Troubleshooting

Using Logging To Identify Problem Sources

Shows that Syslog (Destination) logging is enabled and transmitting log messages to IP address 18.120.38.155. Also shows that the logging facility is set to user (the default), and that session logging is enabled.)

Disables Syslog logging (but retains the Syslog IP address in the switch configuration). Does not affect Session logging.

Shows Syslog (Destination) logging now disabled. Session logging continues to operate.

Figure C-11. Example of Disabling Syslog Operation

Viewing Debug (Syslog and Session) Status. Use these commands to determine the current debug configuration and status:

Syntax: show < config running >

Lists the current startup-config or running-config file, with any currently configured IP addresses for SyslogD servers.

The configured Syslog server IP addresses appear in the switch’s configuration file, even if Syslog logging is disabled.

Figure C-12. Example of Show Config Output with SyslogD Servers Configured

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