Configuring the SMFPRMxx parameter library member

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To ensure a complete audit, you must configure the active SMFPRMxx member of the z/OS® system PARMLIB to collect the required SMF record types needed by IBM® Security Guardium® S-TAP® for Data Sets.

The record types can be collected at the subsystem or system level. Maximum auditing of VSAM and non-VSAM data set activity can be achieved by ensuring that all defined subsystems record all of the SMF record types that are required by the product.

The defaults used at the system level for those subsystems that are not explicitly defined should also specify collection of the required SMF record types. The required SMF record types are 14, 15, 17, 18, 30, 42, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, and 80. If any required SMF record types are not defined for collection, message AUV1450W alerts you to define them.

If the appropriate exit is not defined for the operating system level, SMF records will not be collected. Specify the SMF exits as follows:
  • For z/OS Version 2 Release 3 and later, specify the IEFU86 SMF exit.
These exits can be defined at either the subsystem or system level in a manner consistent with the SMF record type specifications.

For more information about setting up and managing SMF, see z/OS MVS™ System Management Facility (SMF) manual.