Reporting data in SMF

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

About this task

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.

To send reporting data to SMF, use one of the following approaches:

• Use IBM Z® Performance and Capacity Analytics to collect the data and create graphical or tabular reports. For more information, see IBM Z Performance and Capacity Analytics.
• Use IBM® OMEGAMON® AI for Db2. For more information, see IBM Z OMEGAMON AI for Db2.
• Use IBM Z Intellimagic Vision. For more information, see Introducing IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision.
• Write an application program to read and report information from the SMF data set, and tailor it to fit your exact needs.