Specify Log File Locations

The program has two types of log files with which you can monitor information about deployments and installations.

Network log. The network log file keeps a record of all workstations that run the deployment. On the Write to Log page of the deployment process, you choose whether or not to create a network log file. The log lists the user name, workstation name, and the status of the installation. Refer to this file for status information and details about problems that users may have encountered during installation (for example, low disk space or inadequate permissions). The network log is named with the same name you chose for your deployment. You can specify where the log file is created by entering either a valid UNC (universal naming convention) path or hard-coded path on your network, for example \\MyComputer\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2008.

NoteThe folder where the network log resides must be a shared folder where users who install the program have Change permissions. Otherwise, successes or failures for user installations cannot be written to the log file.

Client log. The client log contains detailed installation information for each workstation. This information may be useful in diagnosing installation problems. The client log is located in the \Temp directory of each client workstation.

To specify a log file location

While creating a deployment, on the Write to Log page, select the check box next to the Create Network Log box. Enter the name of the folder where you want the network log to be located.
If you want to create a client log, select the Create Client Log option.
Click Next.