Traces

Trace data provides in-depth processing information to help you focus on a particular area that you suspect is causing a problem. Trace data is more complex and detailed than message data.

By default, the trace log is set on to collect the minimum amount of information. The minimum level reduces the impact of capturing and recording data on the overall performance of IBM Security Identity Manager. The higher the level of tracing, the greater the potential impact on server performance.

ISIM Server provides both Server trace and Applet trace. We can configure the following items:

• When to start and stop collecting data

• The level of detailed data that is collected

• The log file size

• Server tracing
  The trace facility provides methods to capture information about ISIM Server internal operations. The trace log information is designed so support personnel can trace a problem to its source and determine why an error occurred.
• Applet tracing
  The applet tracing is separate from ISIM Server tracing. All applet tracing information goes to the applet console window on the client.
• Identity Service Center tracing
  The Identity Service Center tracing is separate from other IBM Security Identity Manager tracing. All Identity Service Center tracing goes to a separate browser window on the client.

Parent topic: Diagnostic tools