Getting csv data

Using the CICS® PA plug-in, you can only analyze CMF performance data that has been extracted and formatted as a csv file using CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS®. You must not edit or change the csv data in any way otherwise errors are likely to occur.

Before you begin

Ensure that APAR PK71846 is installed on CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS.

Procedure

  1. Collect your performance class data using CMF. For further information see The CICS Monitoring Facility topic in the CICS Performance Guide.
  2. Using CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS, create an Exported Performance Data Extract using the summary report form EXPLORE3. The form is available in APAR PK71846. You must use a comma as the field delimiter. For more information see the Exported Performance Data extract topic in the CICS Performance Analyzer for z/OS documentation.
  3. Download the csv file to your workstation using ftp or another file transfer method. The file extension must be .csv.

What to do next

You can now load the data into the CICS PA plug-in.