Log messages are not displayed when the virtual appliance is restarted

Log messages are not displayed on the IBM Security Identity Manager virtual appliance console when the virtual appliance is restarted.

Problem

After you deploy the ISO and restart the virtual appliance, log messages are not displayed on the virtual appliance console.

Similarly, after completing the first steps and when you restart the virtual appliance, log messages are not displayed on the virtual appliance console.

Diagnosing the problem

1. Map the ISO of the virtual appliance to the CD drive of the virtual machine.
2. Connect the CD drive to the virtual machine.
3. Start from the ISO and install the image.
4. After the installation is complete, restart the virtual appliance.

Resolving the problem

Wait until we see a login prompt so we can proceed with the other operations.

Parent topic: Troubleshooting virtual appliance problems