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Implement NEWS Database Logging Options

You can control the performance of record logging to the NEWS database by implementing the NEWS Database Recording Options (NEWSDBOPTS) parameter group. This parameter group controls how many records are stored on the NEWS database for each resource name, per category.

To implement NEWS Database Logging options

1. Enter /PARMS at the prompt.

   The Parameter Groups panel appears.

2. Enter U beside the NEWSDBOPTS parameter group.

   The NEWSDBOPTS - NEWS Database Recording Options panel appears.

3. Enter the maximum number of records to capture for each category shown, or leave the default value. For more information, press F1 (Help).
4. Press F6 (Action).

   The entries are actioned.

5. Press F3 (File).

   The settings are saved.

Examples

To receive a warning message every time a device information record is discarded, type the value 1 in the Device Information field.

To receive no warnings after the initial notification that logging has been suspended, type 0 in the Device Information field.