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By default, the logger is in Start mode when the eMBox starts up. While in Stop mode, no
messages are logged.
Š The ability to reset the log file contents.
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The ability to read the log file from a client machine.
In This Section:
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“Using the eMBox Logger Command Line Client” on page 598
Š “Using the eMBox Logger Feature in Novell iManager” on page 598
20.2.1 Using the eMBox Logger Command Line Client
The following table lists the eMBox Logger command line client options:
20.2.2 Using the eMBox Logger Feature in Novell iManager
1
In Novell iManager, click the Roles and Tasks button Description: Roles and Tasks button .
2 Click eDirectory Maintenance Utilities > Log Files .
3 Specify which server will perform the log file operation, then click Next .
4 Authenticate to the server, then click Next .
5 Select the log file operation to be performed.
Option Description
logstart Starts the eMBox logger.
logstop Stops the eMBox logger.
readlog Displays the current log file.
getlogstate Displays the current state of the eMBox logger (Start/
Stop).
getloginfo Displays the name, logging mode(Append/Overwrite),
maximum size and the current size of the eMBox log file.
setloginfo [-f filename ] [-s size in Kilo
bytes ] [-a | -o]
Lets you set the name, size, and logging mode (Append/
Overwrite) of the eMBox log file using the following
parameters:
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-f filename
The eMBox log file name.
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-s size in KB
The maximum size of the log file.
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-a
New log messages will be appended to the current
one.
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-o
The log file will be overwritten.
emptylog Clears the contents of the server log file.