Extracts

The extracts process SMF data to produce extract data sets suitable for further manipulation and analysis. For example:
  • Analyze the Cross-System Work extract data using CICS PA Performance Reports such as the List, Summary, and Totals reports.
  • Analyze the Performance Extract, Statistics Extract, or System Logger Extract data using external programs such as DB2® or PC spreadsheet tools.
  • Specify the Record Selection extract data sets as your SMF Files in System Definitions to reduce the volume of data processed by CICS PA.