Chapter 2: System Logger Fundamentals

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Overview

In this chapter we provide information about the System Logger component of z/OS. In order to use System Logger effectively, and to deliver the availability and performance demanded in modern sysplex environments, it is important that you understand the basics of how System Logger works.

This chapter discusses:

• Common terms

• System Logger installation and set up tasks

• LOGR Couple Data Set and System Logger policy

• Common System Logger services and reporting

• Log streams (CF-Structure based versus DASD-only)

• Offload processing

• Deleting log data

• Failure independence

• Introduction to SMF88 data

• Service recommendations

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