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PINNED Configure maintenance flyouts
User interface settings include the option “Show maintenance notes”. How can I as onprem-backend administrator configure and switch on such flyouts to inform my users about upcoming maintenance?

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possibility to dectivate or change the behavior of imported kubernetes policy

For proper segregation, it is essential to have the ability to disable or modify the values of policies imported from Kubernetes. Our current challenge is that we need to exclude certain actions that the product currently suggests for sidecars. Wi...
about 22 hours ago in IBM Turbonomic ARM / Container Platforms (K8s & OpenShift) 0 Submitted

design a login page that supports both local login and multiple SSO login options

Request ideas or suggestions for designing a login page that supports both local login and multiple SSO login options. The goal is to offer a seamless user experience, allowing users to choose from various SSO providers along with the local login ...
1 day ago in SevOne / Data Insight (DI) 0 Submitted

Allow api access to Apptio bi data sources for reporting

There is no API for Apptio BI at present. It would be very useful to be able to extract data from the datasources that can be reported on via the UI in Apptio BI. This would add value in at least these use cases 1) ability to programatically extra...
1 day ago in Apptio / Apptio BI 0 Submitted

A possibility to have fixed Time Range in a specific Custom Dashboard

For example: in the whole Instana UI by default the Time Range is set to ‘Last Hour’ but for the specific dashboard created by myself I want to have it set for ‘Last Month’ and when I will open it, I won’t need to change anything - the ‘default’ C...
2 days ago in Instana / User Interface 0 Submitted

Create menu to admin agent in as400

Request for Enhancement: Local Installation of Instana Agent on AS400 The security department has identified a potential vulnerability in the way the Instana agent is currently started. Currently, the user is granted *ALLOBJ permissions to execute...
10 days ago in Instana / IBM i 0 Submitted

Ignore today's date when running comparison reports

When running cost comparison reports, today's date is included in the analysis. For example, if I select "This month" and compare it against "Last month-to-date", it's never an equal comparison as "This month" includes the day that you are running...
about 22 hours ago in Apptio / Apptio Billing 0 Submitted

Apptio AI Assistant to assist on Conversational Reporting

Apptio AI Assistant is an AI-powered IT finance expert that simplifies reporting, insights, and budgeting. Users can ask questions in plain language and get real-time, data-driven answers. With Generative AI and advanced analytics. Use Cases1. Con...
1 day ago in Cloudability / Reports, Dashboards 0 Submitted

Add CPU count and memory metrics to go along with instance types.

Withe the instance type information, adding a CPU count and total memory should be a easy metric addition that maps to the instance types. CPU count would be very helpful for licensing requirements.
1 day ago in Cloudability / Resource Inventory 0 Submitted

Create a new Presets button in the Time range Presets options for 'Last month' (or 'Last 28 days', something like this)

Simce Instana can show metrics up to 1 month why isn't there this kinda button in the presets. This can help with showing the 'Monthly overview' of the metrics f.e. in the Custom Dashboard section. Place where I imagine this idea to be developed a...
2 days ago in Instana / User Interface 0 Submitted

Widget Creation screen filters need to be visible or editable to end users post creation of said widget

When adding a widget to a dashboard, users have the ability to select projects and teams. If they select anything besides "any portfolio" or "any team", this filter sticks to this widget forever and cannot be viewed or edited. This causes problems...
3 days ago in Targetprocess / Reports 0 Submitted