>>For now, I need to know the better way to read the SMF dataset.

>If you mean you want to READ an ACTIVE and IN USE the VSAM SMF datasets, yes, 
>it is possible. A third party tool do it for 'just in time' analysis' without 
>waiting for the switch from ACTIVE to DUMP status.

You can just use IFASMFDP with OPTIONS(DUMP).
Just check the SMF Manual for exact syntax. 
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Ted MacNEIL
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