EPV SMF2XL

EPV SMF2XL's architecture revolves around a batch processing model for converting z/OS SMF data into Microsoft Excel format. The core component is the `SMF2XL` program, which is invoked via JCL. , `// EXEC PGM=SMF2XL,PARM='CONFIG(MYCONFIG)'`) that points to a configuration file.

These configuration files are central to the system's operation, defining the SMF record types to be processed, the fields to be extracted from those records, and the formatting rules for the Excel output. Communication between components is primarily through z/OS system services. The `SMF2XL` program reads SMF data using standard z/OS interfaces and writes the Excel output to a specified dataset.

Security is enforced by z/OS security mechanisms, such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret, which control access to SMF data. EPV SMF2XL does not expose APIs; integration relies on scheduling JCL jobs and retrieving the generated Excel files. Monitoring is performed through z/OS system logs and job completion codes.

Unlike some competing products that offer real-time monitoring and dashboards, EPV SMF2XL focuses on generating detailed Excel reports for historical analysis. The system's reliance on JCL and configuration files allows for a high degree of customization and control over the data extraction and formatting process. XLSX).