Automating and logging features

OMEGAMON can automatically invoke displays, initiate action, and log information in response to exception conditions (that is, if an exception message is triggered), or at specific times during the day. When the sequence is finished, OMEGAMON then resumes normal operation, all without manual intervention.

There are three event- and time-driven features:

XLF (exception logging facility)

This feature automatically time-stamps and logs exception messages for your review. It enables you to correct intermittent performance problems by documenting the frequency and severity of system-wide exceptions.

ASF (Automatic Screen Facility)

This feature automatically invokes a predefined screen space when a given exception occurs for more than a specified number of successive cycles. The predefined screen space can contain commands to turn on the log, further evaluate the exception condition, and perform other options.

TSF (Timed Screen Facility)

This feature automatically invokes screen spaces at times or time intervals you specify. Many sites use TSF to spin off copies of the REPORT or of XLFLOG files to the printer. In general, you can use the TSF facility to automate many day-to-day housekeeping routines.

XLF, ASF, and TSF all require DEXAN running in dedicated or VTAM® automatic update mode. They do not function with DEXAN running under TSO. Also, XLF captures WSHI address space exceptions only.