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SMF Files

SMF data sets record all system SMF records. Up to 36 files can be defined on a single system. SMF journals records to these data sets, and, as each file reaches its capacity, SMF automatically switches to the next file and continues SMF recording.

The SMF files contain the SMF records collected on the system. It is possible to lose SMF records if the data sets become full and are not dumped. It is also possible to alter or delete records from the data sets. A type-7 SMF record indicates lost data conditions.

To display the SMF data sets

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 2.

   The SMF Files screen displays the names and location of the SMF data sets, the data set that is currently active and how full it is, and whether a dump of the data set is required.

To browse an SMF file, CA Auditor allocates a temporary data set and copies the SMF records into it. However, if SMS handles temporary data sets at your site, your ACS routines must not route temporary data sets to VIO. Otherwise, CA Auditor will be unable to display the file.