Novell eDirectory 8.8 Troubleshooting Guide - NetIQ

Trace Flag
STRM
SYDL
SYNC
Description
Messages related to the processing of attributes with a Stream syntax.
Messages showing more details during the replication process.
Messages about inbound synchronization traffic (what is being received
by the server).
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TAGS
THRD
TIME
TVEC
VCLN
Displays the tag string that identifies the trace option that generated the
event on each line displayed by the trace process.
Messages to show when any background processes (threads) begin
and end.
Messages about the transitive vectors that are used during the
synchronization process.
Messages related to the following attributes: Synchronize Up To,
Replica Up To, and Transitive Vector.
Messages related to the establishment or deletion of connections with
other servers.
As you use the debugging messages in ndstrace, you will find that some of the trace flags are more
useful than others. One of the favorite ndstrace settings of Novell Support is actually a shortcut:
set ndstrace = A81164B91
This setting enables a group of debugging messages.
16.6.3 Background Processes
In addition to the debugging messages, which help you check the status of eDirectory, there is a set
of commands that force the eDirectory background processes to run. To force the background
process to run, place an asterisk (*) before the command. For example:
set ndstrace = *H
You can also change the status, timing, and control for a few of the background processes. To change
these values, place an exclamation point (!) before the command and enter a new parameter or value.
For example:
set ndstrace = !H 15 (parameter_value_in_minutes)
The following is the syntax for each statement controlling the background processes of eDirectory:
set ndstrace = *trace_flag [parameter]
or
set ndstrace = !trace_flag [parameter]
The following table lists the trace flags for the background processes, any required parameters, and
the process the trace flags will display.
Trace Flag Parameters Description
*A None Resets the address cache on the source server.
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