Setting logging levels

You set logging levels to specify the events and messages to record in the log file or in the log database.

An event is an occurrence in your IBM® Cognos® environment that is significant enough to be tracked, such as starting or stopping a service.

Logging levels that you set for the system apply to all dispatchers and services. Logging levels that you set at the dispatcher level apply to all services that are associated with the dispatcher. Logging levels that you set for individual services apply to the service across all dispatchers.

Logging levels that are set for dispatchers override logging levels that are set for the system level. Logging levels that are set for services override logging levels that are set for dispatchers or the system.

If you are using logging for troubleshooting purposes, see Logging Levels for guidelines on setting the logging levels. If you are using audit reports, see Setting up audit reporting.

Before you begin

You must have the required permissions to access IBM Cognos Administration functionality. See Secured Functions and Features.

Procedure

In IBM Cognos Administration, on the Status tab, click System.
In the Scorecard pane, from the change view menu of the current view, click All dispatchers or Services, depending on where you want to set logging levels.
Tip: The current view is one of All servers, All server groups, All dispatchers, or Services.
For the item whose logging levels you want to set, from its Actions menu, click Set properties.
Click the Settings tab.
To filter the list, from the Category menu, click Logging.
In the list, find the service that you want and from the Value menu, select the logging level you want for the service.
If native query logging is available for the service and you want to use it, select the audit the native query check box. For more information on native query logging, see Native query logging.
Click OK.