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How Do I Check HSS Log Files?

Log Path

The following table describes log files and their paths.

OS

Log Directory

Log File

Linux

/var/log/hostguard/
  • hostwatch.log
  • hostguard.log
  • upgrade.log
  • hostguard-service.log
  • config_tool.log
  • engine.log

Windows

C:\Program Files\HostGuard\log
  • hostwatch.log
  • hostguard.log
  • upgrade.log

Log Retention

Log File

Description

Maximum Size

Retained File

Retention Period

hostwatch.log

Records logs generated during the running of daemon processes.

10 MB

Latest eight files

Until the HSS agent is uninstalled

hostguard.log

Records logs generated during the running of working processes.

10 MB

Latest eight files

upgrade.log

Records logs generated during version upgrading.

10 MB

Latest eight files

hostguard-service.log

Records logs (scripts) generated when the service starts.

100 kB

Latest two logs

config_tool.log

Records logs (programs) generated when the service starts.

10 kB

Latest two logs

engine.log

Records logs generated when the service exits.

10 kB

Latest two logs
Parent topic: Others