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Default OpenShift version for `ibmcloud oc cluster create`

Clusters created from the web ui OpenShift panel default to the "default" OpenShift version. But the cli defaults `ibmcloud oc cluster create` created clusters to vanilla k8s versions as though they were created through the ibmcloud ks cluster cre...
about 2 years ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud Future consideration

automatic IKS worker replacement as a response to a certain metric (classic or VPC infrastructure)

While operating IBM Kubernetes (IKS) clusters (classsic infrastructure) we have run several times into a situation where IKS worker nodes start under-performing. We notice performance issues that are usually visible as: Read timeouts while perform...
almost 3 years ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Kubernetes Service Future consideration

Make `idle_in_transaction_session_timeout` a configurable setting in databases for postgres

Real life scenario application has a bug that causes a DB transaction to never be closed postgres needs to keep old tuple versions for as long the transction is open autovaccum can't delete old tuples tables start to get bloated performance degrad...
about 5 years ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Databases Not under consideration

When deleting a Virtual Server Instance (VSI), the default state of the "Release the VSN attached to this instance" switch should be set to OFF.

If the switch is left ON—whether due to oversight or misunderstanding—the Virtual Serial Number (VSN) will be released. This can lead to unintended consequences in scenarios where the VSN is intended to be retained for redeployment. For instance, ...
7 months ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Virtual Servers Needs more information

Expose ACI functionality to users

There are various elements of functionality within Cisco ACI that would be beneficial if made available as a configuration option to end users. E.G. Use of ESGs/EPGs to control communication between VSIs within the pod. Having a GUI/CLI method to ...
7 months ago in PowerVS Private Cloud / Client - Urgent Planned for future release

Trusted Profile list view as alternative to tile view when logging in

We make extensive use of Trusted Profile templates which means the same template may be applied to many accounts in the enterprise. We use Trusted Profile templates for privileged access where we want a careful selection of just a single account -...
about 1 year ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Identity and Access Management Future consideration

Show ibmcloud cli equivalent command for an order

When ordering something from the WEB-UI show in the UI a summarized of the order as ibmcloud cli command, so that this order can be reproduced or repeated automatically if need. So if I need to order 10 baremetal node, I can "generate" the cli fro...
over 3 years ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / CLI Planned for future release

Allow more fine grained permissions for Code Engine

Trying to configure a Service ID to just have access to update Secrets (so we can automate certificate renewal). It turns out there is no specific permission for updating secrets, you have to give the Service ID full access to update everything in...
almost 3 years ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Identity and Access Management Future consideration

Synchronize Trusted Profiles acess with Red Hat OpenShift clusters access

Currently, access to Red Hat OpenShift on IBM clusters is synchronized with IBM Cloud IAM users. This allows any person invited to join the account or has an existing IAM user to log in to OCP clusters. This approach doesn't scale since it require...
about 1 year ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud Future consideration

Add Japanese image to PowerVS

Currently, PowerVS only offers 2924/2984 as its IBM i boot image selection. I'd like a Japanese image, even if it's just as a secondary language. Setting up a separate COR server and installing Japanese would take a significant amount of time. Inc...
7 months ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Power Not under consideration

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