Message logging

Integrated Windows servers log information in different places. If there is a problem, this information may help determine the cause. The following sections describe the message logs.

The monitor job log is a key source of information when troubleshooting integrated server problems. It contains messages that vary from normal processing events to detailed error messages. The monitor job always runs in the QSYSWRK subsystem with the same name as the integrated server.

To find the job log in iSeries™ Navigator

  1. Click Work Management —> Active Jobs.
  2. One of the jobs listed under the QSYSWRK section will have the same name as your integrated server. Right-click it and select Job log.
  3. The integrated server job log window opens. Double-click a message ID to see details.

To find the job log in the character-based interface

  1. At an i5/OS™ command line enter WRKACTJOB SBS(QSYSWRK).
  2. One of the jobs listed will have the same name as your integrated server. Select option 5 (Work with job).
  3. Type 10 and press Enter to display the job log.
  4. Press F10 to see the detailed messages.

There are other relevant job logs that you may want to check as well. The redbook, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Integration with iSeries, SG24-6959 Link outside Information Center., has an excellent section concerning integrated server event logs in i5/OS and at the Windows console.