Enabling tracing

Tracing determines what level of errors or warnings are captured in the adapter log file. You can trace messages regarding adapter processing by defining a tracing level.

Why and when to perform this task

You can configure the tracing levels through the WebSphere(R) Process Server administrative console. Follow the steps below to enable and set tracing levels.

Steps for this task

  1. Start tracing

    Start the WebSphere Process Server administrative console. Select Troubleshooting > Logs and Trace.

  2. Select the tracing level

    The "Tracing levels" table describes the different tracing levels that you can set through the administrative console.

    Tracing levels

    Level Indicator Description
    Fine 1 General trace. Includes broad actions being taken by the adapter, such as establishing a connection to the enterprise information system (EIS), converting an event in the EIS to a business object (only key values), processing a business object (only key values).
    Finer 2 Detailed trace that provides more granular information on the logic being performed by the adapter, including the various API calls being made to the EIS and any parameters or return values.
    Finest 3 This is the most detailed level and should include method entry / exit / return values. Complete business object dumps should be included. At this level, all detail needed to debug problems should be provided.
  3. Save tracing information

    Click Apply to save your changes.

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Setting connection properties

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