## Viewing Accounting Log Information

The SME accounting log is configurable as of 4.2.x. Accounting entries are made in the database, and then flushed to a file on a defined schedule. By default, this happens weekly. The logs are written to a uniquely named file for example: `sme_accounting_log.2011-01-30-12-00-01.log`. This file is available in the host where the DCNM application is running, for example in the <Install Path>/dcm/fm/logs directory.

Detailed Steps

To view and modify the key operations, their status and frequency, follow these steps:

1. Edit the <Install Path>/dcm/fm/conf/smeserver.properties file.

2. Add sme.kmc.archive.accounting.log.frequency=

The valid values are:

• hourly

• daily

• weekly

• monthly

• test (if you want to validate, which does it every 5 minutes). This should NOT be left enabled. It will flood your machine with files.

Note Due to the nature of the files, SME will not delete or overwrite these files. Test or even hourly settings will generate a significant number of files over time. The accounting log entries not yet flushed from the database are visible in the Accounting Log Tab.

3. Click the SME tab in the DCNM-SAN Web Client.

4. Click the Accounting Log in the SME tab to display the log information. The location of the accounting log in the Cisco KMC database is displayed in the KMC Log Location.

5. Enter a pattern in the Filter and click Go. The accounting pattern is displayed based on the selected pattern.

6. Click Clear Filter to display the complete accounting log information.