Navigating Configuration Manager action output
Use the method described in this procedure to navigate Configuration Manager output when troubleshooting a problem.
Before you begin
Configuration Manager writes job output for the
KCIOMEGA actions to a number of output data sets. Output from invoked utilities
is also generated, with each utility writing to its own output data
set.
Note: KCIALPHA is an APF-authorized version of the
KCIOMEGA program. The information in this topic also applies when using
KCIALPHA.
For a list of the standard sysout data sets, see Action job output.
About this task
When troubleshooting an issue with Configuration Manager jobs, use the steps in the following procedure to navigate the Configuration Manager output.
To view Configuration Manager output, it is recommended that you use SDSF and the ? action character to list the output data sets. Consider sorting by DSID in SDSF to get the proper order.
Since most problems cause the Configuration Manager action to immediately stop, it is likely that the last utility invoked is the cause of the problem.
Note: For most problems, you do not need to examine the KCITRACE sysout data
set as it is typically only required when there is a logic error in the workflow.
KCITRACE is mostly used by IBM Software Support.