Creating new Templates
File Systems Options Help
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New HDB Template
Command ===> __________________________________________________
Specify new Template options.
Name . . . . . PRODSUM_ Version (VRM) . . . ____ +
System Selection: Field Categories:
APPLID . . . . ________ + _ Select to specify Field Categories
MVS Image . . ________
Template Type:
2 1. List
2. Summary
You need to specify the Template name and type. In this example, a Summary Template called PRODSUM is created. Other options affect which CMF Fields the Template will initially be defined with. They can be used to reduce the amount of fields contained in the Template.
- Name
- The name of the new Template. A 1-8 character name in ISPF member name format. The name must be unique within the Repository.
- APPLID, MVS™ Image, Version (VRM)
- Optionally specify the CICS® System
(APPLID/Image) or CICS Version
(VRM). This ensures that the Template is populated only with Performance
Class fields that are applicable.
- Specify CICS System (APPLID, or APPLID and MVS Image) to populate the Template with fields applicable to that CICS system. When available, CICS PA uses the CICS version and Dictionary record for that system to determine which fields to include in the Template. The CICS system must be defined in System Definitions. Press Prompt (F4) from APPLID to select one from a list (see Select a system (CICS APPLID)). To link directly to System Definitions, use Systems in the action bar.
- Alternatively, specify VRM to populate the Template with fields for that CICS version only. Press Prompt (F4) to select from a list of supported versions (see Select a version (VRM)).
If a CICS system (APPLID/Image) is specified and a VRM can be derived from the MCT load library or SDFHLOAD library, then that VRM is used. If a VRM cannot be derived from the system definition then the VRM value specified in this panel is used.
If you do not specify either a CICS System or a VRM, then CICS PA populates the Template with fields applicable to the latest supported release of CICS.
- Field Categories
- Enter line action S or / to select the field categories
to use to initially populate your new Template. For example, you can
initialize your Template with Task and Terminal Control fields by
selecting DFHTASK and DFHTERM from the list. The default is all categories,
except CROSSYS, DBCTL, and OMCICS. See Figure 1 for an example
of the Field Categories selection list.
Within the selected categories, the fields added to your Template depend on the specified CICS APPLID or VRM. If APPLID is specified, CICS PA obtains the fields from the CMF Dictionary for that APPLID. Otherwise the VRM is used (the default is 700).
- Type of Template
- The type of HDB is determined by the type of Template:
- List
A List HDB contains data records for individual transactions. Typically, List HDBs are used for the detailed analysis of recent transaction events and have a short life span (retention).
- Summary
A Summary HDB contains data records that summarize transaction activity over a specified time interval. Typically, Summary HDBs are used for long term trend analysis and capacity planning.
- List
When specification is complete, press Enter to proceed with defining the Template.