When you are connected to a z/OS® system
the System Log view shows the last 1000 messages in the system log
for the current CICS® DA connection.
The view is not automatically updated but can be refreshed with the
latest information by clicking the refresh icon.
You must have an active CICS Deployment Assistant connection before you can view the system log and you must have the correct authorization to view the log. See the related links later in this topic for further information about configuring system connections.
In the example screen of the System Log view shows the system messages prefixed with the timestamp.
When a DA connection is first activated the last 1000 records in
the system log are retrieved and shown in the System Log view. The Show
last page icon is selected so the scroll bar is
located at the bottom of the view and the last record in the log is
visible. You can refresh the view at any time to see the latest messages
by clicking the refresh icon
.
The text fields in the view menu bar identify the z/OS system for the current log, the date, and the timestamp for the first record in the view. You can overtype the z/OS system to show the system log for any MVS™ image in the sysplex for which you are authorized. The date field always shows the current date. You can view only entries for the current date.
You can search the system log for records starting at a particular
time. You must first deselect the Show last page icon . When you deselect the icon the time field is enabled. Enter
the time of the record you want to view and press Enter. CICS DA searches the system log for the first
record with that time, and then displays the following 1000 records
in the view. The following screen capture shows a completed search
for the record with a timestamp of 07:19:10: