Symantec NetBackup 5220 - Working with Log Files; About Working with Log Files

Working with log files
This chapter includes the following topics:
■ About working with log files
■ About using the Collect Log files wizard
■ Viewing log files using the Support command
■ Locating NetBackup Appliance log files using the Browse command
■ Gathering device logs with the DataCollect command
■ Gathering information for NetBackup-Java applications
■ Enabling and disabling VxMS logging
About working with log files
As you define and troubleshoot a problem, always try to capture potentially valuable
information. NetBackup Appliance has the ability to capture hardware-, software-,
system-, and performance-related data. These log files capture information such
as how the appliance has been running, whether there are any issues such as
unconfigured volumes or arrays, temperature issues, batteries not being found, etc.
These log files are stored in specific directories and can be accessed using the
following methods:
Table 5-1 lists the methods you can use to access the various appliance logs.
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