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How to Generate a DRDA Trace with the StarSQL DRDA Trace Recorder

Last Update: 26 June 2008
Product: StarSQL
Version: All
Article ID: SQV00SQ017

Abstract

This document explains how to generate a DRDA trace with the StarSQL DRDA Trace Recorder.  DRDA traces are helpful to resolve problems that result in an unusual DRDA reply code point, a language conversion error, an application GPF, or a DB2 error.  A DRDA trace is not a substitute for an ODBC trace.

Solution

Follow these steps to perform a DRDA trace with the StarSQL Trace Recorder:

  1. You can find the DRDA Trace Recorder in the StarSQL program group. A magnifying glass icon will appear in the system tray when the Trace Recorder is active.

    DRDA Trace Recorder icon

  2. A dialog box entitled Save DRDA Trace File As will appear.

    Save As dialog

  3. Enter a file name and change the Save in directory, if desired, and click Save.
  4. You will see a message that says: "DRDA Tracing Has Been Enabled."

    Tracing Enabled confirmation dialog

  5. After you have reproduced your problem, turn off tracing. Right-click on the magnifying glass icon and select "Stop Trace" or "Close". You will see a message that says: "DRDA Tracing Has Been Disabled."

    Tracing Disabled confirmation dialog

  6. The file is located in the StarSQL\Programs directory by default and will have the extension .sqd. Please attach the file to an email and send it to StarQuest Customer Support.

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