Logging

The Linux Agent creates several log files that can be used for debugging purposes. These log files use a special format called clog (circular logs). Clog files remain at a fixed size. Use the following tools to view the log files:

/opt/PrimeAlert/bin/ctail

Similar to the UNIX command tail, this command displays the last few lines of a file. New lines are displayed as they are added to the file.

/opt/PrimeAlert/bin/ccat

Similar to the UNIX command cat, this command displays the file to standard output.

The following log files are created by the agent:

/var/opt/PrimeAlert/log/agent.log

Contains runtime information about the PrimeAlert Agent for Linux. Lines containing critical error messages begin with error.

/var/opt/PrimeAlert/log/agentStatus.log

Contains events generated by the PrimeAlert Agent for Linux.

/var/opt/PrimeAlert/log/history.log

Contains information about monitored items for which the history function has been enabled. You can enable the history function in the Sun Management Center console through the History tab of the Attribute Editor.