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Search Multiple Log Files

If you have access to the CA Performance Center server, you can search multiple log files simultaneously. Searching multiple files lets you find all instances of a specific type of error. Look for log files for each component in the relevant subdirectory. For example, look for the Device Manager log in the "DM" subfolder.

Follow these steps:

1. In the Linux command-line interface on the CA Performance Center appliance, log in as root.
2. Navigate to the logs directory for the service whose logs you want to search. See Logs for a list of options for the servicename parameter.

    opt/CA/PerformanceCenter/servicename/logs
   

3. Enter the following command:

    grep -i keyword *
   

4. Substitute any of the following for keyword:
   • “error”
   • “warn”
   • “failed”
   • “no data”

   A list of log files containing the keyword is returned.

5. Use a text editor program on the local server to view the log files.