9. PROCESSING

Creating and maintaining a large database system such as CA
MICS requires a closely monitored approach to the periodic
updating processes.  The CA MICS database, just like any
other information database (such as inventory control or
personnel), requires a systematic, monitored update process.

It is vital to the system's effectiveness that the database
be updated daily to build the required daily, week-to-date,
month-to-date, and year-to-date files accurately.  This data
collection process for the CA MICS VAX/VMS Analyzer is vital
to the proper operation of this product.

This section contains the following topics:

9.1 Processing Considerations

9.2 Daily Update Processing Flow

9.3 User Exits

9.4 Using COMMON Input DDnames and DEXINPUT exits