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The System Logger report examines SMF 88 records.
The report is produced using an external SORT facility. An External Work data set is required to store the records before they are sorted. This data set is either specified explicitly using the EXTERNAL(ddname) operand or CICS PA assigns one from the External Work File pool.
The records are sorted in the following order:
- If SORT(LOGSTREAMNAME) is specified, the data is sorted by Logstream name, MVS™ ID, Structure name, then time stamp. This is the default.
- If SORT(STRUCTURENAME) is specified, the data is sorted by Structure name, Logstream name, MVS ID, then time stamp.
If TIMESEQ is specified for the List report, the data is sorted by Logstream or Structure name within Interval expiry period.
You can filter on Logstream name or Structure name or both by specifying a name or pattern in the LOGSTREAMNAME or STRUCTURENAME operands.