Reporting data in SMF

You can use several methods to see reports for SMF trace records.

About this task

Begin program-specific programming interface information.By using any of the following tools, you can compare any report for a current day, week, or month with an equivalent sample, as far back as you want to go. The samples become more widely spaced but are still available for analysis.

Procedure

To send reporting data to SMF:

  • Use Tivoli® Decision Support for z/OS® to collect the data and create graphical or tabular reports.
  • Write an application program to read and report information from the SMF data set.
    You can tailor it to fit your exact needs.
  • Use IBM® OMEGAMON® for Db2 Performance Expert on z/OS .
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