Viewing error log contents through the Log Browse Utility (BBORBLOG)

Why and when to perform this task

You can use the Log Browse Utility (BBORBLOG) to view the error log stream. If you need to look at the WebSphere Application Server for z/OS error log stream, use ISPF option 6 to enter the command:

Steps for this task

  1. Use ISPF option 6 to enter the proper command.

     ex 'BBO.SBBOEXEC(BBORBLOG)' 'BBO.BOSSXXXX'
    where the log-stream name is BBO.BOSSXXXX

  2. The space allocation and the unit for the allocation are contained within the REXX code. If you keep a large amount of trace data, the allocation must be made larger.
  3. The WebSphere Application Server for z/OS provides an ISPF REXX EXEC named BBORBLOG, that allows you to browse the error log stream.
  4. Save the output.

    When you use the BBORBLOG browser, it creates a data set with your user ID followed by the log stream name. You should rename it if you wish to save your browser output. The contents of the current view of the log stream will remain until the stream reaches its retention date. The next time you invoke the browser, however, the current view of the log stream will be deleted (because it uses the same data set name). The previous data will exist in another record (not the current view) until its retention date.

Results

Use the following information to determine viewing of the error log:


Related reference
Error log stream record output



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Last updated: Jun 21, 2007 9:56:50 PM CDT    WebSphere Application Server for z/OS, Version 5.0.2
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