We use only IFASMFDP and get only zero return codes. We have an exit (I think it is from SAMPLIB) that traps the switch message and drives the SMFDUMP proc with the full dataset name.
We also have an automation rule that triggers a switch at midnight every night on every LPAR. HTH and good luck. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of George Rodriguez Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:07 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Question on SMFDUMP on z/OS v1.7 Hi ListServ Listeners, I can't remember where, but I read that this program (SMFDUMP) can be used to dump the SMF records from the standard SYS1.MAN_ datasets. I found a copy of the source in SYS2.IPO1.SAMPLIB but before I implement this new process, I need to ask a few questions. The reason I want to change the process is because the utility that I currently use (IFASMFDP) always ends with a return code (RC) of 8 and this program (SMFDUMP) ends with a RC of 0. In short, the program (SMFDUMP) has intelligence and knows which of the 3 SYS1.MAN_ datasets the operating system is writing to and it does a switch to prevent the RC of 8. ..snip NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
