JP3557439B2 - Computer operation data search method and apparatus therefor - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial applications]
The present invention relates to a computer operation data search method and an apparatus therefor, and in particular, automatically selects a search target save destination area on a plurality of save destination storage media in which computer operation data is saved within an arbitrary operation time zone, The computer operation data that matches the search parameter specified by the user in advance is searched from the computer operation data group of the area.
[0002]
In general, the temporal operation status of a computer system is temporarily stored in a save source storage medium such as DASD (Direct Access Storage Device) and then sequentially stored in a save destination storage medium such as MT (Magnetic Tape) every 24 hours, for example. After that, the computer operation data necessary for confirming and analyzing the operation status of the computer system is searched from the save destination storage medium. There is a demand for efficient operation, and the present invention meets such a demand.
[0003]
In the following description, DASD (disk device) is used as an example of a save source storage medium, and MT (tape device) is used as an example of a save destination storage medium, as necessary.
[0004]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, computer operation data on DASD is sequentially saved to MT, and as shown in FIG. 11, the correspondence between each save destination area on MT and the operation time zone of computer operation data stored therein is shown. The operation data map is created.
[0005]
Each of the map data includes a save time, a volume number of the save destination MT, and a label number in the save time. For example, the portion 21 is saved at "6:15:28 on January 8, 1995". This indicates that the computer operation data on the DASD from the time is saved, that is, copied in the area of the label number “01” in the MT of the volume number “LOGV11”.
[0006]
Also, during the MT of the volume number “LOGV11”,
-Computer operation data on DASD from "6:15:29 on January 8, 1995 to 7: 5: 24 on January 10, 1995" is stored in the area of label number "02".
-In the area of label number "03", the computer operation data on DASD from "7:05:25 on January 10, 1995 to 6:19:20 on January 11, 1995" is
-In the area of the label number "04", the computer operation data on DASD from "6:19:21 on January 11, 1995 to 6:37:47 on January 12, 1995" is
It can be seen that each has been evacuated.
[0007]
Further, it can be seen that computer operation information having different operation time zones is held in 36 label number areas in total including MTs of volume numbers “LOGV12” to “LOGV19”. The portion 22 is the latest operation time zone, and the portion 23 is the oldest operation time zone.
[0008]
When the user selects the evacuation destination area holding the computer operation data of the operation time zone to be searched, it is necessary to first display this operation data map on the screen. In addition to the above, there is provided data on evacuation data managed by generation.
[0009]
Therefore, to display the operation data map on the screen,
・ Read the map list,
・ Select an operation data map from this map list,
At least two stages of operation procedures are required.
[0010]
Next, when the user selects the corresponding volume number and label number from the operation data map, all of the computer operation data held in the save destination area of this label number is displayed on the screen.
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, in the conventional method of searching for the computer operation data from the save destination storage medium such as the MT,
-When displaying the operation data map on the screen, the user needs at least two steps of operation procedures,
-The computer operation data of the search target type is searched manually from the group of computer operation data displayed on the screen, so that the search efficiency is low.
There were problems such as.
[0012]
Therefore, in the present invention, specific computer operation data can be selected from a group of computer operation data using search parameters such as a job name, a message ID, and a search character string, and a screen display of an operation data map is provided. Data, such as input data and passwords for pressing a specific key, to improve search efficiency and operational convenience when searching for computer operation data on the save destination storage medium. With the goal.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the principle of the present invention.
In the figure,
Reference numeral 1 denotes a save source storage medium such as a DASD (disk device), in which computer operation data, which is a history of jobs, tasks, transactions, and the like in the computer system, is sequentially stored, and no new storage area is left. In this case, the new data is written in the portion where the old data has been deleted.
Reference numeral 2 denotes an evacuation destination storage medium composed of a plurality of MTs (tape devices). Each evacuation destination is a copy destination of the computer operation data of the evacuation source storage medium 1 for each predetermined operation time period, for example, every day. An area is formed. Note that the entire computer operation data saved in a single MT generally covers a plurality of days.
Reference numeral 3 denotes an operation data map, which is created at the time of computer operation data evacuation processing and corresponds to the correspondence between each evacuation destination area of the evacuation destination storage medium 2 and the computer operation time zone, for example, January 8, 1995. It is described that the (24 hours) computer operation data is stored in the area “1” in the MT of the volume “11”. As shown in FIG. 5, a generation number corresponding to the save destination area is also set in the operation data map.
4 is an input unit such as a keyboard,
-Instructions such as specific data for displaying the operation data map, a search target, and a search parameter are given.
Reference numeral 5 denotes a search processing unit, which retrieves a group of computer operation data in the search target save destination area from the save destination storage medium 2 by running the search processing software, and selects computer operation data matching the search parameter among them. ing.
6 is a display unit,
・ Operation data map ・ Search parameter input screen ・ Search result data etc. are displayed.
Reference numeral 7 denotes a program memory in which search processing software is stored.
Reference numeral 8 denotes an external storage device that stores search result data and the like.
[0014]
The basic processing procedure in the search processing unit 5 is as follows.
(1) The operation data map 3 is displayed on the display unit 6 based on specific data from the input unit 4, for example, input data at the time of pressing operation of a specific key, a password, and the like (see FIG. 5). The user designates, for example, “11-1” as a search target save destination area on this display screen.
(2) Set the search parameter input screen (see FIG. 6). Note that search parameters such as a job name, a message ID, and a search character string are input on this display screen.
(3) The computer operation data group of the designated save destination area is taken out from the save destination storage medium 2 and held in the work area (not shown).
(4) Computer operation data that matches the search parameters is selected from these and displayed on the screen.
[0015]
Here, the execution order of steps (1) and (2) and steps (2) and (3) is arbitrary, and the search result data obtained in step (4) is displayed on the display unit 6 and , Printed out, or stored in the external storage device 8.
[0016]
As a method for specifying the search target save destination area, instead of the user indicating the save destination area on the display screen of the operation data map 3 as described above, the user sets the search target operation time zone. The search processing unit 5 may input the information to determine the evacuation destination area corresponding to this operation time zone from the operation data map 3. In this case, the screen display processing of the operation data map 3 is unnecessary.
[0017]
The basic configuration of the computer operation data search method of the present invention is as follows.
An operation data map display step of displaying an operation data map storing a correspondence relationship between a computer operation time zone, a save destination area on a save destination storage medium in which computer operation data is saved, and a save generation; A specifying step of specifying a search target save destination area based on a user's designation operation on the operation data map displayed in the data map display step, and computer operation data stored in the search target save destination area specified in the specific step Extracting a computer operation data portion that matches the search parameter from the computer operation data based on the user's search parameter specification for the computer operation data extraction method. is there.
[0018]
The basic configuration of the present invention as a computer operation data search device,
An operation data map for storing the operation time zone of the computer, the save destination area on the save destination storage medium in which the computer operation data has been saved, and the save generation, and an operation data map for displaying the operation data map Display means, specifying means for specifying a search target evacuation destination area based on a user's designation operation on the operation data map displayed by the operation data map display means, and storing in the search target evacuation destination area specified by the specifying means Extracting means for extracting a portion of the computer operation data that matches the search parameter from the computer operation data based on the user's search parameter specification for the computer operation data being set. Device ”.
[0019]
[Action]
As described above, the present invention enables selection of a specific type from a group of computer operation data in a search target save destination area using various search parameters, and furthermore, a specification for instructing a screen display of an operation data map. Data, for example, input data and a password when a specific key is pressed are prepared.
[0020]
In addition, the search result data obtained from the computer operation data group of the search target save destination area is stored in the external storage device, and the user can always retrieve the search result data from the external storage device and check the content on the screen. I can do it.
[0021]
【Example】
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the following description, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the user specifies the search target save destination area on the display screen of the operation data map.
[0022]
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the entire configuration of the computer operation data search device,
10 is a processor for executing search processing and the like;
11 is a DASD (evacuation source storage medium) sequentially storing computer operation data,
Reference numeral 12 denotes an MT (evacuation destination storage medium) in which computer operation data on the DASD is saved for each operation time zone,
13 is a table holding an operation data map (see FIG. 5),
14 is a program memory storing search processing software,
15 is a main memory for holding various data at the time of search processing;
Reference numeral 16 denotes an operation data map, an input screen for search parameters, a CRT display for displaying search progress, search result data, and the like.
Reference numeral 17 denotes a keyboard for the user to give various instructions,
18 is an external storage device (DASD) for storing search result data, etc.
19 is a printer for printing search result data and the like,
Are respectively shown.
[0023]
Here, the processor 10 executes the search processing software loaded from the program memory 14 to run the computer operation data group of the search target save destination area specified by the operation of the keyboard 17 on the display screen of the CRT display 16 in the MT12. , And a series of processing of selecting computer operation data that matches search parameters specified in the same manner and displaying the same on the CRT display 16 is executed.
[0024]
Further, the processor 10 prints the search result data displayed on the CRT display 16 on the printer 19 and stores the search result data on the external storage device 18 based on the instruction from the user. The result data is extracted and displayed on the CRT display 16, and the unnecessary search result data is deleted.
[0025]
3 to 7 are explanatory diagrams showing main display screens used in the search processing.
・ Figure 3 shows the selection screen of the search target model (host computer),
・ Figure 4 shows the start screen of the search process.
・ Figure 5 shows the operation data map display screen,
FIG. 6 shows a screen for designating a search target save destination area, a search parameter, a search result data output destination, and the like;
Fig. 7 shows a screen for specifying the handling of search result data in the search result file.
Are respectively shown. The search result file is, for example, a file set in the external storage device 18.
[0026]
In each screen of FIGS. 3 to 7,
・ "SYSLOG edit" is for search of computer operation data,
・ "SYSLOG information" is computer operation data,
"SYSLOG save medium" is a save destination storage medium (multiple MTs),
"SYSLOG Evacuation Medium (MTL) Map" is an operation data map,
Respectively.
[0027]
In the selection screen of FIG. 3, the designation of the number "1" has been input, and this is a case in which "M780 @ 03" in the two host computers is designated as the search target of the computer operation data.
[0028]
In the start screen of FIG.
"V" is input as the job name,
-"06: 04-99: 99" is input as the time designation (designation of the operation time zone to be searched in one day)
-The initial value "J" is set as the class designation of the printer.
[0029]
The job name “V” corresponds to a function key so that the display screen of FIG. 5 can be set by simply inputting this character and pressing the execution key. “99:99” means until the end of the day.
[0030]
“0” and “E” shown in the job name part are those corresponding to the same function key as “V”, and the former retrieves the search result data from the search result file in which it is stored and displays it on the screen. The latter is used to forcibly terminate the process when an error occurs during the search process.
[0031]
"DATA BROWS SHALL" in the start screen means that the search result data is extracted from the search result file and displayed on the screen. It should be noted that each key such as "V" is merely an example and other character keys may be used.
[0032]
The difference between the display screen of FIG. 5 and the conventional one (see FIG. 11) is that
That the generation number is set as a serial number for each of the correspondence between the save time and the save destination area;
The latest generation number, in the case of the figure, an arrow A is attached to the part "21";
It is.
[0033]
The user inputs the generation number corresponding to the search target operation time zone while viewing this display screen, and presses the execution key. If the operation time zone is the latest generation, the execution key may be pressed as it is.
[0034]
FIG. 6 is a designation screen generated based on the operation of the execution key for the latest generation.
"JCE329I" is designated as the MSG-ID (message ID),
The VOL serial number “LOGV16” and the label number “01” are automatically input as DD parameters for specifying the search target save destination area,
-When "D" is specified as the output destination of the search result data,
The latter state is shown.
[0035]
Five character strings of up to 7 characters can be specified as the MSG-ID, two character strings of up to 24 characters can be specified as the search character string, and "D" as the output destination of the search result data corresponds to the search result file. .
[0036]
Here, when the execution key is pressed, the search process starts, and the computer operation data group taken out from the MT area specified by the DD parameter is temporarily stored in the work area, and the contents matching the MSG-ID and the contents of the time designation from among them Only the computer operation data is selected, displayed on the screen, and stored in the search result file.
[0037]
The designation screen of FIG. 7 is different from the conventional search processing in that the processing of the file after displaying the search result data extracted from the search result file on the screen, that is, the search result data is kept stored in the file. This is used when instructing whether to delete or delete. In the former case, "K" may be input, and in the latter case, "D" may be input.
[0038]
In the search parameters,
-Specification of JOB name, MSG-ID and search character string is optional,
・ Time specification is mandatory,
When there is no specification of each of the former data, all the computer operation data groups specified by both the time specification and the DD parameter are displayed on the screen.
[0039]
The output destination of the search result data is also optional. If this is not specified, the process of storing the search result data in the search result file and the process of printing to the printer are not executed, and the user can use the search result data displayed on the screen exclusively. Will be used.
[0040]
Although not shown,
A screen showing the progress from the middle of the search process to the end (the current operation target operation time, the number of searches so far, etc.),
A screen for instructing the print processing format (line number to be printed, etc.)
Etc. are also prepared.
[0041]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a part of the computer operation data group extracted from the MT 12 of the save destination storage medium. Each of the computer operation data includes the time, the message ID, and the message text held in the DASD 11 of the save source storage medium. Etc. In the figure, “ROUTE” means “system ID”, and “J / T / S-ID” means “JOB task, TSS task, STARTED task”.
[0042]
For example, "AE0005Y" in the message text is used as the JOB name when specifying the search parameter, and "RECOVERY" in the message text is used as the search character string.
[0043]
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure at the time of the search processing, and the contents are as follows.
(11) The model name of the search target host computer is designated by a number, executed, and the process proceeds to the next step (see FIG. 3). At this time, the MT 12 holding the computer operation data of the search target host computer and the corresponding table (operation data map) 13 are specified, and the display screen of the CRT display 16 changes to the contents of FIG.
(12) Input the specific key "V" for displaying the operation data map, the operation time zone to be searched, and the like, execute them, and proceed to the next step (see FIG. 4). The search operation time zone may be specified in step (17).
(13) The operation data map of the table 13 is displayed on the CRT display 16, and the process proceeds to the next step (see FIG. 5). At this time, a generation number is input on the display screen.
(14) It is determined whether or not a new designation of a generation number has been made. If “YES”, the flow advances to the next step; if “NO”, the flow advances to step (16). The “new designation” corresponds to the input of the old generation number.
(15) The volume number and label number of the newly specified generation number are automatically input to the DD parameter, and the process proceeds to step (17).
(16) The volume number and label number of the latest generation number are automatically input to the DD parameter, and the process proceeds to the next step (see FIG. 6).
(17) Input the following data on the designation screen of FIG. 6 and proceed to the next step. This input is optional.
・ Search parameters (JOB name, message ID, search character string)
Output destination of search result data (18) The computer operation data group of the save destination area on the MT 12 specified by the DD parameter is taken out, held in the work area (not shown), and proceeds to the next step.
(19) It is determined whether or not a search parameter has been designated. If “YES”, the process proceeds to the next step, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step (21).
(20) From the computer operation data group extracted in step (18), only data that matches the specified content of the search parameter and the specified time is selected and displayed on the screen, and the process proceeds to step (22).
(21) Only data that matches the content of the time designation is selected from the computer operation data group extracted in step (18), the search result data is displayed on the screen, and the process proceeds to the next step.
(22) It is determined whether or not the output destination of the search result data has been designated. If “YES”, the process proceeds to the next step. If “NO”, a series of search processes ends.
(23) The search result data is sent to the designated destination (the external storage device 18 or the printer 19), its output process is executed, and a series of search processes is completed. The output to the external storage device 18 is performed in such a manner that a search result file is generated.
[0044]
In the above processing, the subject of execution of steps (11), (12) and (17) is a user, and the subject of execution of each of the other steps is a running program. Further, the execution order of each step is merely an example, and can be changed in a range where the context of the steps is not inevitable.
[0045]
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure for processing the search result data stored in the search result file, and the contents are as follows.
(31) A command for extracting the search result data from the search result file is issued by depressing the specific key “0”, and the process proceeds to the next step.
(32) The search result data extracted from the search result file is held in the work area, and the process proceeds to the next step.
(33) Display the search result data on the CRT display 16 and proceed to the next step.
(34) For the search result data,
Specify the necessity of print processing and the print style / deletion / save, etc., and proceed to the next step (see FIG. 7).
(35) It is determined whether or not the printing process is designated. If “YES”, the process proceeds to the next step, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step (37).
(36) The search result data is printed in accordance with the designated contents, and the process proceeds to the next step.
(37) It is determined whether "delete / save" is designated. If "delete", the process proceeds to the next step. If "save", the series of processes is ended.
(38) This search result data is deleted from the search result file, and a series of processing ends.
[0046]
In the above processing, the subject of execution of steps (31) and (34) is a user, and the subject of execution of each of the other steps is a running program. Also, the execution order of each step is merely an example, and can be changed in a range where the context of the steps is not inevitable.
[0047]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention enables specific computer operation data to be selected from a group of computer operation data using search parameters such as a JOB name, a message ID, and a search character string. Data, such as input data and passwords for pressing a specific key, are provided, so that search efficiency and operational convenience when searching for computer operation data on the save destination storage medium Can be increased.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the principle of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an overall configuration of a computer operation data search device of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a selection screen of a search target model (host computer) of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a search processing start screen according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen of an operation data map according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen for designating a search target save destination area, a search parameter, an output destination of search result data, and the like according to the present invention;
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a designation screen for handling search result data in a search result file according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a part of a computer operation data group extracted from a save destination storage medium according to the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a search processing procedure according to the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure for processing search result data stored in a search result file according to the present invention.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a conventional operation data map.
[Explanation of symbols]
In FIG.
1 save source storage medium 2 save destination storage medium 3 operation data map 4 input unit 5 search processing unit 6 display unit 7 program memory 8 ..External storage devices

Claims (4)

An operation data map display step of displaying an operation time map of the computer, an operation area of the evacuation destination on the evacuation destination storage medium in which the evacuation of the computer operation data has been saved, and an operation data map storing a correspondence relationship with the evacuation generation ;
A specifying step of specifying a search target evacuation destination area based on a user's designation operation on the operation data map displayed in the operation data map display step ;
An extracting step of extracting a computer operation data portion that matches the search parameter from the computer operation data based on the user's search parameter specification for the computer operation data stored in the search target save destination area specified in the specifying step When,
A computer operation data search method, wherein the method is executed by a computer . The operation data map display step displays an operation data map in a form that clearly indicates a predetermined generation based on a predetermined key operation by a user.
2. The computer operation data search method according to claim 1, wherein: An operation data map for storing the operation time period of the computer, the save destination area on the save destination storage medium in which the computer operation data has been saved, and the save generation,
Operation data map display means for displaying the operation data map,
Specifying means for specifying a search target evacuation destination area based on a user's designation operation on the operation data map displayed by the operation data map display means,
Extracting means for extracting a computer operation data portion matching the search parameter from the computer operation data based on the user's search parameter specification for the computer operation data stored in the search target save destination area specified by the specifying means When,
A computer operation data search device comprising: The operation data map display means displays the operation data map in a form that clearly indicates a predetermined generation based on a predetermined key operation by a user.
4. The computer operation data search device according to claim 3, wherein:

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