Using trace to resolve problems

IBM Storage Protect can, at times, experience problems that you can resolve through trace.

Starting an extended trace of the Operations Center
By default, the Operations Center log contains data from a basic trace of Operations Center events. IBM® Software Support might request that you start an extended trace.
Enabling a trace for the server or storage agent
You can issue trace commands from the following places: the server console, storage agent console, administrative client connected to either the server or storage agent, server options file (dsmserv.opt), or the storage agent options file (dsmsta.opt).
Enabling a trace for the IBM Storage Protect device driver
Tracing is available for the IBM Storage Protect device driver. The IBM Storage Protect device driver can be traced from the server console, an administrative client, or from a shell running on the system where the device driver is installed.
Tracing data for the client
You can enable tracing on the client or client application programming interface (API) by altering the client options file.
Tracing data for the API
You can enable tracing for the application programming interface (API).

Parent topic: Troubleshooting