Performance data files: QAPMCONF

This database file contains general information about the collection.

QAPMCONF includes information about collection options, characteristics of the database files generated and information about the system on which the data was collected. One record is written to this file for each item reported (see the GKEY field). This file is not optional. Data in this file is generated for every database collection. This data is reported only at the beginning of the collection. Although most of the data in this file does not change during the collection, some data could change. Changes are not reported.

File name	Description	Attributes
GRES	Reserved.	C (4)
GKEY	Identifier to indicate what data is contained in the GDES field. See descriptions in the table below.	C (2)
GDES	Data for the associated GKEY value. See values in the table below. Unless otherwise noted, all system values pertain to the partition for which the data was collected. Unless otherwise indicated all the data is left justified in this field	C (10)

GKEY	GDES
1	Performance monitor or data start date. Data is reported as a C(7) value with the following format: (yymmddc).
2	Performance monitor or data start time. Time is reported as a C(6) value with the following format: (hhmmss).
3	4-character model number followed by 4-character system type.
4	Memory for the partition in KB (zoned (10,0)).
5	Communications data collected: will be set to Y only if any communication files were created.
6	Machine serial number (character 10).
7	First response time boundary (zoned (10,0)) in milliseconds. The first response time monitor bracket is from 0 up to and including the first response time boundary.
8	Second response time boundary (zoned (10,0)) in milliseconds. The second response time monitor bracket is from the first response time boundary up to and including the second response time boundary.
9	Third response time boundary (zoned (10,0)) in milliseconds. The third response time monitor bracket is from the second response time boundary up to and including the third response time boundary.
10	Fourth response time boundary (zoned (10,0)) in milliseconds. The fourth response time monitor bracket is from the third response time boundary up to and including the fourth response time boundary. Responses greater than the fourth response time boundary fall under the fifth response time monitor bracket.
11	System ASP capacity in KB (zoned (10,0)). Total number of KB of auxiliary storage allocated to the system ASP for the storage of data. If this field is set to the largest number it can hold (9999999999), system ASP capacity is too large to fit in this record and record with GKEY 21 should be used instead.
12	Checksum protection on (Y/N).
13	Number of logical processors assigned to the partition (PD (3,0)).
14	First remote response time boundary (zoned (10,0)) in milliseconds. The first response time monitor bracket is from 0 up to and including the first response time boundary. This data only appears when requested with the Start Performance Monitor (STRPFRMON) command.
15	Second remote response time boundary (zoned (10,0)) in milliseconds. The second response time monitor bracket is from the first response time boundary up to and including the second response time boundary. This data only appears when requested with the STRPFRMON command.
16	Third remote response time boundary (zoned (10,0)) in milliseconds. The third response time monitor bracket is from the second response time boundary up to and including the third response time boundary. This data only appears when requested with the STRPFRMON command.
17	Fourth remote response time boundary (zoned (10,0)) in milliseconds. The fourth response time monitor bracket is from the third response time boundary up to and including the fourth response time boundary. Responses greater than the fourth response time boundary fall under the fifth response time monitor bracket. This data only appears when requested with the STRPFRMON command.
21	System ASP capacity in KB. Total number of KB of auxiliary storage allocated to the system ASP for the storage of data. This number is reported as an unsigned 8-byte binary value.
AP	Permanent 16-MB addresses that remain for the machine. This address is reported as an unsigned 8-byte binary value.
AT	Temporary 16-MB addresses that remain for the machine. This address is reported as an unsigned 8-byte binary value.
CD	Collection data. This record is provided by Collection Services only. Possible values are: 0 - This collection is consistent with files that are created by the traditional performance monitor SYS collection. 1 - Collection data is not SYS. The database files that are generated from the collection may not be sufficient for applications (such as Performance Tools reports or PM iSeries™ ) that depend on traditional performance monitor data.
CI	Collect Internal Data (Y/N).
CL	Collection Library. The name of the library in which the management collection object resides.
CN	Collection Name. The name of the management collection object.
DB	Database consistency. This record is provided by Collection Services only. Possible values are: 0 - No problem detected in database files. 1 - Due to interval size selected or to inconsistent collection intervals, the database files that are generated may contain missing intervals or other inconsistencies that might cause problems for applications that depend on traditional performance monitor data.
DL	Database limit is a B(4,1) value that is the percent of the total system CPU. For example, 125 means 12.5%.
DM	On demand memory information. The total amount of on demand memory in GB that exists on the machine (4-byte binary) followed by the amount of on demand memory in GB still available to be allocated (4-byte binary). Memory that is activated by permanent, temporary, or metered capacity upgrades is not considered available. This record appears only on systems with on demand memory.
DP	On demand process information. The total number of on demand processors existing on the machine (2-byte binary) followed by the number of on demand processors still available to be allocated (2-byte binary). Processors that are activated by permanent, temporary, or metered capacity upgrades are not considered available. This record appears only on systems with on demand processors.
DT	Database threshold is a B(4,1) value that is the percent of the total system CPU. For example, 125 means 12.5%.
ED	End date. The date associated with the last interval in the collection. This date is reported as a left adjusted CHAR(7) field. It appears in the following format: "CYYMMDD".
ET	End time. The time associated with the last interval in the collection. This time is reported as a left adjusted CHAR(6) field. It appears in the following format: "HHMMSS". Note: The following is a description of the contents of the 'End date' and 'End time' fields for both active and non-active collections. For a non-active Collection, the date/time will come from the last interval which exists in the management collection object. For a *ACTIVE Collection, the date/time will come from the last interval which was processed by CRTPFRDTA.
F	File level (PD(2,0)). Specifies the level of the performance database files. The value in this field is 21, and will be changed each time the format of any of the performance database files change.
FC	Processor Feature Code (character 4).
FI	Interactive Feature (character 4). The Interactive Feature field is blank for servers that have no interactive features.
FP	Processor Feature (character 4).
HM	Hypervisor™ memory. This is the total amount of memory, in megabytes, used by the hypervisor. This is physical machine memory and is not associated with the partition's memory allocation. The amount of memory is determined by the number of partitions and attributes of each partition. The value is reported as an unsigned 4-byte binary.
I	Interval (PD(2,0)). The time interval (in minutes) between each collection of system performance data.
IL	Interactive limit as a percent of the configured processor units (see GKEY PU). The value is reported in two different formats: a 2-byte binary B(4,1) value followed by a 4-byte binary B(5,2) value. For example, in the second format, a value of 1250 means 12.50%. For the most accurate data, the second value should be used.
IS	Interval seconds (PD(4,0)). This record is provided by Collection Services only. The time interval (in seconds) between each collection of system performance data.
IT	Interactive threshold as a percent of the configured processor units (see GKEY PU). The value is reported in two different formats: a 2-byte binary B(4,1) value followed by a 4-byte binary B(5,2) value. For example, in the second format, a value of 1250 means 12.50%. For the most accurate data, the second value should be used.
OS	Output file system (character 8). This record is provided by Collection Services only. This value represents the system where the database files are generated.
PC	Partition count. The value is reported in two different formats: a zoned (2,0) value that is capped at 99 followed by an unsigned 4-byte binary value. For the most accurate data, the second value should be used. This record is provided by Collection Services only.
PN	Partition identifier (character 1). This record is provided by Collection Services only.
PP	Primary partition (character 1). This record is provided by Collection Services only.
PU	Processor units allocated to the partition. The value is reported as a 4-byte binary B(5,2). For example: 175 means 1.75 processor units.
R	Version number (PD(2,0)), followed by release number (PD(3,1)).
S	System name (character 8).
SJ	The Select Job (SLTJOB) parameter value (character 10). This value may be ALL or ACTIVE. This parameter applies to the performance monitor. Collection Services does not use the SJ parameter.
SP	Shared processor/pool attributes. This record contains partition attributes related to shared processor pools. The first item identifies if the partition uses a shared pool. The rest of the data applies if sharing is in effect: Byte 1: CHAR(1) - Processor sharing, '0' = Partition does not share physical processors. '1' = Partition shares physical processors. Byte 2: CHAR(1) - capped/uncapped '0' = Partition is capped. '1' = Partition is uncapped.
S1	Value (character 1) of the QPFRADJ system value.
S2	Value (character 1) of the QDYNPTYSCD system value.
S3	Value (character 1) of the QDYNPTYADJ system value.
T	Trace type (character 5). Specifies the type of internal trace that was started with the Start Performance Monitor command (ALL or NONE). Collection Services will always report *NONE.