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Exclude Some Data Set SMF Feedback

You can selectively exclude specific SMF 15 record processing for data sets that CA7ONL or any job that it submits does not use.

CA WA CA 7 Edition collects various SMF records. Job initiation and job completion records are collected to determine when a job starts and ends. Data set creation records are also collected to satisfy data set requirements and for data set triggers. The collection and processing of the SMF 15 data set creation/update records is sometimes resource-intensive. Use the SASSXU83 exit to exclude specific data sets (not pick up or process the SMF 15 data for the specified data sets). If you do not use data set triggers or data set requirements within CA WA CA 7 Edition, you can turn off collection of the SMF type 15 records during the CAIRIM initialization.

Business Value:

This best practice ensures more efficient use of SMF feedback for data sets.

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For more information about the SASSXU83 exit, see the Systems Programming Guide.