Activating the SNTPD debug trace

To activate the SNTPD debug trace, specify the -d or -df parameter when starting SNTPD via the z/OS® UNIX shell or as an MVS™ started procedure.

If this option is used... Then (phrase) . . .
-d parameter Messages are written to the syslog daemon.
-df parameter
Restriction: You must specify a path name and file name.
Messages are written to the file specified on the -df parameter.