File activity logs

Learn where the File activity monitoring (FAM) log files are located.

Symptoms

Cannot find FAM logs, or change debug level

Resolving the problem

FAM logs are located in:
  • Windows: The FAM agent log file is called StapAT.ctl and resides in C:\Program Files\IBM\Windows S-TAP\Logs. The FAM installer log is C:\IBM Windows S-TAP.ctl drive. The Services logs are named FAMsvc.ctl and FsMonitor.ct, and are located in the log folder under the install path.
  • Linux: FAM errors and debug logs are named guard_stap.fam.txt. The default location in UNIX is \tmp, and is configured by tap_log_dir. The debug level is configured by tap_debug_output_level.