System Administration Guide

Using Crash Dumps Task Map

Table 69-1 Task Map: Using Crash Dumps
 

Task 

 

Description 

 

For Instructions, Go To 

 

Create a Crash Dump Directory 

 

Create the /var/crash/system-name directory to store crash dump files.

 

"How to Create a Crash Dump Directory"

 
        
 

Reserve Space for Crash Dump Files 

 

Define how much disk space to allow for a crash dump file. 

 

"How to Reserve Space for Crash Dump Files"

 
          
 

Enable Crash Dump Files  

 

Edit the /etc/init.d/sysetup file to activate the saving of crash dump files.

 

"How to Enable Crash Dump Files"

 
          
 

Examine a Crash Dump File  

 

Use the crash command to view crash dump files.

 

"How to Examine a Crash Dump"

 
          
 

Disable Crash Dump Files  

 

Optional.

Edit the /etc/init.d/sysetup file to deactivate the saving of crash dump files.

 

"How to Disable Crash Dump Files"