Hi everyone,

As part of our newly revamped BMC Community, we're excited to shine a spotlight on the incredible ideas coming from you — our passionate users and contributors.

Innovation thrives where ideas are shared, and in the spirit of co-creation, we’re highlighting the Top 5 Submitted Ideas that caught our attention this month:

1. On Smart IT Smart Recorder, CI should show the outages irrespective of company 

 https://community.bmc.com/s/idea/087cx000002kxNJAAY/detail

2. DWPC: If a request is set to “Failed”, an Administrator should be notified

https://community.bmc.com/s/idea/087cx000002oPuvAAE/detail

3. German View: Please make the label "Auschecken" configurable

https://community.bmc.com/s/idea/087cx000002iQ8vAAE/detail

4. DWP - CMDB Services: Please show more information or add a Mouseover-Function

https://community.bmc.com/s/idea/087cx000002k9yPAAQ/detail

5. BHOM Enhancement Proposal: Multi-Event Automation Trigger

https://community.bmc.com/s/idea/087cx000002nEyLAAU/detail

📣 We’d love to hear from you!

Drop your comments, feedback, or suggestions below — whether it’s about these ideas, others you support, or new thoughts you want to share. Let’s keep the momentum going.

✨ Thank you for being part of the innovation journey!

Hello all,

Our community continues to share their valuable insights every month, helping others resolve issues, streamline tasks, and unlock the full capabilities of BMC products.

Don’t miss the Top 5 Most Viewed Knowledge Share Articles this month. Check them out!

1) Client Management: Patch KB can not be updated or Patch Inventory can not be generated because some certificates are missing or out of date (error 3, 5 or 10)-INCLUDES VIDEO

2) What TCP/IP ports need to be opened in the firewall and used by Control-M/Enterprise Manager, Control-M/Server, and Control-M/Agent? - INCLUDES VIDEO

3) How do I verify that Control-M Agent and Server are properly communicating and are configured correctly?

4) How to use LDP.exe to test Active Directory (AD) or LDAP connection and binding

5) Best Practices for Control-M/Enterprise Manager performance tuning for Small/Medium/Large environments

Hello community,

May is in full swing, and we’ve got a great lineup of webinars still to come! Join us for insightful sessions led by product experts, thought leaders, and community members. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge, stay updated on the latest features, or get answers to your questions, there’s something valuable in store for everyone.

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2. May 13th - BMC Helix Operations Management - Make your events matter!
3. May 14th - What's New in BMC Helix Operations Management With AIOps 25.2
4. May 15th - Human Empowerment via AI - An Introduction
5. May 20th - Success Subscriptions - Be Successful, Be Subscribed, Be Awesome
6. May 20th - Webinar: Meet Control-M 22
7. May 21st - Helix Dashboards 25.2 - Key Features and Enhancements!
8. May 21st - AIOps Insight to Action - Business Service Management Made Easy
9. May 22nd - Data CHAOS - BMC Helix Discovery and Dashboards To The Rescue!
10. May 28th - What is New in BMC Helix Operations Management With AIOps In 25.2

Check out the schedule and reserve your spot todaylet’s make the most of the rest of May together!

This course helps you understand how to use BMC AMI DevX Code Insights, powered by BMC AMI Assistant, to analyze mainframe programs intelligently.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Perform code analysis
• Generate a runtime visualization to view the program
• Generate code explanation
• Refactor your code

For more information, view the abstract here.

For any queries, contact [email protected]

We thank the efforts of our subject matter experts, who helped us create this course, and the Education team for their support. 

Community Redesign – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Welcome to the new and BMC Community! We have redesigned the experience to help you find answers faster, connect more easily, and engage better. Below are some frequently asked questions to help you navigate the changes.

1. Why was the community redesigned?

We redesigned the community to improve usability, navigation, mobile responsiveness, and content discoverability based on feedback from members like you. Our goal is to make it easier for you to ask questions, find answers, and connect with peers and experts.

2. What are the major changes in the new design?

• Enhanced Search: Smarter and faster, with filters by topic, date, and post type
• Simplified Navigation: New menu structure and intuitive homepage layout
• Mobile-Friendly Experience: Fully responsive on all devices
• Content Hubs: Curated sections for product documentation, FAQs, tutorials
•  Improved Gamification: Badges, ranks, and recognition are now more visible
•  User Profiles: Cleaner profile pages with better activity trackin

3. Did any content get lost during the redesign?

No, all community content including posts, comments, replies, and likes—was preserved during the transition.

4. How do I update my profile or notification settings?

• Click your avatar in the top right
• Go to My Settings → Update your profile, profile visibility, email preferences, or notifications

5. Where do I post questions or report bugs about the new design?

We have created a special blog to report issues

• Post in the comments on our Say Hello to the New BMC Community blog Or
• Fill out the Contact us form. We will respond back at the earliest.

6. Will more changes be coming?

Yes! We’ll continue improving based on your feedback. Stay tuned for updates in the BMC Community section.

7. Are there any new community guidelines or rules?

No changes have been made to the guidelines. Community guidelines remains the same. You can find the latest guidelines in the “Community Guidelines” section in the footer or main nav.

8. Can I customize my notification settings in the new design?

Yes! Go to My Settings → Notifications to adjust email alerts, mentions, and thread subscriptions.

9. Where can I find official product updates or announcements?

Head to the Announcements Widgets category to stay up to date with release notes, feature previews, and upcoming events.

10. How do I become a top contributor or get badges?

Engage regularly, answer questions, start helpful threads, and receive kudos. Top contributors are highlighted on the leaderboard and in community roundups.

11. What if I find broken links or missing images after the redesign?

Please report them in the Say Hello to the New BMC Community blog or email Community team. We are continuously fixing migrated content.

12. Is there a mobile version available?

Yes! Our redesign prioritized a responsive design that works seamlessly across devices of all sizes.

13. Will the redesign affect my community rank or contribution history?

No, your contribution history, ranks,kudos, and badges remain the same and are now more visible through new design.

13. Will there be additional changes coming?

While the major redesign is complete, we're committed to continuous improvement. Minor updates will be implemented based on community feedback and emerging needs.

14. Who can I contact with specific questions not covered here?

For questions not addressed in this FAQ, please contact our Community Manager at Community Team

15. Is training or onboarding available for the new design?

Yes, we will be giving quick start guides, short videos, and blog posts to help you get comfortable with changes.

Thank you for being part of our community! We are excited to continue building a better space for you.

Hello all, 

We are thrilled to announce a significant update to the BMC Community experience! We have been listening closely to your feedback and working hard to create a more intuitive, engaging, and enjoyable platform.  

Today, we are excited to unveil a completely redesigned UI/UX, built with you in mind. 

Why the Change? 

Our community is at the heart of everything we do. We wanted to create a space that's not only informative and helpful, but also a joy to use. This redesign focuses on: 

• Improved Navigation: Finding what you need should be effortless. We have streamlined the navigation to make it easier to explore different sections, access resources, and connect with other members. 
• Enhanced User Experience: We have simplified the interface and made it more visually appealing, creating a cleaner and more modern look and feel. 
• Increased Accessibility: We have made improvements to ensure the community is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. 
• Focus on Community: The new design emphasizes community interaction, making it easier to participate in discussions, share your expertise, and build connections with fellow members. 

What's New? 

Let's take a closer look at some of the key changes: 

1. Announcement Widget: A dedicated space for posting important community-wide updates. This includes product release updates, Webinar announcements, knowledge share Wednesday blogs. 
2. Contribute: Introducing our one-click contribute feature—now you can post to the community instantly without navigating through multiple pages. 
3. Leaderboard: Community Leaderboards - Our leaderboards showcase top community contributors across two-time frames: Monthly and All-time leaderboards. Both leaderboards rank members based on engagement metrics including quality contributions, helpful responses, and positive interactions. 
4. Spotlight: The Spotlight Widget showcases exceptional members and valuable content across your community. This dynamic feature brings attention to Featured Members, valuable content, success stories  
5. Progress Bar: The Progress Bar visually represents your advancement within the community. This engaging feature shows your personal development at a glance. 
6. Get Help: We have introduced a brand-new Get Help section to make it easier and faster for users to get the support they need for community related issues. With a more intuitive design, users can now easily categorize the type of issue they’re facing whether it's a technical problem, access request, feedback, or something else so their queries are directed to the right team from the start. 

How to Get Started: 

We have given everything a fresh new look for the community. Now its your turn to explore, experience and share your thoughts. We will also create helpful resources to guide you through the new design: 



Quick Start Guide/ FAQ: Community Redesign FAQ

Walkthrough Video: Redesigned BMC Community Walkthrough

We Want to Hear from You! 

We are confident that these changes will make your experience in the BMC Community even more valuable. We are excited to see you connect, collaborate, and grow with us in this newly redesigned space! 

We would love to know what you think of the new design! Please share your feedback or report any issues in the comments below.