Specifying Log File Options

The Administration Server log files record data about the Administration Server, including the types of errors encountered and information about server access. The log information enables you to monitor server activity and troubleshoot problems. You can specify the type and format of the data recorded in the Administration Server logs using the many options on the Log Preferences pages. You can choose the Common Logfile Format, which provides a fixed amount of information about the server, or you can create a custom log file format that better suits your requirements.

To access the Administration Server Log Preferences pages, click the Preferences tab, then click the Set Access Log Preferences or Set Error Log Preferences link. For detailed information about the log files and setting log file options, see Chapter 9, Using Log Files. Also see the online Help.

Viewing Log Files

Administration Server log files are located in server-root/proxy-admserv/logs. You can view both the error and access log through the Proxy Server administration console, or with a text editor.

Access Log File

The access log file records information about requests to and responses from the server.

To View the Access Log File

1. Access the Administration Server and click the Preferences tab.

2. Click the View Access Log link.

   For more information about specific fields, see the online Help. Also see Chapter 9, Using Log Files.

Error Log File

The error log lists all errors the server has encountered since the log file was created. It also contains informational messages about the server, such as when the server was started, and who tried to log in but failed.

To View the Error Log File

1. Access the Administration Server and click the Preferences tab.

2. Click the View Error Log link.

   For more information about specific fields, see the online Help. Also see Chapter 9, Using Log Files.