Managing dumps

After you have performed a dump, or one occurs automatically, use this information to manage the dump, including copying, reporting, and deleting it.

Dumps are deleted automatically when a new dump occurs, except for log dumps.
  • Performing dumps
    Learn more about the types of dumps that can be performed and how to manage them, including copying, reporting, and deleting them.
  • Copying a dump
    Use this procedure to copy a current platform dump or current main storage dump when the main storage dump auto copy option is disabled. Copying the current dump allows another dump of the same type to be created.
  • Reporting a dump
    Find out how to report a dump by using the management console, the IBM® i service tools, an AIX® command, or a Linux command.
  • Deleting a dump
    Use this procedure to delete a dump when dump copies are no longer needed by your next level of support or by your hardware service provider.
Parent topic: Working with storage dumps


Last updated: Mon, May 11, 2020