Importing logs from the iSeries

  1. Ensure that the Agent Controller server has been started on the iSeries server, so that it can receive log import requests.
  2. Select File > Import from the menu.
  3. From the list of import source types, select Log File. Click Next.

    Picture of the Select page of the Import wizard
    The Log File page opens.
  4. Select the type of log file to add (e.g. WebSphere trace log), then click Next.

    Picture of the Log File types page of the Import Log File wizard

  5. If necessary, add your iSeries hostname to the list of potential targets and press the Add button. This will add your iSeries server name to the supported host list.
  6. Once added, select your hostname from the list and click the Test Connection button. A message should be displayed telling you that the connection is successful. Then click Next.

    Picture of the Host page of the Import Log File wizard

  7. Now click Browse to specify where the log file exists on the iSeries server (in this example case the trace log /QIBM/UserData/WebASE/ASE5/default/logs/server1/trace.log)
  8. Now click Finish. Repeat steps 2-7 to import other logs You should now see all the selected logs presented in the Profiling and Logging perspective, and can begin analysis of your problem.

Related concepts
Overview of the Log and Trace Analyzer

Related tasks
Working with a log file
Working with log sets


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