Enabling Log Output; Establishing The Configuration Task - Huawei Quidway S9300 Configuration Manual

2 Information Center Configuration

2.2 Enabling Log Output

This section describes how to output logs of a specified module to a log file, console, terminal,
or log host.

2.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task

Before configuring the log output, familiarize yourself with the applicable environment,
complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required data. This can help you complete
the configuration task quickly and accurately.
2.2.2 (Optional) Enabling the Information Center
By default, the information center is enabled. You can enable the information center in the event
that the information center is disabled.
2.2.3 (Optional) Naming an Information Channel
Naming an information channel helps you understand what is output by each channel.
2.2.4 (Optional) Configuring the Function of Filtering Logs by IDs
The binary log function can filter specific logs.
2.2.5 (Optional) Configuring the Function of Generating a Data Dictionary
To resolve log files on the log server, you need to transform binary logs into test logs through
the data dictionary.
2.2.6 Outputting Logs to the Log Buffer
After the information center is enabled, logs are output to the log buffer through Channel 4 by
default and the log buffer can cache a maximum of 512 logs.
2.2.7 Outputting Logs to a Log File
When a fault occurs on the device, you locate the fault based on information saved in the log
file.
2.2.8 Outputting Logs to the Console
By outputting logs to the console, you can view the operating status of the device on the console.
2.2.9 Outputting Logs to the Terminal
By outputting logs to the terminal, you can view the operating status of the device on the terminal.
2.2.10 Outputting Logs to the Log Host
By outputting logs to the log host, you can view the operating status of the device on the log
host.
2.2.11 Checking the Configuration
2.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Before configuring the log output, familiarize yourself with the applicable environment,
complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required data. This can help you complete
the configuration task quickly and accurately.
Applicable Environment
The system logs the operation information about devices in real time. It then outputs logs to the
log buffer, log file, console, terminal, and log host for storage and future reference. In this
manner, when faults occur on devices, users can locate the faults based on the logs.
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