Starting data trace

You can start data trace for all job names using the VARY command:
V TCPIP,tcpprocname,DAT
Tips:
  • To use any VARY command, the user must be authorized in RACF®. This replaces the old OBEY list authorization.
  • Each user's RACF profile must have access for a resource of the form MVS™.VARY.TCPIP.xxx, where xxx is the first eight characters of the command name. For data trace, this would be MVS.VARY.TCPIP.DATTRACE.
  • Traces are placed in an internal buffer, which can then be written out using an external writer. The MVS TRACE command must also be issued for component SYSTCPDA to activate the data trace.