While discussing the format of dsmaccnt.log and the fact that it can be
easily imported into MS-Excel I wonder...

Has anyone developed any chargeback procedures for TSM? How can I determine
what it costs to provide this service using the dsmaccnt.log file and
MS-Excel? I know, the biggest argument will be that we should provide this
service for free. The fact of the matter is that open markets drive
competition and eventually someone somewhere will look to make a sales pitch
saying "We can do it better and for less." We must all be ready for that day
because it is not too far away. When that time comes, I would like to be
able to stand up and say "I can provide xxx service for yyy dollars." Any
thoughts?

Also, has anyone developed MS-Excel niceties with the dsmaccnt.log file that
they would like to share? Performance, capacity, throughput, bottlenecks,
etc.

TIA,
John G. Talafous              IS Technical Principal
The Timken Company            Global Software Support
P.O. Box 6927                 Data Management
1835 Dueber Ave. S.W.         Phone: (330)-471-3390
Canton, Ohio USA  44706-0927  Fax  : (330)-471-4034
talafous AT timken DOT com           http://www.timken.com