How configuration events are used

Configuration events can be used for the following purposes:

1. To produce and maintain a central configuration repository, from which reports can be produced and information about the structure of the system can be generated.

2. To generate an audit trail. For example, if an object is changed unexpectedly, information regarding who made the alteration and when it was done can be stored.

   This can be particularly useful when command events are also enabled. If an MQSC or PCF command causes a configuration event and a command event to be generated, both event messages will share the same correlation identifier in their message descriptor.