Debug logs (explained)

Debug logs are used to identify defects and flaws in the system.

For information about logs used for system usage, see Managing server logs.

The following are the location of the log files in the XProtect installation:

  • C:\ProgramData\Milestone\IDP\Logs

    This is accessible only to IIS user and administrators. If the IIS user is changed, these permissions must be updated.

  • C:\ProgramData\Milestone\MIPSDK
  • C:\ProgramData\Milestone\XProtect Data Collector Server\Logs
  • C:\ProgramData\Milestone\XProtect Event Server\Logs
  • C:\ProgramData\Milestone\XProtect Log Server
  • C:\ProgramData\Milestone\XProtect Management Server\Logs
  • C:\ProgramData\Milestone\XProtect Mobile Server\Logs
  • C:\ProgramData\Milestone\XProtect Recording Server\Logs
  • C:\ProgramData\Milestone\XProtect Report Web Server\Logs