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DataStage

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filtering out compile changes from the query

Due to the internal code change audit, we are trying to identify the configuration change (code change) from the simple plain compile (sometimes, we compile the job to resolve issues with the aborted job in production) of the datastage jobs. When ...
over 5 years ago in DataStage 0 Not under consideration

Datastage supporting generic API's to an external security provider

Background:GDPR is bringing an eminent need to safely secure sensitive (customer-) data. This is bringing new requirements to the tools that have access to this data. DataStage, due to the functional nature of the tool, is requiring extremely high...
over 5 years ago in DataStage 0 Not under consideration

Add to DB2 stage a z/os read method using DB2HPU utility

We currently want to improve data extraction process from DB2 z/OS database performance.It would be nice to call UNLOAD utility or DB2HPU using DB2 Connector Stage instead of using SQL queries.As the bulk load method exists to bulk load data to z/...
over 5 years ago in DataStage 0 Not under consideration

The DataStage Balanced Optimizer does not support range lookups in lookup stage

Jobs that contain lookup stages that contain a range lookup, when optimized do not have SQL generated that enforces the lookup range. Response from IBM Support case (TS001477845) is to open RFE as DataStage is working as intended.
over 5 years ago in DataStage 0 Not under consideration

DataStage roles (allow migration but not editing or creation of jobs)

We need a new role that allows for migration of jobs but does not allow for the creation and editing of jobs. This is for separation of duties.
over 5 years ago in DataStage 1 Functionality already exists

Support ThoughtSpot as a source/ target

We would like to connect to ThoughtSpot as a source/target. Please certify the use of ThoughtSpot.
over 5 years ago in DataStage 0 Not under consideration

DRS plugin of DataStage 11.3.1 to be certified with SQL Server 2016 and 2017

We want DRS Plugin of DataStage 11.3.1 to be certified with SQL Server 2016 and 2017 versions.We can't upgrade 11.3 DataStage to 11.5 or above as DRS Plugin is deprecated by IBM from 11.5 on wards and we have DRS Plugin all over the code and also ...
over 5 years ago in DataStage 0 Functionality already exists

Operational Console Report generator tab.

The DSODB database which sits behind the Operational Console is a treasure trove of information. It would be very handy if the webpage allowed for some standardized reports to be generated. Such reports could be a PDF or Excel format. Data in the ...
over 5 years ago in DataStage 1 Not under consideration

Enable RCP Support in Data Masking Stage

Request to enable runtime column propagation in the data masking stage. Currently the stage has the check box available on the output link however any columns passed through at runtime that are not specified at design time are automatically droppe...
over 5 years ago in DataStage 0 Not under consideration

JDBC stage with MapR Drill on AIX

The stage jdbc Connector is not compatible with the Drill driver on AIX (CASE TS000995317 ; https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/case/). we would like an evolution:• upgrading the JRE (DataStage) to 1.8 at the engine level for future versions of the ...
over 5 years ago in DataStage 1 Functionality already exists