Command Logging; Enabling Command Logging - Alcatel OMNISWITCH 8800 Getting Started Manual

Command Logging

OmniSwitch 8800 switches provide command logging. This
feature allows users to record up to 100 of the most recent
commands entered via Telnet and console sessions. In addi-
tion to a list of commands entered, the results of each
command entry are recorded. Results include information such
as whether a command was executed successfully, or whether
a syntax or configuration error occurred.
Note. The command history feature differs from the
command logging feature in that command history buff-
ers up to 30 of the most recent commands. The command
information is not written to a separate log file. Also, the
command history feature includes only general keyword
syntax (i.e., it does not record full syntax, date and time,
session IP address, and entry results). For more informa-
tion on command history, refer to
Refer to the sections below for more information on configur-
ing and using CLI command logging. For detailed information
related to command logging commands, refer to the
OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide.

Enabling Command Logging

By default, command logging is disabled. To enable command
logging on the switch, enter the following command:
-> command-log enable
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When command logging is enabled via the command-log
enable syntax, a file called command.log is automatically
created in the switch's /flash directory. Once enabled, configu-
ration commands entered on the command line will be
recorded to this file until command logging is disabled.
The command.log file has a 66402 byte capacity. This capac-
ity allows up to 100 of the most recent commands to be
recorded. Because all CLI command logging information is
archived to the command.log file, command history informa-
tion will be lost if the file is deleted.
Note. The command.log file cannot be deleted while the
command logging feature is enabled. Before attempting to
remove the file, be sure to disable command logging.
For detailed information on command logging, refer to the
OmniSwitch 7700/7800/8800 Switch Management Guide.
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