Log And Error Files - Novell NETWARE 6-DOCUMENTATION Manual

Log and Error Files

Viewing a Log File
SBCON keeps a list of all the log and error files, which show specific
information about the backup and restore session. See
37 for more information.
You can manage these files as follows:
View information contained in the log and error files.
See "Viewing a Log File" on page 93
page 94 for information.
Create these files.
See "Creating Log and Error Files" on page 96
Change the location of these files.
See "Setting the Location of Backup Log and Error Files" on page 96
information.
Delete these files.
See "Deleting the Log Files" on page 97
This task lets allows you to view your log file for backup and restore
information from either the server or a workstation. The log file is created on
the host server the first time data is backed up or restored and contains details
about the session.
Ensure that you have met the prerequisites detailed in
SBCON Tasks" on page
From the Server
1
From the SBCON Main Menu, select Log File Administration > View a
Log File.
2
If necessary, set the location of the log and error files for a backup session.
(This option is not supported for a restore session.)
To set the location, use one or more of the following methods:
Press Enter to accept the default location, and then go to
page 94.
Press Insert to select from a list of network directories, select a
directory, and then press Esc to return to the previous window, and
then go to Step 3 on page
and
81.
95.
"Session Files" on page
"Viewing an Error File" on
for information.
for information.
"Prerequisites for
Managing
for
Step 3 on
93