Overview of SMF record type 120

This file gives an overview of SMF record type 120

Information resulting from the SMF data gathering process for WebSphere Application Server for z/OS is held in SMF record type 120. This information is typically presented with the help of an SMF data viewing tool. This record format description is intended to enable your tool providers to design an SMF data viewing tool. Your system administrators will use an SMF data viewing tool with a description presented by your tool provider, since it requires them to make proper selections that limit the amount of presentation data. For example, they might want to view a specific time frame and only specific containers, classes, and methods. They may also occasionally need to refer to the record descriptions.

Two types of SMF records can be produced: activity records and interval records.

Six records can be produced:

For additional information about using SMF records, see z/OS MVS System Management Facilities (SMF), SA22-7630.

Viewing records with the SMF Browser

The SMF Browser available on the WebSphere for z/OS download site is able to display record type 120. To download the SMF Browser go to: . For further information on the SMF Browser, download the browser package and read the associated documentation.


Related reference
Record Type 120 (78) - WebSphere for z/OS performance statistics
Related topics
MVS System Management Facilities (SMF)



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Last updated: Jun 21, 2007 9:56:50 PM CDT    WebSphere Application Server for z/OS, Version 5.0.2
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