Finding information for CICS log manager

Use Table 1 to find information to help you set up and use the CICS® log manager. Almost all of the information you will need is in the CICS library, but there are a few steps needed to define CICS log streams to MVS™ itself. Note that it is important that you follow the CICS recommendations when using the CICS log manager.

Table 1. Finding CICS log manager information
What is your goal?	You need to read:
Prepare for using the CICS log manager: Learn about CICS log manager Plan for and set up the CICS log manager log streams Review log stream names and develop a naming convention for system logger resources Size the coupling facility structure space needed for the CICS log manager.	CICS Transaction Server for z/OS Release Guide CICS Transaction Server for z/OS Installation Guide CICS System Definition Guide These titles and other CICS documentation are available in the CICS Transaction Server for z/OS Information Center.
Plan and set up DASD space needed for CICS log manager log data sets and staging data sets.	Plan DASD space for system logger CICS Transaction Server for z/OS Installation Guide
Define authorization to system logger resources for CICS log manager.	Define authorization to system logger resources
Define the CICS log manager DASD log and staging data sets to global resource serialization in the GRSRNLxx parmlib member.	Add the DASD data sets to the GRSRNL inclusion list
Format the LOGR couple data set, identify it to the sysplex, and make it available.	Format the LOGR couple data set and make it available to the sysplex
Add, update, or delete CICS policy data (CICS log streams and coupling facility structures) in the LOGR policy using the IXCMIAPU utility.	LOGR keywords and parameters for the administrative data utility See CICS Transaction Server for z/OS Installation Guide for recommendations for structure and log stream attributes.
Update the CFRM sysplex couple data set with CICS log manager coupling facility structures.	CFRM parameters for administrative data utility See CICS Transaction Server for z/OS Installation Guide for recommended structure and log stream attributes and sample jobs. See CICS Transaction Server for z/OS Release Guide for sample jobs.
Activate the LOGR subsystem.	Activate the LOGR subsystem.