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IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM)

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Multiple Flashcopies per volume set.

Allow multiple Flashcopies to be taken that aren't directly tied to a set of volumes at Flashcopy point and time. Take the Flashcopy and use space from the storage pool, allow for multiple copies to exist for each replication session.
over 3 years ago in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM) 1 Future consideration

Flashcopy - restart or reset Flashcopy to original date/time

Flashcopy currently is a one and done function. It would be useful to have the ability to start over or reset a Flashcopy to it's original point and time. For example take a flash copy on Day 1 at noon, run your DR exercise, application test, vend...
over 3 years ago in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM) 1 Future consideration

Add JCL to IWNALLOC for SAMPLIB & ASAMPLIB

Please add JCL in the IWNALLOC.JCL file to include SAMPLIB and ASAMPLIB.
over 6 years ago in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM) 0 Future consideration

CSM for z/OS - Active/Standby on different storage systems

We installed the standby CSM server on remote site on a different sysplex with different storage systems. All storage connections from the active CSM were synchronized to the standby CSM server. But the standby CSM server has no access to the stor...
about 5 years ago in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM) 1 Future consideration

Adding role to resync Management Servers

We installed active and standby CSM server on z/OS. If one system IPLed, we implemented automation scripts that automatically resync the Management Servers after the CSM is started. With this Automation, we are able to IPL the system without the n...
about 5 years ago in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM) 0 Future consideration

Have the ability do define a cut-off date and time for scheduled operation

Have the ability do define a cut-off date and time for scheduled operation expecially when it is expected to run at a predefined date/time. If for any reason the CSM server is stopped when a timer for a scheduled action expires, the action will be...
over 2 years ago in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM) 4 Future consideration

CSM Console Messages Need to Show Correct Pair Direction

CSM log messages always show for example "Starting all pairs in role pair H1-H2" even if the start command was issued for H2-H1 instead. This can be very confusing and misleading when trying to check back and see what commands were issued and what...
almost 7 years ago in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM) 1 Future consideration

improvements of the RC handling in the CSMCLI framework

For automation it would be easier if a validation of the return code is sufficient for successful CSMCLI command execution.Any Messages not equal Info Messages should result in a RC <> 0
almost 6 years ago in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM) 1 Future consideration

Copy Services Manager - Need active/active or autofailover when HMC connection fails

During a storage migration the Copy Services Manager server lost communication with the DS8886 HMC. The replication status and control was unavailable until the HMC was rebooted. CSM should use both HMCs of the DS8886 and not have a single point o...
almost 6 years ago in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM) 0 Future consideration

Ability to run initckdvol as it is often needed during DASD refresh

During DASD refreshes, we perform multiple times full data push to the new frames so that the application teams can do as much testing on the new frames. And IBM recommends us to run initckdvol before we do a new full push to the new frame since t...
over 4 years ago in IBM Copy Services Manager (CSM) 1 Future consideration

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