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Status Future consideration
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 12, 2024

Dynamic removal of redundant checkpoint entries

Can the logic behind CKPT.DAYS be extended so that this function in invoked on a regular basis (e.g. daily) instead of only when z/OS Connect:Direct is started?


When the checkpoint dataset becomes full, the only way to defragment it or clear out redundant checkpoint records is to bring the z/OS Connect:Direct node down resulting in an outage.


Some large organisations require their production z/OS Connect:Direct nodes to run 24x7x365 and any outage has a big impact.

What is your industry? Banking
How will this idea be used?

Issues like the one we experienced in January can be avoided if redundant checkpoint records are deleted on a regular basis

  • Admin
    James Joseph
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    Mar 13, 2024

    Updating the RFE status to "Future Consideration" based on the internal review. We will be considering based on the overall priorities for one of the future releases. Thanks for your suggestions and appreciate your patience.

    Regards,

    Product Management

  • Admin
    James Joseph
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    Mar 13, 2024

    Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas to IBM. We truly value our relationship with you and appreciate your efforts and willingness to share details about your experience, your recommendations, and ideas. We will soon review the same in the coming weeks and shall get back with a response.

    Thanks,

    Product Management