Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC
On Thu, 2009-02-05 at 09:55 -0500, David Andrews wrote: > > EasySMF runs on Windows > > But, sadly, not on WINE (1.1.10) And if it had been built on Mono maybe neither of these restrictions would apply. Shane ... -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC
On Thu, 2009-02-05 at 15:37 +1100, Andrew Rowley wrote: > EasySMF runs on Windows But, sadly, not on WINE (1.1.10) -- David Andrews A. Duda and Sons, Inc. david.andr...@duda.com -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC
Andrew, My bad. See my reply to Shane. Bob -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Andrew Rowley Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:32 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC Bob, Maybe I'm still confused. I didn't mean to suggest that it can transfer directly from (or do anything with) the MANx datasets, it can't. It doesn't do any processing on the mainframe other than connecting to the FTP server. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC
Nah, it is me replying again before brain is engaged. Apologies to the list for equating MANx datasets with dump datasets. Thanks for catching that and pointing it the error of my ways, Shane! Sheesh, where's that coffee! :-) Bob -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Shane Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:28 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC On Thu, 2009-02-05 at 07:02 -0500, Richards, Robert B. wrote: > You missed my point. It was not about the file transfer mechanism (FTP, > IND$FILE, whatever), it was about the ability to do it directly from the > MANx datasets. This presumes that you have handled the correct control > cards, etc. My question was then "if you can do it with MANx datasets, > can you correctly generate the necessary SMF logstream control cards > too?" >From the initial post ... It has a built in FTP client to download data directly from SMF dump datasets Am I missing some nuance somewhere ?. Shane ... -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC
Bob, Maybe I'm still confused. I didn't mean to suggest that it can transfer directly from (or do anything with) the MANx datasets, it can't. It doesn't do any processing on the mainframe other than connecting to the FTP server. Regards Andrew Richards, Robert B. wrote: Andrew, You missed my point. It was not about the file transfer mechanism (FTP, IND$FILE, whatever), it was about the ability to do it directly from the MANx datasets. This presumes that you have handled the correct control cards, etc. My question was then "if you can do it with MANx datasets, can you correctly generate the necessary SMF logstream control cards too?" Bob -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC
On Thu, 2009-02-05 at 07:02 -0500, Richards, Robert B. wrote: > You missed my point. It was not about the file transfer mechanism (FTP, > IND$FILE, whatever), it was about the ability to do it directly from the > MANx datasets. This presumes that you have handled the correct control > cards, etc. My question was then "if you can do it with MANx datasets, > can you correctly generate the necessary SMF logstream control cards > too?" >From the initial post ... It has a built in FTP client to download data directly from SMF dump datasets Am I missing some nuance somewhere ?. Shane ... -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC
Andrew, You missed my point. It was not about the file transfer mechanism (FTP, IND$FILE, whatever), it was about the ability to do it directly from the MANx datasets. This presumes that you have handled the correct control cards, etc. My question was then "if you can do it with MANx datasets, can you correctly generate the necessary SMF logstream control cards too?" Bob -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Andrew Rowley Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 6:53 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC It just does regular FTP, so unless you can do a file transfer from the logstreams, I don't think so. I haven't tried. Regards Andrew Rowley Richards, Robert B. wrote: > Does it also have built-in FTP support to download from logstreams > instead of dump datasets? -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC
It just does regular FTP, so unless you can do a file transfer from the logstreams, I don't think so. I haven't tried. Regards Andrew Rowley Richards, Robert B. wrote: Does it also have built-in FTP support to download from logstreams instead of dump datasets? Bob -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: New product for SMF reporting on a PC
Does it also have built-in FTP support to download from logstreams instead of dump datasets? Bob -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Andrew Rowley Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 11:37 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: New product for SMF reporting on a PC EasySMF runs on Windows and reports directly on SMF data. It has a built in FTP client to download data directly from SMF dump datasets, and can also read SMF data from other formats such as TSO TRANSMIT and zip files. Snippage... -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
New product for SMF reporting on a PC
Coincidentally, while the discussion on SMF reporting has been going on I have been preparing to post this. This post has been approved by Darren. I would like to announce a new product for reporting on SMF data on a PC. EasySMF runs on Windows and reports directly on SMF data. It has a built in FTP client to download data directly from SMF dump datasets, and can also read SMF data from other formats such as TSO TRANSMIT and zip files. Reports are pre-defined so no programming is required. Additional reports will be added over time, based on feedback from users. The aim is to produce a set of reports that covers the most common information that people need from SMF. EasySMF is now available for public beta testing. I would like to hear about: * Additional reports you would like included * Anything you find confusing * Errors in reports * Any other problems you encounter (Preferably directly or in the forum below rather than here) See more detail or download from: http://www.smfreports.com For a lengthier introduction: http://www.blackhillsoftware.com/blog/2009/02/02/introducing-easysmf/ There is a discussion forum at: http://www.blackhillsoftware.com/forum/easysmf The software has a 30 day evaluation period where it will work without a key. A temporary key is also available for beta testing. To receive the key please send an email to: beta-key-requ...@smfreports.com Regards Andrew Rowley Black Hill Software -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
