Tracing APPC, IMAGE, and RRSF events

You can obtain trace records for IMAGE, APPC, and RRSF events using the Generalized Trace Facility (GTF). RRSF events include, but are not limited to, communication-related events using TCP/IP. The trace record type is EF44. The trace records are intended for use in consultation with the IBM® support center when diagnosing possible RACF® subsystem problems.

If the IBM support center requests trace records for IMAGE, APPC, or RRSF events, use the TRACE keyword on the SET command to set the trace parameters. Note that trace records can contain passwords, so be sure that trace output data sets are appropriately protected.

For example, to trace APPC events but not IMAGE or RRSF events, enter:

SET TRACE(APPC NOIMAGE NORRSF)

To continue tracing APPC events, and to turn on IMAGE tracing, enter:

SET TRACE(IMAGE)

Because no setting for APPC or RRSF events is specified, the current settings remain in effect. To turn off both APPC and IMAGE tracing, enter:

SET TRACE(NOIMAGE NOAPPC)