The SAS 9.2 logging facility
enables the categorization and collection of log event messages and
to write them to a variety of output devices. The logging facility
supports problem diagnosis and resolution, performance and capacity
management, and auditing and regulatory compliance. The following
features are provided:
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Log events are classified by using
a hierarchical naming system that enables you to configure logging
at a broad or a specific level.
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Log events can be directed to multiple
output destinations, including files, operating system facilities,
databases, and client applications. For each output destination, you
can specify:
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the categories and levels of events
to report
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the message layout, including the
types of data to be included, the order of the data, and the format
of the data
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filters based on criteria such
as diagnostic levels and message content
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For each log destination, you can
configure the message layout, including the contents, the format,
the order of information, and literal text.
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For each log destination, you can
configure filters to include or exclude events that are based on diagnostic
levels and message contents.
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Logging diagnostic levels can be
adjusted dynamically without starting and stopping processes.
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Performance-related events can
be generated for processing by an Application Response Measurement
(ARM) 4.0 server.
The logging facility is used by most SAS server processes.
You can also use the logging facility within SAS programs.
For
z/OS, log messages
can be written to
ZOSFacilityAppender in SAS Logging: Configuration and Programming Reference or ZOSWtoAppender in SAS Logging: Configuration and Programming Reference.