud Pak System

Feature to ensure automated installation of patches that are automatically validated for compatibility with the firmware version and registered to they are visible.
about 5 years ago in IBM Cloud Pak System 0 Not under consideration

Ability for clients to install patches on IBM Cloud Pak System without intervention of IBM SWAT

As a client we would like to be able to apply patches ourselves, without the need for IBM SWAT to help us do so.
about 5 years ago in IBM Cloud Pak System 0 Not under consideration

Better clarification when deleting resources from environment and resource tree.

When deleting resources from the UCD UI, there is no clarity on whether the resource is being deleted locally(from the environment) or globally(from the resource tree). Maybe a warning or message to the user will help with a confirmation before th...
over 1 year ago in UrbanCode / Deploy 5