Interpreting Log Files And System Messages; Check The Message Buffer - Oracle SPARC T5-8 Service Manual

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6. Determine your next step.
If you are servicing a component, return to the procedure for that component.
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If you are upgrading the server, return to
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Related Information
"PSH Overview" on page 41
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"Check for Faults" on page 41
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"Server Upgrade Process" on page 59
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Interpreting Log Files and System Messages

With the OS running on the server, you have the full complement of Oracle Solaris OS files and
commands available for collecting information and for troubleshooting.
If PSH does not indicate the source of a fault, check the message buffer and log files for
notifications for faults. Drive faults are usually captured by the Oracle Solaris message files.
These topics explain how to view the log files and system messages.
"Check the Message Buffer" on page 45
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"Understanding Diagnostics" on page 25
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"Managing Faults" on page 41
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Check the Message Buffer

The dmesg command checks the system buffer for recent diagnostic messages and displays
them.
Log in as superuser.
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2. Type:
# dmesg
Related Information
"View Log Files (Oracle Solaris)" on page 46
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Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
"Server Upgrade Process" on page
Detecting and Managing Faults
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