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January 22, 2005

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

Posted by Q at January 22, 2005 07:32 AM

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