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Logging Configuration Parameters

The following parameters refernce the logging settings for troubleshooting the UNIX LSAM.

log_file_rollover_size​

Default Value: 600000 Change Required: N

Description:

  • In bytes, sets the maximum size for the logfile and errfile before they are archived.
  • When archiving, the LSAM renames the logfile to <ten-digit unique number>.log.
  • When archiving, the LSAM renames the errfile to <ten-digit unique number>.err.
  • The value for this parameter must be numeric and greater than zero.
  • Prevents the accumulation of log messages in a single file.

log_file_max_count​

Default Value: 20 Change Required: N

Description:

  • Sets the maximum number of archived log files.
  • Also sets the maximum number of archived error files.
  • When the maximum is reached for either the archived log files or error files, the LSAM deletes the oldest archived file and creates a new one.
  • The value for this parameter must be numeric and greater than zero.
  • Prevents the accumulation of log files.