1478 - Log Files for Viewing Replication Activity

Q.

How can I see what actions were performed during replication, and how would I know if there were any problems or errors?

A.

Several tools are available for viewing replication activity:

Log and Log Viewer -- You can write a log of replication information to a file, to a database, in the Windows Event log or to Log4Net. Because a significant amount of information is recorded during replication, it is usually preferable to write the log to a file, and to manage the file(s) carefully. See below for more information.

Replication Monitor --  Shows which replications are running and how each replication is progressing.

Replication Activity Viewer -- A graphical overview of performance for a specific replication.

History Viewer -- The replication history for a  specific replication, including log messages.

Verifier -- View and verify replication results on source and target tables.

Dashboard/Statistics Tab -- Analyze replication data over time based on a specified Metadata and history file or database.

For more information about these tools, check the Help available in the Management Center.

Log and Log Viewer

In Syniti DR/DBMoto7 and above, you can access a log file from the Metadata Explorer toolbar, or from the right mouse button menu for a specific metadata.

If the Replication Agent/Data Replicator is running in interactive mode or if the Service Monitor is running you can also access the log file by right-clicking the Service Monitor icon in the Windows Notification Area and selecting View Log File.

To change the log type (log file, database, Windows Event log or Log4Net):

1. In the Management Center's Metadata Explorer toolbar, Select the Replication Agent/Data Replicator Options icon.
2. In the Options dialog, go to the Log tab.
3. Select the correct log destination.
4. Click OK to close the dialog.

If you require technical support, save the log to a file and attach it to a Help Center ticket (if under 20MB) or upload it using Box.