Diagnostic text messages
Diagnostic text messages are displayed while the tests are running.
A diagnostic text message contains one of the following results:
Passed: The test was completed without any errors.
Failed: The test detected an error.
Aborted: The test could not proceed because of the server configuration
Additional information concerning test failures is available in the extended
diagnostic results for each test.
Viewing the test log results and transferring the DSA collection
Use this information to view the test log results and transferring the DSA
collection.
About this task
To view the test log for the results when the tests are completed, click the Success
link in the Status column, if you are running the DSA graphical user interface, or
type :x to exit the Execute Tests menu, if you are running the DSA interactive
menu, or select Diagnostic Event Log in the graphical user interface. To transfer
DSA Preboot collections to an external USB device, type the copy command in the
DSA interactive menu.
Procedure
v If you are running the DSA graphical user interface (GUI), click the Success link
v If you are running the DSA interactive menu (CLI), type :x to exit the Execute
Results
You can also send the DSA error log to IBM support to aid in diagnosing the
server problems.
Automated service request (call home)
IBM provides tools that can automatically collect and send data or call IBM
Support when an error is detected.
These tools can help IBM Support speed up the process of diagnosing problems.
The following sections provide information about the call home tools.
in the Status column.
Tests menu; then, select completed tests to view the results.
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