What is the function of hlq.CDBAPARM member ALOGDEL and how does it work

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Issue/Introduction

In Database Management for Db2 for z/OS hlq.CDBAPARM there is a member called ALOGDEL. What is the purpose of this member?

Resolution

The ALOGDEL member is part of the log maintenance facility. It is used to automatically delete log data.
It works in conjunction with the hlq.CDBAJCL LOG#ADEL member.

The hlq.CDBAPARM ALOGDEL member can be edited to specify the number of days to keep log records and
then run the job in the hlq.CDBAJCL member LOG#ADEL to delete log records prior to the days specified.

For more information reference the Database Management for Db2 for z/OS documentation section titled:
Use the Log Maintenance Facility