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    Decomission of file system for agent base

    we are able to perform the completed server using decomission command decom node nodename can we have update feature of this like decom filespace nodename fsid nametype=fsid like this.
    over 3 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Server) 1 Future consideration

    event filtering function on snmp trap in ESS

    In ESS/Spectrum Scale GUI, there isn't any option to select the Severity of SNMP event message.
    about 6 years ago in Storage Scale System 1 Not under consideration

    Need ability to hold a VADP proxy idle, in reserve, to quickly run ad-hoc jobs (or expedite/prioritise job to head of queue).

    We have SLAs that run snapshot backups of VMs, each night. These jobs queue hundreds of VMs to have snapshots taken, and it takes hours for these to complete. Any adhoc snapshot or restore job that we launch during this backup window has to wait h...
    over 3 years ago in Storage Protect Family / IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 1 Future consideration

    add a NetApp Snapshot based backup and restore functionality to SPP

    Addition of a function to secure NetApp file server with SPP on vSnap server. This should be done on the basis of NetApp snapshots. The feature should be able to replace the current Spectrum Protect feature for NetApp data protection at the file l...
    almost 5 years ago in Storage Protect Family / IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 2 Future consideration

    ANR0991I alert/notification implementation

    As you can see in the support case ID there is no possibility to receive alerts or notifications for the ANR0991I when Spectrum protect server s are shutdown. In the operational center the possibility seems to be there but it's triggering nothing....
    almost 5 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Operations Center) 2 Future consideration

    Support DHCP with NSD for ESS/SSS clusters

    This will allow enterprises that require DHCP for ip address resolution.
    about 1 year ago in Storage Scale (formerly known as GPFS) 1 Not under consideration

    Oracle 18c support SP 4 DB's

    I have a client who is installing Oracle 18c now and have a need for backups They have used Spectrum Protect in the past and want to continue to do so
    over 7 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect for Databases 1 Planned for future release

    Certificate update message comes up

    Following manual operation is required when "ANS1695E The certificate is not valid" as such. It is required to import Spectrum Protect server certificate (cert256.arm) and run dsmcert command to import it. If the backup archive client or dsmadmc ...
    over 3 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 1 Future consideration

    Automatic update check should be disabled

    We want the current versions not to be searched automatically when we enter the administrative interface, A button can be placed for this and only those who want to upgrade over the internet can use this feature.
    almost 5 years ago in Storage Protect Family / IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 2 Future consideration

    Message IWNR6000I doesn't show the good direction of replication.

    When i start GC H2-H1 the message sent by CSM is IWNR6000I Starting all pairs in role pair H1-H2. The message is confusing because it doesn't reflect the direction of the command.
    over 3 years ago in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM) 2 Not under consideration

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