Those @$#%$ SBS log files

One of the most frustrating aspects for the inexperienced SBS system administrator is trying to find all the log files on the system when troubleshooting. Becuase SBS is an amalgamation of different products all on the same box, and since each of the products installed was developed by a completely different set of programmers, log files are spread all over the system. There is no common location for all the logs. This post will help you identify the locations of the most commonly-needed log files for SBS troubleshooting.

Note: x: indicates the drive letter where the components were installed. This is usually drive C:, but may differ depending on the customizations applied at installation.

SBS Installation Logs (integrated setup)

x:\Program Files\Microsoft Integration\Windows Small Business Server 2003\Logs\setup.log

x:\Program Files\Microsoft Integration\Windows Small Business Server 2003\Logs\errorlog.txt

x:\Program Files\Microsoft Integration\Windows Small Business Server 2003\Logs\eventlog.txt

Internet Connection Wizard (CEICW) logs:

x:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows Small Business Server\Support\icwlog.txt

Exchange Server Setup Log:

x:\Exchange Server Setup Progress.log

Add User Wizard Log:

x:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows Small Business Server\Support\add_user_wizard.log

Backup Wizard Log:

x:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows Small Business Server\Support\BackupWizard.log

Backup Logs:

x:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows Small Business Server\Support\Backup Logs

Web server logs:

Default website – x:\WINDOWS\system32\LogFiles\W3SVC1

Companyweb website – x:\WINDOWS\system32\LogFiles\W3SVC4

SMTP logs:

x:\WINDOWS\system32\LogFiles\SMTPSVC1