Using IPCS to format component dump data

To format component dump data, do the following:

Obtain an SVC dump, stand-alone dump, or SYSMDUMP dump that includes the component address space and any related data spaces.
Use Table 1 to select the IPCS subcommand for a component.
Format the dump with IPCS to produce diagnostic reports about a component as follows:
1. Start an IPCS session.
2. Do one of the following:
  - Select the COMMAND option on the IPCS Primary Option Menu panel. Enter the subcommand for the desired component on the IPCS Subcommand Entry panel. See Table 1 for the subcommand for MVS™ components.
  - Select the ANALYSIS option on the IPCS Primary Option Menu panel. Select the COMPONENT option on the IPCS Analysis of Dump Contents panel. Enter an S next to the component you want on the IPCS Dump Component Data Analysis panel.

See z/OS MVS IPCS Commands for the syntax of the IPCS subcommands. See z/OS MVS IPCS User's Guide for an explanation of how to use the ANALYSIS COMPONENT option of the IPCS dialog.