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Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS

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Port number to be displayed in DVM LOGONDRV Global Variable ISPF Panel

The port number for inbound connections is currently not displayed in the DVM LOGONDRV Global Variable when viewed through DVM ISPF panel option E.1 (Display Global Variables). Though the port data is present in the LOGONDRV Global variable, it is...

Please correct to execute a complete search if the primary key of IMS-DB is specified in || (concatination).

When executing SQL, a complete search is not performed but a search of all counts is performed if the primary key of IMS-DB is specified in || (concatination). This is poor performance to use DVM.Please correct to execute a complete search even if...
4 months ago in Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 6 Not under consideration

DVM JGATE - JDBCGatewaySetup11.jar - Allow Special Characters in Password

Problem: Following the instructions on: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/dvm/1.1.0?topic=installing-jdbc-gateway, After issuing the command: "java -jar JDBCGatewaySetup11.jar", When prompted for password: "Set password for JDBC Gateway Admin page:", We...
4 months ago in Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

RMF Data Portal | Total Logical Utilization (IIP) (percent)

We use the RMF Data Portal to see the graphics. There is direct link for "% total physical utilization (IIP)" on RMF Data Portal but there is no direct link for "% total logical utilization (IIP) (percent)" . When we want to look at the total logi...
6 months ago in Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 2 Not under consideration

In AVZSIN00 - for the Define Database section the NAME parameter 4 chars is a limit

The name parameter has a limit of 4 chars. It is the connection name that user can see on DVM studio. Our external databases have names with more character and to have to convert them to only 4 could be a limit.For example ORAT1SRV need to be codi...
7 months ago in Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

Possibility to customize name of Settings during export

This is meant as a further improvement of idea DVMZ-I-214. When exporting Repositories and JDBC Library settings it creates a Settings.zip file, It would be useful to have the ability to edit the name, as already possible for personal data sources...
8 months ago in Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

Capture SQL Error Codes in Db2 COBOL Program Accessing DVM Tables

We are using a COBOL program to access DVM tables via an alias created on a three part name. If the program fails while performing a SQL call to one of the virtual DRDA tables, the program only receives a -1 SQLCODE. We would like for the program ...
9 months ago in Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 7 Not under consideration

Adding a search box for IMS Definitions when creating Virtual Tables

Currently, when creating IMS Virtual Tables, users must select a DBD and PSB from a dropdown list. However, since these follow a naming convention, finding the correct DBD or PSB can be time-consuming and inefficient. To improve usability, I propo...
9 months ago in Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 1 Future consideration

Access to Oracle table from Natural

Natural can access an Oracle table published in DVM, this is done through a CALL type call in Natural, GISS wants DVM to provide an Adabas view for this table, this is the equivalent of the jdbc interface for open systems.
9 months ago in Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 0 Not under consideration

Access to Natural through stored procedure in DVM

GISS wants DVM to provide an API-REST interface that allows a stored procedure to be executed in DVM. This functionality allows a Natural program to be executed with a stored procedure in DVM. The call is made through jcbc using a CALL to the stor...
9 months ago in Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration