7.2. Log Files
Virtually every troubleshooting step should start with a look at the associated log file or files. These provide invaluable information about the activity that has taken place on the device or within the application that can be used to monitor performance and ensure proper configuration. See Table 7.2, “Log Files” for the paths to all relevant log files:
| Component/Task | Log File Location |
|---|---|
| Apache Web server | /var/log/httpd/ directory |
| RHN Satellite | /var/log/rhn/ directory |
| RHN Satellite Installation Program | /var/log/rhn_satellite_install.log |
| Database installation - Embedded Database | /var/log/rhn/rhn-database-installation.log |
| Database population | /var/log/rhn/populate_db.log |
| RHN Satellite Synchronization Tool | /var/log/rhn/rhn_server_satellite.log |
| Monitoring infrastructure | /var/lib/nocpulse/ directory |
| Monitoring notifications | /var/log/notification/ directory |
| RHN DB Control - Embedded Database | /var/log/rhn/rhn_database.log |
| RHN Task Engine (taskomatic) | /var/log/messages |
| yum | /var/log/yum.log |
| XML-RPC transactions | /var/log/rhn/rhn_server_xmlrpc.log |
