Installation and User's Guide

ErrorlogmaxThe errorlogmax option specifies the maximum size of the error log, in megabytes.If you change from errorlogmax to errorlogretention, all existing log entries areretained and the log is pruned using the new errorlogretention criteria.If you change from errorlogretention to errorlogmax, all records in the existing logare copied to the pruned log dsmerlog.pru, the existing log is emptied, and loggingbegins under the new log wrapping criteria.If you change the value of the errorlogmax option, the existing log is extended orshortened to accommodate the new size. If the value is reduced, the oldest entriesare deleted to reduce the file to the new size.Restriction: You cannot specify a non-zero errorlogmax value and enableerrorlogretention.Supported ClientsThis option is valid for all clients.Options FilePlace this option in the client options file (dsm.opt). You can set this option on theGeneral tab, Select Error Log button of the Preferences editor.Syntax►► ERRORLOGMAX size ►◄ParameterssizeSpecifies the maximum size, in megabytes, for the log file. The range of valuesis 0 to 2047; the default is 0, which disables log file wrapping and allows thelog file to grow indefinitely.ExamplesOptions file:errorlogmax 2000Command line:-errorlogmax=2000This option is valid only on the initial command line. It is not valid in interactivemode.ErrorlognameThis option specifies the fully qualified path and file name of the file that containsthe error messages.Chapter 12. Processing options 363