Solaris 8 Admin Pack Installation Guide
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Examining Log Files

Installation and uninstallation process information is recorded in log files. There is a log file for the Solaris 8 Admin Pack and for each individual product consolidated under the Admin Pack.

The Admin Pack installation log file, Solaris_8_Admin_Pack_install.XMMDDHHMM, provides feedback on the installation of the Admin Pack packages. The individual product log files provide information on the installation of the individual products.

Use your favorite text editor to read the Admin Pack log files.

Installation Log Files

Consult the individual installation log files located in /var/sadm/install/logs/.

The installation log files follow this naming convention: product_name_install.BMMDDHHMM.

For example, AdminSuite_3.0_install.B12210145 points to the AdminSuite log file pertaining to an installation that took place on December 21 at 1:45 P.M.

Uninstallation Log Files

The uninstallation log files are located with the installation log files. The uninstallation log files follow this naming convention: product_name_uninstall.BMMDDHHMM. For example: AdminSuite_3.0_uninstall.B12210245 points to the AdminSuite log file pertaining to an uninstallation that took place on December 21 at 2:45 P.M.


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