3.6.6 Where Do I Find Trace Files?
All tracing output is stored in the trace sub-directory below the JSM instance directory.
To view the trace file, use the Work with Java Service Manager (WRKJSM) option on the JSM Menu described in Java Service Manager Administration for IBM i.
A new trace directory is created each time the JSM is started, provided the relevant service property is enabled.
For example, if the JSM job number is 123456, then the directory would appear as follows:
/jsm/instance/trace/123456
Example trace directory listing
Directory: /jsm/instance/trace/123456
MANAGER.TXT STMF
STDOUT.TXT STMF
STDERR.TXT STMF
2005-06-22 DIR
Directory: /jsm/instance/trace/123456/2005-06-22
CLIENT00000001 DIR
CLIENT00000002 DIR
CLIENT00000003_NAME DIR
Example file listing of a client trace sub-directory
Directory: /jsm/instance/trace/123456/2005-06-22/CLIENT00000001
SERVICE.TXT STMF
TRANSPORT.TXT STMF
If you have changed the tracing properties in the manager properties files, then you must stop and restart the JSM in order for the changes to take effect. When you restart the JSM, it will start with a new job number and a new directory will appear in your trace sub-directory.
If manager tracing is turned on, MANAGER.TXT, STDOUT.TXT and STDERR.TXT files are created in the trace job number sub-directory when the JSM instance starts.
If client tracing is enabled, a CLIENTnnnnnnnn directory is created where nnnnnnnn is a sequential number. This directory contains the transport and command information that is sent by the JSM client program. An optional trace name can be appended to the end of this directory name using the TRACE_NAME keyword on the SERVICE_LOAD command.
It is recommended that you clear trace files regularly. Refer to Clear Java Service Manager (CLRJSM).