Managing dumps with Service Focal Point for the Integrated Virtualization Manager

Use this procedure to manage dumps with Service Focal Point for the Integrated Virtualization Manager.

You can view a list of the system dump files and service processor dumps stored on your managed system. Operating system dump files for individual logical partitions are not included in this list. You also can download dump files to your PC to package and send to service and support for analysis, or you can delete dump files to release storage space on your managed system.

To manage dumps, follow these steps:

  1. In the Navigation bar, select Service Focal Point.
  2. Click Service Utilities.
  3. In the Service Utilities Menu pane, select Manage Dumps. A list of available dumps to manage is displayed.
  4. Select the dump you want to work with and click Delete or Download under the Tasks field.
  5. Choose from the following options:
    • If you selected Delete, a confirmation window is displayed. Click OK to delete the dump. It will be deleted.
    • If you selected Download, you will be prompted to save the dump to your system. You can then copy it to a diskette or create a CD to send to service and support.
For more information about managing dump files, see the online help.

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