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Use

The Kernel Messages user menu of the DBA Cockpit contains a display of the old kernel log. The messages output to the kernel log knldiag.old support you during the interpretation of the events that occurred before the database system was started.

Procedure

Open the DBA Cockpit (transaction DBACOCKPIT) and choose Start of the navigation path Diagnosis Next navigation step Kernel Messages Next navigation step Old Messages End of the navigation path.

Caution

For SAP NetWeaver 7.1, the kernel messages are displayed in the Old display.

Result

The log (kernel log knldiag.old) written before the last database start is shown.

You can use the navigation help (Start of File, End of File, Start of Write Cycle, Current Write Position) for orientation within the message files.

Use Import File to update the display.

More Information:

Database Administration, Log Files