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Status Delivered
Created by Guest
Created on Nov 27, 2020

Console for PowerVS via IBMCloud GUI

The console provided by the GUI is very basic and has no ability to cutand paste from the window. Capturing an image doesn't really cut it for documentation, and some passwords need pasting.

Well aware that ssh can be used once the environment is available, but before reaching that point, a better console option would be more useful.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Nov 4, 2021

    Hi, sorry for the delay.
    When you say "console" you mean "5250 emulator" ? You can use any 5250 emulator: Access Client Solutions (ACS), TN5250, Mocha 5250, etc.
    But if you mean "Console" for maintenance operations on restricted state (no TCP services) there's a WA: You can set up the Service Tools Server LAN Adapter and then connect using ACS :

    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/diegokesselman_ibmi-ibmiseries-powervs-activity-6813240320084598784-u7-U

  • Guest
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    Mar 12, 2021

    Hi,Thanks for the feedback - well aware of ssh, but only available once
    the environment gets to a certain stage, debugging and initial startup
    would be assisted by a better option for console.
    Perhaps in the future someone can look at a better alternative.
    Cheers,

  • Guest
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    Mar 11, 2021

    VNC is a graphics protocol, so this is a permanent limitation.


    You can always ssh to the OS and do a cut & paste from a remote shell.

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    Alise Spence
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    Dec 1, 2020


    Gilly, I do not own PowerVS..  That is owned by Jose Paez.


     

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    IDEA-I-3218 Created by antony.steel@belisama.com.sg on Nov 26, 2020

    Console for PowerVS via IBMCloud GUI



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    * IBM Cloud Ideas
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    Alise Spence
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    Categories

    UI
     

    Owning Segment
    Infrastructure Services

     


    Owning Service Team
    Power

     


    The console provided by the GUI is very basic and has no ability to cutand paste from the window. Capturing an image doesn't really cut it for documentation, and some passwords need pasting.


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