The
NEW command is used to define a new Template. New Templates
are created by specifying their initial attributes and then tailoring
the data fields using the Template editor.
Figure 1. New HDB Template File Systems Options Help
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New HDB Template
Command ===> __________________________________________________
Specify the name of the new Template and its options.
Name . . . . . PRODSUM_
APPLID . . . . ________ + Version (VRM) . . ____ +
MVS Image . . ________
_ Field Categories
Type 2 1. List
2. Summary
F1=Help F3=Exit F4=Prompt F6=Resize F10=Actions F12=Cancel
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.
The options are:
- Name
- The name of the new Template. A 1-8 character name in ISPF member
name format. The name must be unique within the HDB Register.
- 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 is specified
and its VRM or Dictionary record is available, it overrides the VRM
specification. 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 670).
- 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.
When specification is complete, press Enter to proceed with
defining the Template.