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SMF Exits/Dynamic SMF Exits

SMF exits are routines the data center supplies that can take control from a job at the beginning of a job or before the processing of a job step. Systems programmers can tailor these exits to suit the data center’s needs.

IBM supplies stubs for each exit. A stub is an executable module that returns control to the caller without affecting processing. The use of a stub does not change any data or logic. CA Auditor determines whether an exit is a stub and displays that information on the screen. If CA Auditor finds evidence that an IBM-supplied stub might have been changed, it marks the exit entry with an asterisk (*) for your review.

SMF exits can be specified in Parmlib member PROGxx or in member SMFPRMxx. APF‑authorized programs or console operators can add these exits or change their attributes dynamically.

SMF exits defined in Parmlib member PROGxx can have more than one exit program associated with a single exit point. Each exit can be associated with a certain job name or mask. It can have thresholds for the number of total or consecutive abends required to disable the exit. CA Auditor shows all exit programs active at each exit point.

To view SMF exits

1. Select option 1 from the Primary menu.

   The Management Information menu is displayed.

2. Select option 5.

   The SMF Analysis submenu is displayed.

3. Select option 3.

   The SMF Exits screen displays the SMF exits.