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Expand functionality on /api/v3/data/topn endpoint to consider custom timespan like in NMS Web UI

The /api/v3/data/topn endpoint accepts a variety of parameters (aggregation unit, device filters, sorting, etc.), but it does not include a timespan selection. While the API response does include a label attribute (e.g., "Today") and a timeRanges ...
19 days ago in SevOne / Network Management System (NMS) Functionality already exists

Introduce a dedicated space (Outside workflow) for defining variables and service account details

We should introduce a dedicated space for defining variables and service account details, which can be reused within workflows. This will allow us to externalize configuration values such as IP addresses, URLs, port numbers, and credentials. By do...
about 1 month ago in Concert Workflows Functionality already exists

As a user, I am looking to include six business dimensions for budgets and forecasting within Cloudability Financial Planning. The current limit is restricted to four.

The current budget and forecast workflow and costing allocations is set for six Business Dimensions. Unfortunately, this limitation is preventing full adoption and value for CFP within our FinOps model and practice.
about 1 month ago in Cloudability / Planning Functionality already exists

Enhance Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Instana RBAC is currently too coarse. When a user is added to a role, they effectively inherit the same full permissions (e.g., view/edit/delete). We need more granular access control so we can apply least-privilege access. Current issue Roles c...
about 1 month ago in Instana / Security and Compliance Functionality already exists

To avoid unnecessary events close and open during Instana agent restart

When I'm testing Instana agent restart OR stop/start, I've found lots of unnecessary event closed and opened. Before Instana agent restarted/stopped, there are lots of opened/outstanding events associated with that servers. After I stopped/restart...
about 1 month ago in Instana / Alert Functionality already exists

Upgrade Optimizations

Include Options to upgrade EC2 / servers in the cloud tenants. What is the current older resource version and the recommendation for a newer, more cost effective resource type. This capability is available in AWS portal Compute Optimization Dashbo...
about 1 month ago in Cloudability / Workload Optimization (Rightsizing) Functionality already exists

Add recommendations for rightsizing Compute within same instance family

In the Cloudability rightsizing module, each resource ID typically receives 3–5 recommendations, which appear to be ranked by estimated savings and risk. However, in many of the tickets we’ve reviewed, the tool does not suggest downsizing within t...
about 2 months ago in Cloudability / Workload Optimization (Rightsizing) Functionality already exists

Show Read-only Variance Analysis for Forecast Plans in Final State

Currently Variance Analysis data and commentary is hidden when a forecast plan is moved to the Final state. A message appears saying "Variance Analysis is only available for Forecast plans in New and Open states.". Please change this to show the v...
about 2 months ago in Apptio / Apptio Planning Functionality already exists

Rightsaving Policies for less than a dollar of savings

Mayo Clinic has several rightsizing Requests that have less than $1 of savings, while these are small, adding up this could lead to thousands of missed savings
about 2 months ago in Cloudability / Workload Optimization (Rightsizing) Functionality already exists

Suggestion for Smart Alert

Here are some suggestions to improve the usability of Smart Alert Move Smart Alert into Setting -> "Events & alerts". This allows administrator to manage all alert setting in the same place. Currently, smart alert located in different are...
2 months ago in Instana / Alert Functionality already exists

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