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
The trace levels can be configured in the WebSphere Process Server
administrative console. Follow the steps below to enable and set the tracing
feature.
Steps for this task
- Start WebSphere® Application Server.
- Start the WebSphere Process Server administrative console.
- From the administrative console, select .
- Select the tracing level that you need. The table below
describes different tracing levels that can be set using the WebSphere Process
Server administrative console.
Tracing levels
Level |
Indicator |
Description |
Fine |
1 |
General trace. Includes broad actions being taken by adapter such
as establishing a connection to the 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. |
- Click Apply to save your changes.