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Make IBM Cloud CLI and API authorizations consistent

I usually use IBM Cloud CLI, and I am trying to use APIs for some specific commands I would like to run right from IBM i or AIX running in Power Virtual Server. Unfortunately I have found we need special authorities for APIs that should be simple....
5 days ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Power 0 Under review

PowerVS: Dashboard for VM update history

Currently, to check a VM’s update history, users must navigate to the Events tab and search through logs. This process can be cumbersome, and even with search functionality, it’s not always easy to retrieve all relevant entries. Additionally, the ...
18 days ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Power 0 Not under consideration

Protect option on specific PowerVS VSIs

Please, add a checkbox to lock unexpected VSI removal. We are cloning PowerVS VSIs for test purposes with a schedulled task/job, and our concern is we could delete by error the production system. My request: A mechanism to lock VSIs manually, so w...
25 days ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Power 0 Planned for future release

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...
about 2 months ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Power 0 Not under consideration

PowerVS - FedRAMP Certification

FedRAMP is a U.S. government program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud products and services, ensuring federal agencies can securely adopt cloud technologies. We have a client who is intereste...
9 months ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Power 0 Future consideration

Not able to add/update the PowerVS Volume Group/Consistency Group through Terraform 1.74.0

Not able to add/update the PowerVS Volume Group/Consistency Group through Terraform 1.74.0 I want to update my VG/CG after its created with terraform for GRS. This feature does not exists as of now. Also, power volume creation should have an attri...
11 months ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Power 0 Needs more information

Obtain FedRamp certification for IBM PowerVS to comply with the rigorous security standards defined by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRamp).

It is useful because achieving FedRamp certification ensures that organizations using IBM PowerVS meet the stringent security requirements defined by FedRamp, allowing them to work with federal government agencies and handle sensitive data securel...
almost 2 years ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Power 0 Planned for future release

Attain FISMA compliance in IBM PowerVS to meet the security requirements mandated by the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

It is useful because achieving FISMA compliance ensures that organizations using IBM PowerVS meet the security standards and controls mandated by FISMA, protecting sensitive information, and meeting regulatory requirements. Organizations operating...
almost 2 years ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Power 0 Planned for future release

Establish and achieve RPO/RTO targets in IBM PowerVS to ensure efficient and timely data recovery and minimize data loss in case of disruptions.

It is useful because it allows organizations to define and meet their Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO) targets, ensuring minimal data loss and faster recovery in case of any system failures or disasters. Organizatio...
almost 2 years ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Power 0 Not under consideration

Make DS8K storage available in IBM PowerVS to provide organizations with high-performance storage options for their workloads.

It is useful because DS8K storage offers high-performance and reliability features that can benefit organizations with demanding workloads. Organizations using IBM PowerVS would benefit from this availability as it provides them with a storage opt...
almost 2 years ago in * IBM Cloud Ideas / Power 0 Future consideration