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The myHMC mobile app is here!

By Archive User posted Wed August 12, 2015 03:46 PM

  

Originally posted by: sashok


We all have mobile devices.  As they become our primary mode of engagement, we should expect our management applications to be accessible anytime, anywhere.  But access should be easy, with simple-to-use interfaces, so PowerVM™ system admin responsibilities can be accomplished anywhere.  This is what myHMC does.

 

Here are the steps to get started:

1) Watch the video.

2) Install the app from Google play or iTunes.

3) Use the app.

4) Tell us what you think here!

 

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Archive User
Thu June 14, 2018 02:44 PM

Originally posted by: mariomds


Hi Don, thanks for bringing the issue to our attention. Were you running on the Android app or the iOS app?

Archive User
Wed June 06, 2018 05:33 PM

Originally posted by: Don Davis


I'm am connecting to my HMC via company vpn. I have a usage question. Under managed Systems. I select any of my systems and then click over or any of the performance tabs, I just get a rotating clock symbol and no data available. My systems are configured for data collection.

Archive User
Fri July 14, 2017 11:18 AM

Originally posted by: jrdeanda


Hi Bob, I'm sorry to hear about the issue you had with the Android version of the ap. We are running some tests and looking at the issue. Just to confirm, was this v2.0?

Archive User
Thu June 29, 2017 02:16 PM

Originally posted by: BobMeyer


Someone mentioned this during today's VUG presentation, so I installed it. It installed fine, and I was able to connect to one of my HMCs. But, it crashes any time I tell it want to see the managed system list. I see that multiple people mentioned this months ago. So, I've uninstalled it. I'm running Android 7.1.2.

Archive User
Wed February 08, 2017 11:03 PM

Originally posted by: sashok


Most users we're aware of either VPN to their company from their mobile device, or access the HMC over their company intranet. But you're right in that HMCs would never be on a public network, so this app wouldn't be useful for companies without mobile VPN software or who disallow mobile devices on prem.

Archive User
Wed February 08, 2017 10:41 PM

Originally posted by: ikohler


The app looks great, however I think most people will not be allowing access to HMC directly from internet. I think if you could add 2FA it would be very good and more secure to use this tool. Using Google Authenticator for example would be great. Can I ask how other users secure to access to theirs hmc from the internet in order to use this tool or are most of you using it tool when they are connected to local wifi at work?

Archive User
Wed November 16, 2016 10:25 AM

Originally posted by: kwkenyon


The next release will add actions for lpars (on/off/restart), vios (on/off/restart), and managed systems (on/off/restart/add/remove). It will also include a new Power News feature that displays all of the latest blog posts related to the future of HMC and Power Systems Enablement. In addition we have added more data to our views as well as new performance charts for Managed Systems. The development for this release is completed; we are waiting on some internal processes to complete and will release shortly thereafter. Thanks for the interest. Any feedback is appreciated (what features would you like to see?)​.

Archive User
Wed November 16, 2016 07:46 AM

Originally posted by: lukaszschodowski


Do you have any roadmap what kind of features are you going to implement in the future versions? So far it's good to have such app but it's too simple and only works in a "view mode" to see the infrastructure and not very productive.

Archive User
Mon March 07, 2016 08:19 AM

Originally posted by: kwkenyon


Thanks for the reply! Hopefully you can use a future version of the app.

Archive User
Mon March 07, 2016 08:18 AM

Originally posted by: kwkenyon


Sorry for the inconvenience. We are currently working on fixes for the problems ya'll have encountered. I'll have a look through our crash logs to see if I can find anything related to your issue. If you want to email me directly go ahead at kwkenyon@us.ibm.com. Again sorry for the problems.

Archive User
Mon March 07, 2016 08:16 AM

Originally posted by: kwkenyon


I'm sorry to hear about all the trouble you're having. We are working daily to improve the applications and I apologize for the let down. What app are you running: iOS or Android? If you want to contact me directly please email me at kwkenyon@us.ibm.com.

Archive User
Mon February 29, 2016 03:52 PM

Originally posted by: gurnskee


I was pleased to see the appearance of this app and immediately disappointed. Any attempt to connect with any one of our 12 HMCs ends with the app crashing. The HMCs are installed with 7.6.0.1 and 8.3.0.0. Regardless of the installed version the mobile myHMC app crashes when attempting to load information. We would be happy to assist with troubleshooting as this will be of benefit to our operational team.

Archive User
Mon February 29, 2016 08:38 AM

Originally posted by: beleraphon


Hi, i tried to use myHMC App on an ipad with newest ios 9.2. I start the App and provided the Login Information, but the App crashes during "Gathering of data". Any idea what could be the reason for this? We usr HMC V8R8.3.0. Thx

Archive User
Tue February 16, 2016 11:24 AM

Originally posted by: Trux


Sorry... my fault... my phone runs Android 4.2.1 (rusty and falling apart as it is) and myHMC wants 4.4.0 or higher... the Play Store hides unsupported apps without telling me that. I will continue to look after my HMCs using the laptop... nice try anyway!

Archive User
Tue February 16, 2016 11:15 AM

Originally posted by: Trux


I've rushed to the Play Store as soon as I learned about myHMC... but can't find it, no way! Asked a colleague with a different Android device but he couldn’t find it either. Anything we don't know be should?

Archive User
Mon January 25, 2016 10:54 AM

Originally posted by: kwkenyon


Sorry that you're having all of these issues. Are you on iOS or Android?

Archive User
Thu January 21, 2016 02:11 PM

Originally posted by: RBeitler


This app is not yet ready for prime time. It crashes every time I try to drill down into a server. Also, we have two hmcs. One is V8R8.1.0.1 and one is V8R8.2.0.1 and I can only connect to the first one running the older version.

Archive User
Mon January 11, 2016 04:11 PM

Originally posted by: sashok


Version 1.1 has this hostname support.

Archive User
Mon November 30, 2015 04:25 PM

Originally posted by: kwkenyon


The Android app is on the Google store ready for use! :)

Archive User
Mon November 30, 2015 04:24 PM

Originally posted by: kwkenyon


Hey Andreas - You need HMC V8 or higher since we require the REST API to fetch data. The port is 12443, and we are adding the ability to use hostnames soon! Thanks for the feedback.

Archive User
Fri November 27, 2015 10:08 AM

Originally posted by: Chimpanso


Hi guys, which Port is the app using and why is it not possible to use DNS names instead of an IP address? And on which HMC Version is it working? With V7.7.7 I get no connection. I think for customer its a nice tool to use it outside the company LAN (Intranet) over the internet. thx and best regards, Andreas P.

Archive User
Tue August 25, 2015 02:57 PM

Originally posted by: sashok


Apologies for the delay, but the Android version has been posted and I've updated this blog post with the link.

Archive User
Fri August 14, 2015 10:24 AM

Originally posted by: sashok


Yes, and thank you. I'll work with our service team on getting the FFDC and contact you via e-mail with further questions.

Archive User
Fri August 14, 2015 10:12 AM

Originally posted by: VincencioMichaelis


Hello Ashok i worte a mail to you ..have you received it ? thanks vince

Archive User
Fri August 14, 2015 09:45 AM

Originally posted by: sashok


Could you provide some more details on the problems you're having with the enhanced+ GUI? Or is there a PMR opened to track this issue we can reference?

Archive User
Fri August 14, 2015 07:36 AM

Originally posted by: VincencioMichaelis


I have upgrade to 883 on my "normal" hmc...the enhanced+ gui is a performance mess....hopefully this product not :-)

Archive User
Thu August 13, 2015 06:48 AM

Originally posted by: fulmen251


According to IDC, 79% of the world Smartphone market share is using Android. No surprises that IBM has been losing its market share. If IBM can't release an Android app, please be more specific in the future, the title "The myHMC iPhone app is here!" will save a majority of Smartphone users quite reasonable time.

Archive User
Thu August 13, 2015 06:46 AM

Originally posted by: sashok


Correct, and as we've indicated in tweets announcing this release, an Android version should be out by month's end.

Archive User
Thu August 13, 2015 02:12 AM

Originally posted by: oedwards


Yes, we all have mobile devices; Not all of us use (or want to use) iOS, however.