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Read the Matrix Log File

Select the server where you want to view the log, right-click, and then

select View Log.

The Server Log window displays the most recent messages from the

matrix.log file. You can select the types of messages that you want to view

by checking or unchecking the boxes at the top of the window. Use the

scroll bars to move up, down, left, and right in the file, allowing you to

see entire messages without resizing the window.

Set the Number of Lines to Display on the Server Log Window

Select the server on the Servers window, right-click, and select Set Log

Length. Then specify the maximum number of lines that will be

displayed with the View Log option. The default is 100 lines. This option

has no effect on the matrix.log itself.

Rotate the Matrix Log File

Matrix Server rotates the matrix log file on a regular basis. Up to five old

versions of the file are saved in the /var/log/polyserve directory; the saved