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Introduction
The logfiles in the /dvs/dncs/tmp directory contain important
information about how the DNCS processes are operating.
information about how the DNCS processes are operating.
As the processes run, they typically write entries into their associated
logfiles that provide valuable debugging information. A typical entry
into a logfile contains a time-stamp, as well as the current values of the
software parameters and variables coded into the processes.
logfiles that provide valuable debugging information. A typical entry
into a logfile contains a time-stamp, as well as the current values of the
software parameters and variables coded into the processes.
The qtail and sesstail utilities were developed to help system operators
and engineers monitor the DNCS logfiles.
and engineers monitor the DNCS logfiles.
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Monitor the Logfiles of DNCS
Processes with the qtail and
Processes with the qtail and
sesstail Utilities
In This Chapter
Design of the qtail and sesstail Utilities and the System
Logfiles ................................................................................................. 180
Logfiles ................................................................................................. 180
The qtail Utility ................................................................................... 182
The sesstail Utility ............................................................................... 185