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History file
The history file provides a high-level audit trail of the actions that are performed by the system.
The history file information can assist the system operator, the data processing manager, and the service representative.
The commands that are used to display the history file vary depending on your operating system. For information on service commands, see Commonly used IBM i service commands.
Data is sent
to the history file when:
- Fixes are installed on the system
- Fixes are temporarily or permanently applied
- Fixes are temporarily or permanently removed
Notes:
- The term fix refers to a program temporary fix (PTF) to the Licensed Internal Code, operating system, or other licensed programs.
- You should submit a copy of the history file with every authorized program analysis report (APAR).
- 99xx messages can contain SRC information.
