23.4. WebSphere log files

WebSphere keeps logs. Both logs entries and trace entries (discussed in the next section) have the same format.

WebSphere V3.5 generates runtime log files in the <WAS_HOME>/logs directory (by default).

Table 53 describes the files. Logs produced when installing WebSphere are created in platform-specifc locations; these are also described in Table 53. If you are deploying on HP-UX platforms you should note the special treatment of installation logs on that platform.

Table 53. Log and trace files
File NameDescription
(Windows)wssetup.logIt is created during the install process and records the installation information.
(AIX/Solaris) WebSphere.instl or wsas.install.logIt is created during the install process and records the ...

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