5.2.4 Monitoring the Dispatcher

The install.cfg file that was set up during server installation contains the kdd.dispatch.joblogdir property that points to a log file directory. The log directory is a repository that holds a time-stamped record of dispatcher and job processing events.

Each time the dispatcher starts or completes a job, it writes a status message to a file called dispatch.log in the log directory. This log also records any failed jobs and internal dispatcher errors. The dispatch.log file holds a time-stamped history of events for all jobs in the chronological sequence that each event occurred.

To monitor the dispatch.log file as it receives entries, follow these steps:

1. Change directories to the log directory.
2. Type tail -f dispatch.log and press Enter at the system prompt.

   The log file scrolls down the screen.

3. Press Ctrl+C to stop viewing the log file.
4. Type lpr dispatch.log and press Enter at the system prompt to print the dispatch.log file.

   Note:

   The dispatch.log file can be a lengthy printout.