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IBM MQ Error Log, FFST/FDC and Dump Locations

Troubleshooting


Problem

As it runs, IBM MQ logs error messages, creates FFSTs (also known as FDC files), and generates other diagnostic output files such as IBM i job logs, Windows minidumps and z/OS dumps. 
In addition, the IBM MQ Administrator can also generate data such as FFSTs, z/OS dumps, and IBM MQ line trace CDF files. 
This document explains where those files can be found on different platforms.
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There is a separate section for:
- Clarification of the term "log file": text error log file? binary recovery/transaction log file?
- Linux and AIX
- Windows
- IBM i
- IBM z/OS
- HPe NonStop Server
- MQ Classes for JMS
 

Resolving The Problem

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Product Synonym

WebSphere MQ WMQ

Document Information

Modified date:
02 February 2024

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