SMF Director

SMF Director automates the management of SMF datasets within the z/OS environment. It provides capabilities for archiving, compressing, and deleting datasets based on defined policies. Configuration is primarily through ISMF panels, where policies are defined for dataset management.

The system integrates with z/OS security systems, such as RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret, for authentication and authorization, supporting role-based access control (RBAC). The main components include the SMF data collector, the policy engine, and the archive manager. These components work together to collect, process, and manage SMF data according to defined policies.

The SMF data collector gathers SMF records from various z/OS systems. The policy engine evaluates these records against defined policies. The archive manager handles the archiving, compression, and deletion of datasets based on policy decisions.

SMF Director uses configuration files to define policies for dataset management. These policies specify criteria such as dataset name, creation date, and size. The system then automatically manages the datasets based on these policies.

SMF Director does not expose a public API. Interactions are primarily through ISMF panels and configuration files. It uses standard z/OS communication protocols for internal component communication.

SMF Director logs all administrative actions and security-related events, which can be used for auditing and compliance purposes.